Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47, dies after three-year coma
Summary
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, has died at 47 after being in a coma for over three years. Her passing has led to national mourning and speculation about the royal succession.
How coverage differs
- Left: Princess's death sparks national mourning and succession uncertainty Left-leaning outlets report the death of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, emphasizing her significant role as a potential heir to the throne. They highlight the three-year coma she suffered and the subsequent questions surrounding the royal succession in Thailand.
- Center: Thai Princess's passing after long coma sparks succession questions Center outlets report the death of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha at age 47 after she spent more than three years in a coma. They neutrally state her position as the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and acknowledge the questions surrounding the royal succession.