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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Who is Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, hospitalized since 2022? First health update comes from Royal Family
Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol is in hospital since 2022. The Thailand royal family issued the first update about Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol's health condition in the last three years since she has been in hospital in 2022. And the update is not good news. Princess Bha is suffering from severe blood infection, the update said. "The doctors have reported that the Princess's lungs and kidneys have been functioning with support from medical devices and medication," the Bureau of the Royal Household said in the statement. "From August 9, 2025, the medical team detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading them to administer antibiotics and medication to stimulate blood pressure in order to maintain stable levels." Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. What happened to 46-year-old Princess Bha? Princess Bha fell ill with a heart condition in December 2022 during a military dog training session at Nakhon Ratchasima, north of the capital, Bangkok. Since then, she has been unconscious. The 46-year-old princess is the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the only child from his first marriage. She held a number of positions in Thailand and also with the United Nations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo Educated in Britain, the US and Thailand, she was appointed to a senior role in his bodyguard command a year before her hospitalisation. Princess Bha has served as Thailand's Ambassador to Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia (2012–2014). Additionally, she has a background as an attorney and held roles in the Royal Thai Army and Royal Security Command, reaching the rank of General. As the first grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, she occupies a prominent position in the Thai royal family. Though not officially named heir, Princess 'Bha' is regarded by many as a viable contender for the throne given her accomplishments and royal stature.
The Star
16 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Thai princess reported to suffer from 'severe' blood infection
Doctors treating the 46-year-old princess detected an infection in her bloodstream on Aug 9. - The Nation/ANN BANGKOK: The Thai king's eldest daughter, who has been gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, has suffered a "severe" blood infection, the palace said on Friday (Aug 15). Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol (pic) has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022 during a military dog training session at Nakhon Ratchasima, north of the capital Bangkok. A statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household gave the first update on the princess's condition in more than two years. "The doctors have reported that the Princess's lungs and kidneys have been functioning with support from medical devices and medication," the statement said. "From Aug 9, 2025, the medical team detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading them to administer antibiotics and medication to stimulate blood pressure in order to maintain stable levels." Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. Known in Thailand as "Princess Bha", the 46-year-old is the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the only child from his first marriage. Educated in Britain, the United States and Thailand, Bajrakitiyabha has held a number of positions with the United Nations and has campaigned for better treatment of women in prisons. She is seen as close to her father, and was appointed to a senior role in his bodyguard command a year before her hospitalisation. The 73-year-old king, who has seven children from four marriages, has not announced his chosen heir, though succession rules favour men. - AFP
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
Thai Princess, In Hospital Since 2022, Suffers 'Severe' Blood Infection
The Thai king's eldest daughter, who has been gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, has suffered a "severe" blood infection, the palace said on Friday. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022 during a military dog training session at Nakhon Ratchasima, north of the capital Bangkok. A statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household gave the first update on the princess's condition in more than two years. "The doctors have reported that the Princess's lungs and kidneys have been functioning with support from medical devices and medication," the statement said. "From August 9, 2025, the medical team detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading them to administer antibiotics and medication to stimulate blood pressure in order to maintain stable levels." Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. Known in Thailand as "Princess Bha", the 46-year-old is the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the only child from his first marriage. Educated in Britain, the United States and Thailand, Bajrakitiyabha has held a number of positions with the United Nations and has campaigned for better treatment of women in prisons. She is seen as close to her father, and was appointed to a senior role in his bodyguard command a year before her hospitalisation. The 73-year-old king, who has seven children from four marriages, has not announced his chosen heir, though succession rules favour men. Strict rules govern what can and cannot be said about the Thai royal family, who are protected from criticism by lese-majeste laws which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years per charge.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Sick Thai princess suffers ‘severe' blood infection
BANGKOK: The Thai king's eldest daughter, who has been gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, has suffered a 'severe' blood infection, the palace said on Friday. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022 during a military dog training session at Nakhon Ratchasima, north of the capital Bangkok. A statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household gave the first update on the princess's condition in more than two years. 'The doctors have reported that the Princess's lungs and kidneys have been functioning with support from medical devices and medication,' the statement said. 'From August 9, 2025, the medical team detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading them to administer antibiotics and medication to stimulate blood pressure in order to maintain stable levels.' Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. Known in Thailand as 'Princess Bha', the 46-year-old is the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the only child from his first marriage. Educated in Britain, the United States and Thailand, Bajrakitiyabha has held a number of positions with the United Nations and has campaigned for better treatment of women in prisons. She is seen as close to her father, and was appointed to a senior role in his bodyguard command a year before her hospitalisation. The 73-year-old king, who has seven children from four marriages, has not announced his chosen heir, though succession rules favour men. Strict rules govern what can and cannot be said about the Thai royal family, who are protected from criticism by lese-majeste laws which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years per charge. - AFP
