12/06/2026
The Bureau of the Royal Household has officially announced the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Ratchasarinee Siripatchara Maha Vajra Ratchathida. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:48 PM at Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, at the age of 47.
Details from the announcement are as follows:
Cause of Death: Following her hospitalization after losing consciousness due to a heart condition on December 15, 2022, Her Royal Highness’s condition deteriorated on May 21, 2026, due to an abdominal infection caused by colitis, compounded by low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, and a blood-clotting disorder. Despite the medical team's utmost efforts in providing treatment, Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully.
Funeral Arrangements: His Majesty the King has commanded that the funeral be held with the highest royal honors in accordance with royal traditions. The royal body will lie in state at the Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace.
Royal Bathing Rite for the Public: His Majesty has granted permission for the general public to pay their respects and take part in the royal bathing rite before the portrait of Her Royal Highness at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.