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Thai King039s Eldest Daughter Dies Aged 47 After Long Illness Royal Palace Says
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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away at age 47 following a prolonged illness and nearly four years in a coma. She was hospitalized in late 2022 after suffering a heart condition while visiting a northeastern province. The royal palace confirmed her death on Thursday evening due to complications including infections and blood disorders.
Key points
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at age 47.
- Her illness began in December 2022 after she lost consciousness due to a heart condition during a visit to Nakhon Ratchasima.
- The princess's death was attributed to complications such as intra-abdominal infection and blood clotting disorders.
- She had a notable career, serving as an attorney, ambassador (to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia), and later working with the UN.
- Bajrakitiyabha is one of King Vajiralongkorn's three children who hold formal titles eligible for succession.
Claims assessed
- VerifiablePrincess Bajrakitiyabha died at age 47 after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
- VerifiableShe was hospitalized in December 2022 following a heart condition while visiting Nakhon Ratchasima province.
- VerifiableHer death resulted from complications including an intra-abdominal infection, colitis, and blood clotting disorders.
- VerifiableShe previously served as Thailand's ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia between 2012 and 2014.
Missing context
The article mentions that the government is expected to declare a period of national mourning and that royal funeral rites will be held, but it does not provide specific details regarding the timing or duration of these official state procedures.
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