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Vietnam Leader Sends Condolences on Passing of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Vietnam Leader Sends Condolences on Passing of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam's General Secretary and President Tô Lâm sent condolences to the King of Thailand following the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
  • The Princess, daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at age 47 after nearly four years in a coma due to health complications.
  • Her passing has caused deep sorrow among the Thai people, with a 15-day royal mourning period observed.

General Secretary and President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, has conveyed his condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the Royal Family of Thailand on the occasion of the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.

The Royal Household of Thailand announced on June 12 that the Princess, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, had died at the age of 47. She had been in a coma for nearly four years following health complications. Her death has deeply saddened the people of Thailand, prompting a 15-day period of royal mourning.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who held master's and doctoral degrees in law from Cornell University, had a distinguished career. She served as Thailand's Ambassador to Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia, and also represented Thailand at the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Known as the "Princess of Law," she initiated numerous projects aimed at improving the quality of life and welfare of the Thai people, particularly focusing on legal and community support initiatives.

During her time in the justice system, the Princess championed projects supporting female inmates, children living with incarcerated mothers, and pregnant women serving sentences. Her efforts focused on improving living conditions and creating opportunities for reintegration into society. Her passing leaves a significant void, marked by widespread grief among the Thai populace.

It is learned that Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has passed away.

— Tô LâmThe opening statement of the condolence message sent by the Vietnamese leader.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.