Thailand's King Taken To Hospital

[george]

Thailand's king taken to hospital

BANGKOK: -- Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is in hospital after feeling weak in his right side, the royal palace has said.

The 79-year-old king was taken to Bangkok's Siriraj hospital on Saturday morning, where scans revealed an inadequate blood supply to his brain.

The condition improved after treatment but requires further observation.

King Bhumibol, the world's longest reigning current monarch, is greatly revered in Thailand and his health is a subject of great national concern.

A statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household said scans had revealed "a minimal cerebral ischemia" on the left side of the king's brain, meaning that part of his brain was not receiving enough blood to function normally.

"The team of royal physicians then recommended hospitalisation for treatment and observation," the statement said.

"After a period of approximately eight hours of treatment, the weakness of the right leg has improved," it added.

Concerns over King Bhumibol's health have deepened since he underwent spinal surgery last year, after complaining of back pain.

Since that operation, the monarch has rarely appeared in public.

--BBC 2007-10-13

[george]

HM the King receives MRI test at Siriraj hospital

HM admitted to Siriraj following mild brain symptom

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Household Bureau announced Saturday that His Majesty the King has been admitted to Siriraj Hospital for treatment over mild symptom of inadequate blood the left side of the brain.

The bureau announced on TVs that His Majesty felt losing strength over the right side of the body Saturday morning so his doctors advised him to undergo a checking at the hospital.

Doctors diagnosed that the outer part of His Majesty's left-side brain lacked enough blood supply.

Following eight hours of drug administration by doctors, His Majesty regained strength over the right leg and part of his body, the bureau announced.

--The Nation 2007-10-13

[george]

Thailand's Revered King Hospitalized

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's 79-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej was hospitalized Saturday after feeling weakness on the right side of his body, the royal palace said.

The king was admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where tests found "a slightly inadequate blood flow to the brain," a palace statement said. His "condition is improving," the statement said.

It said doctors administered medicine for eight hours and were continuing to monitor him.

Mr. Bhumibol, the world's longest-serving living monarch, celebrated his 60th year on the throne with lavish festivities last year. More celebrations are planned for this December, when the monarch turns 80.

He underwent spinal surgery in July after suffering back pain for years from a condition known as lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can be a result of aging.

Mr. Bhumibol suffered injuries including a fractured rib in June, when he fell during a walk outside the palace.

-- AP 2007-10-13

[booma]

Terrible news, I've just seen it on the BBC. Let's all hope he makes a speedy recovery.

B

[paulsmithson]

My prayers are for this man who is sooo good and soo loved here

[Pattaya_Fox]

Thailand`s revered King in hospital for blood clot.

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Aduyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, was treated in hospital for eight hours on Saturday and a blood clot was found in his leg, the palace announced.

King Bhumibol, who will be 80 in December, was taken to hospital after complaining of weakness in his right side and tests showed a slight lessening of the blood flow to his brain, the palace said in a short statement read out on television.

The statement said his leg was better after treatment and did not say whether he had been kept in hospital for observation.

King Bhumibol has been a powerful force for national unity during a series of military coups and constitutional experiments and is genuinely revered in Thailand.

In June, the country celebrated his 60th year on the throne.

Reuters

[Tafia]

Wishing His Majesty a speedy recovery, my prayers and thoughts are for him his family and the good people of Thailand at this time.

Edited October 13, 2007 by Tafia

[bob/nyc]

My prayers are with the King this evening.....

[bkkbill]

News like this is always worrying at any age. Hopefully a fast recuperation.

[p1p]

I wish His Majesty a speedy recovery and long, healthy life to follow.

I removed one earlier post expressing good wishes for His Majesty, but with negative connotations about the country. Please keep this thread on topic and with good wishes for HM Only. other discussions will be stamped upon.

[IAMSOBAD]

Long live the King!

[Mid]

terrible news

[piker]

I wish His Majesty a speedy recovery.

[Chayaphum]

LONG LIVE THE KING

[Tammi]

My thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty for a speedy recovery and with his family.

[Aussietraveller]

Wishes for a speedy recovery.

[KeesHolland]

I was shocked about this news, but very hopefull now he is getting better. I hope to see His Majesty again in public soon, so all the Thai people and expats can smile again.

[SwaziBird]

Long live the King!

Prayers are in my heart and on my lips for this righteous and much beloved Sovereign.

May he have a speedy recovery to good health.

[lazeeboy]

LONG LIVE THE KING

my family are all praying for him ,as are most if not all of thailand .........

[pixman]

Thank you for advising us here in Australia

May the Great King have a speedy and full recovery

prayers will be offered by many here in Au

[Tonawatchee]

The King is always in the prayers of Thais, in good health or otherwise. Many many people all over the world love and respect him for all he represents. Our family, too, joins the kingdom in wishing him a complete recovery.

[greenway]

Dear King of Thailand,

I wish you a speedy recovery.

[leniak]

I am sure he will be better soon,

all my thinking with the King !!

chok dee krap !!!!!!

[fritte]

God bless the King of Kings. I will pray for you.

[TAdam]

I will add my voice to this. My thoughts and prayers to His Majesty for a full and speedy recovery. The good people of Thailand need him as the unifying force he has been for so many years, and the rest of world needs him as role model.

[moskito]

that`s bad news,

a speedy recovery to our king

Long live the King

[Pepe']

My prayers are with His Majesty.

I shudder to think of Thailand without his presence.

[smileplur]

While I don't post on Thai Visa too often, I found this thread very worthwhile. My thoughts are also with the King. I sincerely hope he gets well soon.

[p1p]

Please note

This thread is for wishing His Majesty a speedy recovery ONLY. Any and all other discussion, including discussion of treatment or prognoses etc. will be removed and there is a strong likelihood that action will be taken against offending members.

Keep your posts short and to the point.

Thank you.

For your information, a cerebral ischemia is a decreased supply of blood to the brain or part of the brain caused by blockage or obstruction of the supplying blood vessels. This is not the same as a stroke, otherwise known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

[keemapoot]

Yes, best wishes for a speedy recovery.