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Thailand Grieves the Passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BUREAU

Thailand – Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita Has Passed Away.

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita had been unconscious due to a cardiac condition and had been receiving medical treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, since 15th December 2022, as the Bureau of the Royal Household has periodically informed the public.

Since 21st May 2026, Her Royal Highness has experienced a deterioration in her condition resulting from an abdominal infection caused by inflammation of the large intestine. The Princess also suffered from low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, and abnormalities in blood coagulation. Although the medical team provided dedicated treatment and care to the utmost of their abilities, Her Royal Highness’s condition continued to worsen. On Thursday, 11th June 2026, at 7:48 p.m., Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital at the age of 47 years.

His Royal Majesty the King has graciously issued a Royal Command directing the Bureau of the Royal Household to arrange the royal funeral rites with the highest royal honors in accordance with royal tradition. The royal remains will be enshrined at Biman Rataya Pavilion within the Grand Palace.

Bureau of the Royal Household

12th June 2026

The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.

Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than nine years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than six years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.
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