Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailand’s Princess Bha
Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivileged
TL;DR
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at the age of 47 after being in a coma since December 2022.
- A royal funeral procession was held in Bangkok, with thousands of citizens lining the streets to pay tribute.
- The princess was known for her legal career, diplomatic service, and her charitable initiatives, including those helping underprivileged people and prisoners.
- Mourners participated in a funeral bathing ceremony at the Grand Palace.
- The public will be allowed to pay respects to the royal remains at the Grand Palace after a merit-making ceremony.
- A date for the princess's cremation ceremony has not yet been announced.