Tragic death at 47 of the daughter of the King of Thailand: a moving tribute from her sister Sirivannavari

IN BRIEF Death of the princess Bajrakitiyabha, aged 47 years old, which occurred on June 11. Hospitalized at Chulalongkornshe had stayed unconscious after a late heart attack two thousand twenty-two and had previously suffered from a severe blood infection in two thousand twenty-five. His half-sister, the princess Sirivannavari (39 years old), published on Instagram black and white childhood photos and a touching letter recalling their close bond. The funeral, the June 13They saw the procession leave the hospital and head towards the throne room. Piman Rattaya At Grand Palacewith the king Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and the queen Suthida visibly in mourning. The room Sahathai Samakhom was opened to the public for quiet reflection before the portrait of the princess; a condolence book has been made available. After the 15 days In addition to traditional funeral rites, the public will once again be able to pay homage to the royal remains in the throne room starting from the June 27.

THE June 11Thailand and the royal family have been hit by the death of the Princess Bajrakitiyabha, died at 47 years old after being unconscious following a cardiac arrest in late 2022 and hospitalized at theChulalongkorn HospitalHis half-sister, the princess Sirivannavaripublished on Instagram a black and white photo of them as children, captioned “Side by side forever,” accompanied by an emotional letter calling the deceased “Pat” and describing her as her pillar. THE funeralcelebrated on June 13, saw the King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and the Queen Suthida visibly overcome with grief, while the public was invited to pay their respects at Grand PalaceThe ceremony and a book of condolences will remain available before the body is placed in the throne room from the June 27 after the traditional rites of 15 days.

The disappearance of the princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of the King of Thailand, at the age of 47 years old plunged the royal family and the country into mourning. After several years of ill health and a long hospital stay, the princess died on June 11. Her half-sister, the princess Sirivannavaripaid a public and intimate tribute via his Instagram account, sharing photos and moving words that testify to a very strong brotherly relationship.

Circumstances of death

Princess Bajrakitiyabha had been hospitalized at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok after a heart attack in late 2022 and had remained unconscious since then. Her condition had been weakened by a significant blood infection which occurred in 2025, then deteriorated in recent weeks before his death on June 11. National and international media covered the evolution of his health and the announcement of his death, the details of which were reported by several sources, including RFI And TF1 Info.

A moving tribute from Sirivannavari

Immediately after the announcement of the death, Princess Sirivannavari used her Instagram account to share personal memories and pay tribute to her half-sister, often called Princess Bha by the public. She published several black and white photographs showing the two sisters as children, holding hands, accompanied by a touching caption: “Side by side forever.” The following day, Sirivannavari released an open letter to the late princess, calling her a “pillar” and promising to carry her love within her.

Images and words

Among the images revealed are photos from the family album, including a portrait of the two sisters alongside their father, the King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)These photos and Sirivannavari’s words sparked widespread emotion on social media and in the press, where the gesture was widely reported, notably by Closer And Gala.

Funeral and public memorial

The princess’s funeral brought together the royal family and hundreds of citizens. The funeral procession carried the body from Chulalongkorn Hospital to the Piman Rattaya Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, in the presence of King and Queen Suthida. Spaces in the palace, such as the Sahathai Samakhom room, were opened to the public to allow Thais to pay their respects before a photograph of the princess and write messages in an official book of condolences.

The king has authorized public participation in the ritual ablution ceremony and, after the fifteen days of traditional funeral rites, the body will be able to be displayed in the royal throne room of the Grand Palace from June 27, according to announcements covered by local and international media.

National impact and succession issues

The death of the king’s eldest daughter has sparked not only a wave of emotion but also political and institutional questions. Analyses have begun to examine the potential consequences for the dynamics of the royal family and the prospects for succession, as reported in in-depth articles by RFI.

Health context and rumors surrounding health

The princess’s medical history, including her heart attack in 2022 and blood infection in 2025, had fueled speculation and concern about her health. Several media outlets documented these events and the rumors surrounding them; a summary report and further analysis are available on Southeast Asia and on other specialized platforms.

Regional reactions and international coverage

The news prompted messages of condolence and increased regional attention. The Southeast Asian press and international media covered the event, sometimes linking it to other regional news, such as royal reactions in Cambodia or other notable deaths in the region. For regional context, see, for example, the articles on Cambodia and other events reported on [website/platform name]. Southeast Asia and on the death of Father Ponchaud here.

Resources and further reading

To follow the evolution of the tributes and ceremonies, several sources offer detailed reports and analyses: Closer, RFI, TF1 Info, as well as several investigations and reports published on Southeast Asia And Southeast Asia (societal context).

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