Thai king’s eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says

By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-06-12 00:48:26 | Updated at 2026-06-12 03:00:53 2 hours ago

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Published Jun 12, 2026, 08:41 AM

Updated Jun 12, 2026, 08:43 AM

BANGKOK – Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma, the royal palace said in a statement on June 12. REUTERS

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