Bangkok Post
A Princess who changed the world
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A dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.
Key facts
- A dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.
- With an accomplished background in law, the late Princess was a tireless a campaigner for penal reform
- The Kamlangjai Project was officially launched in 2006
- Following the launch of the project, the Bangkok Rules were introduced in 2007
- Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2010, they set out standards for the treatment of women offenders and non-custodial measures for health, sanitation and care for children being born to them
- It was formed in 2017 when a contest invited a representative from each of the 30 Chanthaburi prison cells to join the programme
Summary
Yet her legacy will always remain. With an accomplished background in law, the late Princess was a tireless a campaigner for penal reform. Inspired by her visit to the Central Women's Correctional Institution, the Kamlangjai (Inspire) Project has brought light to those behind bars.
Born on Dec 7, 1978, the Princess Bajrakitiyabha is the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. After completing her education in Thailand, Princess Pa, as she is affectionately known, pursued master's and doctorate degrees in law at Cornell University. Her thesis dealt with the protection of the rights of the accused in the Thai criminal justice process.