Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol on life support after her collapse
- The Thai king’s eldest daughter, known in Thailand as ‘Princess Bha’, collapsed last week during a military dog training session
- She remains on ‘medicine and equipment’ to support her heart, lungs and kidneys, the palace said in a statement on Monday
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol initially fell ill on Wednesday evening during a military dog training session at Nakhon Ratchasima, north of the capital Bangkok.
The kingdom’s succession rules favour male heirs; however the palace has not formally announced an heir apparent.
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Following the princess’ collapse, she was flown to Bangkok where she continues to receive intensive medical care under close observation.
In a statement issued on Monday morning, the palace said her condition was “stable at a certain level”, without elaborating. She showed no signs of a heart abnormality in a coronary angiography and her condition was being closely monitored, the palace said in its first statement since Thursday when it confirmed her hospitalisation.
