george Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booma Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Terrible news, I've just seen it on the BBC. Let's all hope he makes a speedy recovery. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmithson Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 My prayers are for this man who is sooo good and soo loved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya_Fox Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafia Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob/nyc Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 My prayers are with the King this evening..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkbill Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 News like this is always worrying at any age. Hopefully a fast recuperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMSOBAD Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Long live the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 terrible news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piker Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I wish His Majesty a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayaphum Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 LONG LIVE THE KING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty for a speedy recovery and with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussietraveller Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Wishes for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeesHolland Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaziBird Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 LONG LIVE THE KING my family are all praying for him ,as are most if not all of thailand ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonawatchee Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenway Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Dear King of Thailand, I wish you a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leniak Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I am sure he will be better soon, all my thinking with the King !! chok dee krap !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritte Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 God bless the King of Kings. I will pray for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAdam Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moskito Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 that`s bad news, a speedy recovery to our king Long live the King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 My prayers are with His Majesty. I shudder to think of Thailand without his presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileplur Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Yes, best wishes for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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