Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha has died

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Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha has died — after more than three years in a coma

FACTS

  • The princess was 47 years old
  • She collapsed in December 2022 during dog training, reportedly because of a heart infection
  • As King Vajiralongkorn’s eldest daughter, she was seen by many as a possible heir to the throne

TAKEAWAY

Her death is not only a family loss for the royals, but also a politically symbolic moment.

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