History of Bajrakitiyabha in Timeline

Princess Bajrakitiyabha is a Thai princess and diplomat. As the first grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, she holds a prominent position within the Thai Royal Family. She is the only child of King Vajiralongkorn born to his first wife, Princess Soamsawali. Her royal lineage and diplomatic role contribute to her significance in Thai society.

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1955: Supplement to Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners

Princess Bajrakitiyabha is working on "Enhancing lives of Female Inmates" (ELFI), a project which proposes new rules for the treatment of women prisoners and non-custodial measures for women offenders as a supplement to the 1955 Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (SMRTP).

December 1978: Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Birth

In December 1978, Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra was born. She is the first grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the first of King Vajiralongkorn's children with Princess Soamsawali.

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2000: Earned Degrees from Thammasat and Sukhothai Thammatirat Universities

In 2000, Princess Bajrakitiyabha received an LL.B. degree from Thammasat University and a B.A. degree in International Relations from Sukhothai Thammatirat University.

2002: Obtained LL.M. Degree from Cornell Law School

In 2002, Princess Bajrakitiyabha obtained an LL.M. degree from Cornell Law School.

2002: Summer Legal Internship at Baker McKenzie

In 2002, Princess Bajrakitiyabha served as a summer legal intern at Baker McKenzie's Washington, D.C. office.

2005: Received J.S.D. Degree from Cornell University

In 2005, Princess Bajrakitiyabha received a J.S.D. degree from Cornell University.

September 2006: Appointed Attorney in the Office of the Attorney General

In September 2006, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was appointed Attorney in the Office of the Attorney General in Bangkok, and then appointed to Office of the Attorney General of Udon Thani Province.

May 2012: Awarded Honorary LL.D. Degree

In May 2012, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was awarded an honorary LL.D. degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

2012: Appointed Thai Ambassador to Austria

In 2012, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was appointed as the Thai ambassador to Austria.

2014: Returned to Post at the Office of the Attorney General

In 2014, Princess Bajrakitiyabha returned to a post at the Office of the Attorney General after serving as the Thai ambassador to Austria.

February 2021: Transferred to Royal Security Command

In February 2021, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was transferred to the Royal Security Command as Chief of Staff of The King's Close Bodyguard Command and was bestowed the rank of general.

December 2022: Bajrakitiyabha Collapses

In December 2022, Bajrakitiyabha collapsed due to a heart condition while walking her dogs.

December 2022: Princess Bajrakitiyabha Hospitalized

In December 2022, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was hospitalized after collapsing while walking her dogs on December 14. It was confirmed that she had a heart condition. She had been training her dogs for the Thailand Working Dog Championship 2022, organized by the Royal Thai Army.

2023: No Updates Regarding Princess' Condition

In 2023 there were no official updates regarding Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition until August 2025 when the Bureau of the Royal Family announced that she had been diagnosed with a severe bloodstream infection.

August 2025: Diagnosis of Severe Bloodstream Infection

In August 2025, the Royal Family announced that Princess Bajrakitiyabha has been diagnosed with a severe bloodstream infection. Doctors had to administer antibiotics to keep her blood pressure stable, and she is still supported by equipment for her lung and kidney functions.