7th August 2026 – (Bangkok) Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, the 19-year-old heir to the Thai royal family, has ignited considerable attention across social media after being seen holding hands with a young Japanese woman at Bangkok’s BTS Ploen Chit station. The prince, casually dressed in a black polo shirt and jeans, was witnessed by members of the public confidently strolling with the woman, who wore a sleeveless blue dress, during a private engagement. Unfazed by the surrounding onlookers and the presence of cameras, Prince Dipangkorn greeted those nearby with warmth and did not hesitate to introduce his companion’s background, cheerfully admitting, “I am pursuing her,” in response to curious questions. This candid and modest response rapidly became a talking point online, with clips of the moment spreading swiftly across platforms such as TikTok.
Videos uploaded by the public captured the prince’s natural rapport with passers-by, with his evident openness and sincerity appealing to onlookers. The pair’s close interaction, and the prince’s light-hearted manner as he openly discussed his romantic intentions, appeared to endear him to many observers at the scene.
The appearance comes amid longstanding speculation regarding the prince’s health and personal development, including persistent rumours that he may have autism or other learning differences. Such speculation has followed Prince Dipangkorn since his years of education in Germany, where he has reportedly attended a specialist school. However, his easy manner and relaxed communication style during this recent outing have gone some way toward dispelling these doubts in the eyes of the public.
Although the Thai royal household has not commented on the prince’s relationship or his current visit, this public display of confidence and sociability has earned Prince Dipangkorn a wave of positive messages from Thai citizens online, many expressing their good wishes and appreciation for his cheerful and down-to-earth presence.