Friday, June 12, 2026

How Will the Death of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Impact the 800-year-old Monarchy? | DW News

Jun 12, 2026 | Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died at the age of 47. Her death throws the royal succession into uncertainty. The princess was – unlike her father – free of scandal and viewed by many as the best hope for the monarchy's future. Anja Kueppers-McKinnon speaks to a journalist in Bangkok and an expert on the Thai monarchy to find out what this moment means for the Thai people and for its royal family.


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