Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle
Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
www.scmp.comHere’s the latest widely reported update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha as of May 2026:
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Health status: Reports indicate her condition has fluctuated, with doctors noting ongoing medical challenges and attempts to stabilize her heart rate and organ function. Recent coverage in Southeast Asian media describes a continuing medical battle with infections affecting multiple organs and a coma/persistent unconscious state in some reports. These updates suggest a deterioration in condition in 2025–2026, though exact medical details are often limited by palace communications.[2][3][4]
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Timeline context: Princess Bajrakitiyabha first became seriously ill in December 2022 after a heart-related incident, leading to long-term hospitalization and limited public updates about her prognosis. Major outlets have tracked the progression of her condition across 2023–2026 with intermittent statements from the Royal Palace about medical interventions and monitoring.[4][6]
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Public updates and messaging: Official statements from the Bureau of the Royal Household have historically provided periodic health updates, focusing on medical devices, support for lung/kidney function, and responses to infections. Coverage in 2025–2026 has continued to reference medical treatment and monitoring, though specifics are scarce.[3][2]
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Notable recent context: In May 2026, multiple outlets reported that doctors were managing her condition amid a complex medical picture, with ongoing concern expressed by Thai royal and medical authorities. This remains a sensitive topic with limited disclosure.[9][3]
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- Latest health status and ongoing medical battle[3]
- Background and hospitalization since 2022[2][4]
- Public communications from the Royal Household (medical updates)[2]