The purge of all relatives or associates of Thai Princess Sirasimi, the swiftly-departed consort of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is continuing, with an order from the prince’s office stating that anyone using the royally-granted family name Akharapongpreecha stop using it and go back to his or her family name.
Although the palace has decreed that she and her relatives lose their royal name, under Thailand's customs she keeps the title of princess until a divorce takes place. It is uncertain when that will happen.*