Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after long illness, royal palace says
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has passed away at age 47 following a long illness and three years in a coma. The royal palace announced that funeral rites will be held and a period of national mourning is expected.
Why it matters
As the eldest child of the Thai King, her death is a significant event for the Thai monarchy and the nation's public life.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha greets royalists after a ceremony in Bangkok in 2020. ( Reuters: Athit Perawongmetha )
The article is a straightforward factual report on a royal death.
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