President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has extended his condolences to Thailand and its royal family following the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, June 13, Marcos expressed sympathy on behalf of the Philippine government and the Filipino people.
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Filipino people, I extend my deepest condolences to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Royal Family, and the people of Thailand on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati,” Marcos said.
The President paid tribute to the late princess’s “lifelong dedication to public service and her commitment to justice, human dignity and women's rights leave an enduring legacy that will be remembered by the Thai nation and admired by the international community.”
“The Philippines stands in solidarity with the people of Thailand in mourning this profound loss and in honoring the remarkable legacy of Her Royal Highness,” he added.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, popularly known as “Princess Pa,” died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma resulting from serious health complications.
The Royal Palace confirmed her death on Friday, June 12. In a statement, the Bureau of the Royal Household said the princess had been suffering from an abdominal infection and that her condition continued to deteriorate before she “passed away peacefully” on Thursday evening.
The princess had been hospitalized since December 2022 after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness caused by a heart condition while visiting the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. She later remained in a coma while receiving intensive medical care.
Born on December 7, 1978, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and the only child from his first marriage to Princess Soamsawali.
Throughout her career, she served in Thailand’s justice system, holding positions related to prosecution and legal reform. She also represented Thailand abroad, serving as ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia from 2012 to 2014 before returning to work at the attorney-general’s office in Bangkok.
In addition to her legal and diplomatic work, the princess established initiatives supporting the rights and welfare of female inmates, particularly pregnant women in prison.
