Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains in coma as sepsis treated

Thailand’s royal household has released a new, rare health update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king’s eldest daughter, who has spent nearly three years in a coma after a December 2022 collapse. Hospital officials say she has developed a severe bloodstream infection and remains under continuous medical care, with doctors administering antibiotics and medications to support blood pressure, while devices continue to sustain lung and kidney function.

The princess fell ill while training dogs in the Khao Yai area in December 2022 and was airlifted to a Bangkok hospital, where she has remained since. Official statements at the time indicated that her heart, lungs and kidneys were being kept alive by machines, and the palace has since disclosed only limited information about her condition. The latest update confirms that doctors have detected a severe infection in the bloodstream, prompting intensified antibiotic treatment and blood-pressure support. The medical team said she remains unconscious due to heart problems and continues to require “full treatment and close monitoring.”

In recent years, the royal family has maintained a tightly guarded approach to information about...