By Katherine Tinsley
3:13am PDT, Aug 21, 2025
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The Thai royal family has shared a rare update on the condition of
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, who's been in a coma for the past three years.
Keep reading to see what they had to say…
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The Thai royals released a statement sharing that Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol's medical team "detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading them to administer antibiotics and medication to stimulate blood pressure in order to maintain stable levels. … The doctors have reported that the Princess' lungs and kidneys have been functioning with support from medical devices and medication."
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Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol — the eldest of
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's children — has been in the hospital since 2022 after she collapsed due to a heart condition.
Hello! reported the princess' care includes a "broad-spectrum [of] antibiotics and dialysis sessions to replace her deteriorating kidney function."
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Before she got sick, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol earned a degree in international relations from Thammasat University. She later earned a law degree from Cornell University. She used her education and high profile to advocate for incarcerated women in Thailand.
