Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a Thai royal once considered a potential heir to the throne, is facing a new health crisis. The Royal Household Bureau announced that the princess, who has been in a coma since 2022, is battling an 'uncontrollable' infection. The announcement, released by the palace, offered limited details about the nature of the infection or the princess’s current condition, but confirmed the seriousness of the situation, describing the infection as 'uncontrollable'.

The Royal Household Bureau has requested the public to pray for the princess’s well-being. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the youngest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, collapsed in December 2022 and has remained in a coma since then. She was widely seen as a potential successor to the throne, although Thailand’s succession laws present complexities. Her condition has been a source of concern and speculation within the country and internationally. Prior to her collapse, Princess Bajrakitiyabha had a distinguished career as a lawyer and diplomat, and also gained recognition for her work in animal rights and welfare.

The princess’s prolonged coma and the emergence of this new infection underscore the ongoing challenges to her health and the uncertainty surrounding her future. The situation has sparked widespread concern and speculation, both within Thailand and internationally, about the potential implications for the royal family and the country's succession laws. As the situation continues to unfold, the public remains hopeful for the princess’s recovery and well-being.