Bangkok: Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand performed religious rites and chanted Buddhist prayers for the deceased Princess of Thailand, Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavadi, Krom Luang Rajasarinisiripatchara Mahavajrarajathida.
According to Thai News Agency, on June 16, 2026, at 7:08 PM, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, along with Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and Chao Khun Phra Sineenath Pilaskalyani, proceeded to Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to perform Buddhist funeral rites for the late Princess. They were also accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana.
For the funeral rites, four monks from Wat Rajsitharam recited the Namaskara, Dhammasanghani, and Dhatukatha in the Kae style, while four monks from Wat Prayurawongsawas chanted the Nivaranagocchaka Paricheda, Chapter 3, Pakinnakasangahavibhaga in the Luean style.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha had an extensive academic background, having studied at Rajini School in Thailand before attending Heathfield School in the United Kingdom. She completed her secondary education at Chitralada School in Thailand. Her higher education journey included studying law at Thammasat University and political science at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, later advancing to Cornell University in the USA for her Master's and Doctor of Laws degrees.
Her professional career began at the Office of the Attorney General in Thailand, where she held various positions, including roles in the Narcotics Cases Division and the Office of Protection of Rights and Legal Assistance to the Public. In 2012, she transitioned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving as an ambassador to several countries and to the United Nations.
Returning to civil service in 2014, Princess Bajrakitiyabha worked in the Office of the Attorney General, holding several prosecutorial roles. In 2021, she was transferred to military service within the Royal Household and appointed as Chief of Staff of the Royal Guard Command, reflecting her continued dedication to public service until her passing.