BANGKOK — Among the crowds gathered outside Chulalongkorn Hospital on Friday to pay their respects as Princess Bajrakitiyabha began her final journey to the Grand Palace was a German woman who said she had been deeply moved by the late Princess’s dedication to helping the underprivileged.
Nicki Kuhn, a German national, attended the procession with her Thai friend Araya Piley, 57. She expressed her condolences following the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of His Majesty the King, who died on 11 June after more than three years of illness. Kuhn said she admired the Thai Royal Family’s contributions to society and was particularly inspired by the Princess’s concern for disadvantaged people.
She highlighted the Princess’s Kamlangjai Project, which supports female inmates and children living with incarcerated mothers, saying the initiative reflected a genuine commitment to helping vulnerable groups. Kuhn, who said she is also involved in charitable work, praised the Princess’s compassion and added that she had never seen such strong affection for a royal family as that shown by Thai people.
She said witnessing the loyalty and respect displayed during the mourning period had deepened her appreciation for Thailand and its people.
