In pictures: Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at age 47

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47 after being in a coma for three and a half years. She was a lawyer and one-time Thai ambassador to Austria, who pushed for reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice system. Princess Bajrakitiyabha was close to her father, King Vajiralongkorn, who is 73 years old. Although King Vajiralongkorn has not yet named an heir, Princess Bajrakitiyabha might have played an important role in a future royal succession. ## What happened Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at 47 after being in a coma for three and a half years. She was the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn. ## Background and context Princess Bajrakitiyabha was a prominent member of Thailand’s royal family, known for her accomplishments and potential role in the country’s future. She was a lawyer and one-time Thai ambassador to Austria, who pushed for reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice system. ## Why it matters for Phuket buyers Although the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha does not directly affect Phuket real estate, it may impact Thailand’s royal succession and future reforms. This could potentially influence the country’s politics and economy, which may have indirect effects on Phuket’s property market.

What happened

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47 after being in a coma for three and a half years. She was a lawyer and one-time Thai ambassador to Austria, who pushed for reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice system. Princess Bajrakitiyabha was close to her father, King Vajiralongkorn, who is 73 years old. Although King Vajiralongkorn has not yet named an heir, Princess Bajrakitiyabha might have played an important role in a future royal succession. ## What happened Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at 47 after being in a coma for three and a half years. She was the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn. ## Background and context Princess Bajrakitiyabha was a prominent member of Thailand’s royal family, known for her accomplishments and potential role in the country’s future. She was a lawyer and one-time Thai ambassador to Austria, who pushed for reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice system. ## Why it matters for Phuket buyers Although the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha does not directly affect Phuket real estate, it may impact Thailand’s royal succession and future reforms. This could potentially influence the country’s politics and economy, which may have indirect effects on Phuket’s property market.

Background and context

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Why it matters for Phuket buyers

For Phuket property buyers, headlines like this shape foreign demand, short-stay rental flow, and how quickly investors move from research to a viewing or offer.

Source: BBC News

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