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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after nearly four years in a coma
The Guardian reported on June 12 that Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died aged 47, according to the palace.
At a glance
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died aged 47, the palace announced.
- She had been hospitalised since December 2022 after heart problems and remained in a coma for nearly four years.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
The Guardian reported on June 12 that Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died aged 47, according to the palace. Known in Thailand as Princess Bha, she had been in hospital since December 2022, when heart problems suffered while training her dogs left her gravely ill, and she spent nearly four years in a coma. Her death was reported the same day by Deutsche Welle, the Times of India and Town & Country.
Key facts on file
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died aged 47, the palace announced.
- She had been hospitalised since December 2022 after heart problems and remained in a coma for nearly four years.
PRIMARY SOURCE
The Guardian — WorldSources · two-source rule
PRIMARYThe Guardian — World
CORROB.Deutsche Welle
CORROB.Times of India — Top Stories
CORROB.Town & Country
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