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Bajrakitiyabha

Thai princess and daughter of Rama X

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the Princess Rajasarini Siribajra (Thai: พัชรกิติยาภา นเรนทิราเทพยวดี, RTGS: Phatchara Kitiyapha Narenthira Thepphayawadi, also known as Princess Bha[1] or Patty,[2] born 7 December 1978) is a Thai princess, lawyer and politician. She is the first grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand. She is the only one of the seven children of King Vajiralongkorn born to his first wife Princess Soamsawali.

Bajrakitiyabha
Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
Princess Bajrakitiyabha in 2013
Born (1978-12-07) 7 December 1978 (age 45)
Bangkok, Thailand
Full name
Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati
HouseMahidol (Chakri dynasty)
FatherVajiralongkorn (Rama X)
MotherSoamsawali Kitiyakara
ReligionTheravada Buddhism
Occupation
  • Ambassador
  • attorney
Styles of
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand
Reference styleHer Royal Highness
Spoken styleYour Royal Highness

Since December 2022, Bajrakitiyabha has been in a coma after collapsing due to a heart condition.

Early life

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Bajrakitiyabha was born on 7 December 1978 at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. She is the oldest child and first daughter of Vajiralongkorn and his first wife princess Soamsawali.[3] She got her LL.B. degree from Thammasat University, as well as a B.A. degree in International Relations from Sukhothai Thammatirat University, both in 2000. She later got a LL.M. degree from Cornell Law School in 2002 and a J.S.D. degree from Cornell University in 2005.[4]

Career

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In 2002, Bajrakitiyabha was a summer legal intern at a law firm in Washington, D.C..[5] For a short time, she worked at the Thai Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York City.

In September 2006, she was hired as a lawyer in the Office of the Attorney General in Bangkok.[6]

From 2012 to 2014, she was the Thai ambassador to Austria.

On 3 February 2021, she became the Chief of Staff of The King's Close Bodyguard Command and was promoted to general.[7][8]

Until December 2022 due to her medical condition, Bajrakitiyabha was seen as the next in line to the throne.[9][10]

Health

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In December 2022, Bajrakitiyabha was hospitalized in Bangkok while walking her dogs.[11] She collapsed because of her heart condition.[12][13] She was taken to two hospitals after the medical episode.[14] She remains in a coma with no information on any possible recovery.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ Kelliher, Fiona (20 December 2022). "Who is Princess Bha? Thailand's presumed royal heir is lying in hospital". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Commencement 2005: Cell phones, cameras, congratulations, challenges and a princess". Cornell University News Service. 29 May 2005. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Turner, Paige. "5 things to know about Princess Bajrakitiyabha, daughter of Thai King Vajiralongkorn and his first wife Princess Soamsawali". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  4. ↑ CURRICULUM VITAE Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand- website Thailand Institute of Justice Archived 20 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ Grove, Lloyd (29 May 2002). "Hey, Princess, Where's That Legal Brief?". The Washington Post. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Hrh Princess Bajrakitiyabha Will Serve As Attorney Of The Office Of The Attorney-general". Thaivisa.com. 21 August 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  7. ↑ "พระบรมราชโองการ โปรดเกล้าฯ "พลเอกหญิงสมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าพัชรกิติยาภาฯ" ทรงโอนย้าย ดำรงตำแหน่ง "เสนาธิการ"".
  8. ↑ "โปรดเกล้าฯ พระราชทานพระยศ เจ้าฟ้าพัชรกิติยาภาฯ เป็น พลเอกหญิง พร้อมรับโอนจากอัยการ".
  9. ↑ Koh, Ewe (20 December 2022). "A Royal 'Crisis' Is Brewing in Thailand After the Collapse of Princess". Vice World News.
  10. ↑ Teotia, Riya (16 Dec 2022). "Who is Princess Bajrakitiyabha? A law graduate, ambassador and the next-in-line for Thai throne". WION. Bangkok.
  11. ↑ "Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati in hospital with heart problem". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  12. ↑ "Thai princess collapses from heart condition, palace says". BBC News. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  13. ↑ "Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati in hospital with heart problem". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  14. ↑ "Thailand mum about princess' condition 5 months on from accident". La Prensa Latina Media. EFE. 7 June 2023. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand". BBC News. EFE. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.

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