{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"A Tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha","home_page_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th","feed_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/index\/id\/3672","items":[{"id":"d9cf9a6130c5659bd8e21b41a68acaef","title":"International Coverage Marks the Passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha and Reflects on Her Legacy of Service","content_text":"

International media reported the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, highlighting her distinguished contributions to law, diplomacy, and social development.
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\r\nMajor international outlets — including Reuters, BBC, CNN, Deutsche Welle (DW), The Guardian, and ABS-CBN — described HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha as a highly accomplished legal scholar, diplomat, and public servant. Reports noted her legal studies at Cornell University, her service as Thailand's Ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia, her prominent role within the Thai royal family, and her longstanding work in promoting the rule of law, women's rights, and access to justice.
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\r\nInternational coverage also emphasized her humanitarian efforts, particularly her advocacy for female prisoners and vulnerable groups through initiatives developed in cooperation with the United Nations. Several reports highlighted her commitment to legal reform and social development, as well as her active participation in official duties and her representation of Thailand in international forums.
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\r\nMany reports remembered HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha for her dedication to public service, honoring her contributions to law, diplomacy, humanitarian causes, and international cooperation. Her passing was widely described as a significant loss for Thailand, prompting reflection on a legacy of service that earned recognition both at home and abroad. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on 12 June 2026 that it had received His Majesty the King’s royal permission regarding the funeral bathing ceremony and the paying of respects to the remains of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

1. His Majesty the King has graciously granted permission for members of the public to participate in the funeral bathing ceremony for Her Royal Highness before her portrait at Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace on Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 08.30 hr to 12:00 hr;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

2. His Majesty the King has graciously granted permission for members of the public to pay their respects before the portrait of the Princess at Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion within the Grand Palace daily from 08.30 hr to 16.00 hr, beginning on Sunday, 14 June 2026. A condolence book will also be provided at the venue for members of the public to sign;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

3. Members of the public will be allowed to pay their respects to the royal remains at Biman Rataya Pavilion following the completion of the fifteen-day royal merit-making ceremony, from 09.00 hr to 09.00 hr daily, beginning on Saturday, 27 June 2026;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

4. His Majesty the King has allowed the royal lineage, the Privy Council, the Cabinet, various groups of people, government agencies, state enterprises, the private sector, and the general public to jointly host funeral rites in memory of the Princess following the completion of the 100-day royal merit-making ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/3672\/iid\/511697","date_published":"2026-06-12T10:04:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260612e323c2b3106e0e277167d15f386354e7101727.png"},{"id":"918e56693a24d9bb8bed19486e226a8c","title":"Biography of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha ","content_text":"

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita was the eldest child of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X). The Princess was His Majesty’s only daughter born to Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha, former consort to the King. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness was the first grandchild of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. She had one younger sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, and one younger brother, His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Born as Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha on Thursday, 7 December 1978, at Ambara Villa (Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall), Dusit Palace, in Bangkok, the Princess was granted the new title “Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati” on 5 May 2019. She was elevated to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita on 28 July 2019 by His Majesty the King.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness started her schooling at kindergarten level at Rajini School, where she also received primary and lower secondary education. The Princess pursued her high school education at Heathfield School in Ascot, United Kingdom, and at Chitralada School in Bangkok.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

In 2001, Her Royal Highness received her LL.B. degree (Second-Class Honors) from the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, and a B.A. in Political Science (First-Class Honors) from Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University. She obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association in 2004. Later, Her Royal Highness received Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) from Cornell University, in New York. On completion of her doctorate, the Princess worked briefly at the Thai Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York, before returning to Thailand.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

After her graduation, Her Royal Highness worked as public prosecutor at the Office of Attorney General in Bangkok and in Udon Thani, and later Pattaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Rayong. She also served as Thai Ambassador to Vienna, Austria, from 2012 to 2014, and as a special lecturer for the Master of Laws Program at the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, in 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness was appointed the King’s Close Bodyguard in early 2021 and later Chief of Staff at the King’s Close Bodyguard Command. The Princess was the chairperson for a scholarship program granted to those wanting to pursue their studies for the master of laws degree at Cornell Law School. Her Royal Highness also established the “Bajrakitiyabha Scholarship Program for Legal Studies” offered to graduates in law, who also obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness had a particular interest in the lives of female prison inmates, with an emphasis on pregnant inmates and children attached to female detainees. She initiated the Inspire Project, known in Thai as Kamlangjai Project. It aims to extend help and give encouragement to those who made mistakes in their lives and were brought to justice, and those groups of people who lack opportunity and need help to return to society as decent citizens.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The late Princess, referred to as “Princess Pa” among the Thai people, also initiated the Friends in Need (of “Pa”) Volunteers Foundation to help those suffering from natural and man-made disasters, especially floods.  The foundation is run through the Thai Red Cross Society.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness’s dedication, compassion, and love for the people will forever be remembered with gratitude. May the Princess rest in eternal peace.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/3672\/iid\/511656","date_published":"2026-06-12T09:04:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260612780c1bf62a0d1f1accb611f7c7d62277093601.jpg"},{"id":"2d9fb9922926e7f546a17797b1ce3206","title":"HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Has Passed Away","content_text":"

The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on 12 June 2026 that Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita passed away peacefully at 19.48 hr on 11 June 2026 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Her Royal Highness had stayed in the hospital for medical treatment since 15 December 2022, after losing consciousness because of a heart condition. In April 2026, doctors detected an infection in the abdomen caused by inflammation of the large intestine. This made Her Royal Highness’s condition unstable, with low blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, and abnormalities in blood clotting.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Although the medical team provided treatment for Her Royal Highness to the best of its ability. Her Royal Highness’s condition deteriorated and the Princess passed away peacefully on 11 June 2026 at the age of 47. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

His 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 honors accorded to the Princess in accordance with royal tradition. The royal remains will lie in state at Biman Rataya Pavilion within the Grand Palace.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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