Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha, King Maha Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter, has died after spending more than three years in a coma. The princess collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs and never regained consciousness. Her death marks a significant loss for Thailand's royal family, which had maintained a public vigil during her prolonged hospitalization. The exact cause of her initial collapse was never publicly disclosed, though Thai authorities had kept the public informed of her medical status throughout her time in the hospital.