H M King Is Back Home

[george]

Homeward-bound King Bhumibol, in pink, snaps pics of happy, weeping subjects

BANGKOK: -- Wearing pink and snapping souvenir photos of his happy -- and many weeping -- subjects, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej used a walker and then stood unaided for a bit of photography, following being discharged from Siriraj Hospital Wednesday morning.

-- TNA 2007-11-07

[george]

LONG LIVE HIS MAJESTY

Thais rejoice as HM the King leaves hospital

BANGKOK: -- HM the King left Siriraj Hospital on Wednesday to cheering crowds of well-wishers shouting "Long live the king."

HM the King was admitted to the hospital after experiencing weakness on the right side of his body.

Doctors diagnosed inadequate blood flow in the brain and he was also treated for an intestinal infection.

Dressed in a pink blazer and black trousers, HM the King waved to the cheering crowds on his way to the car.

--The Nation 2007-11-08

[george]

Thai King leaves hospital

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej was released from hospital today (07.11.07).

The revered king was greeted by thousands of flag-waving well-wishers as he left Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital more than three weeks after being admitted with a weakness in his right side caused by an inadequate blood flow to the brain.

Bhumibol exited the hospital in an electric wheelchair, before rising to his feet and walking with the aid of a walker as the crowds cheered.

He then pulled out a camera and began taking pictures of his adoring public.

A statement from the Royal Household Bureau said: "The king has now recovered, his blood pressure in normal, he has recovered from his colon infection and there is no longer a shortage of blood flow to the brain."

So many people turned out to see the king they lined the streets all the way to Chitralada Palace, his Bangkok residence 5km away.

Those present to pay their respects to the 79-year-old king included Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, who greeted the king on his knees.

Doctors have told Bhumibol to continue physical exercise to gain muscle strength.

Meanwhile, his sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, 84, remains in Siriraj Hospital after being admitted in June with abdominal cancer.

-- Agencies 2007-11-07

[george]

Thai king leaves hospital

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej waved to cheering supporters and took photographs of them as he left a Bangkok hospital on Wednesday, three weeks after he was admitted with a blood clot in his brain.

Wearing a pink shirt and blazer, the 79-year-old monarch abandoned his wheelchair and walked slowly with the aid of a walker, chatting briefly with well-wishers at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital. People, most wearing yellow, the color associated with his birthday, shouted "Long Live the King", waved his portrait and sang royal anthems as the world's longest-reigning monarch paid his respect to statues of his late parents.

King Bhumibol, a semi-divine figure respected in every Thai's home, had been recovering in hospital since October 13 and more than 1 million Thais have signed books wishing him a speedy recovery.

A majestic royal barge procession, held to celebrate his coming 80th birthday on December 5 and in which he would normally ride, swept along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river without him on Monday.

-- Reuters 2007-11-08

[george]

Thai king released from hospital

BANGKOK: -- Thousands of Thais have turned out in Bangkok to celebrate the release of the country's king from hospital.

The King was admitted 26 days ago after complaining of weakness in his right side.

Wearing a pink jacket to symbolise good health, King Bhumibol waved to the crowd as he emerged from Siriraj Hospital.

At first he was wheeled along, but as he neared the crowd he was given a walker to assist his movement.

An avid photographer, the King retrieved his camera to take photos of statues of his parents.

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont was at the hospital to farewell the King.

The hospital has been overwhelmed by well-wishers, many of whom have staged lengthy prayer vigils, making offerings to photos of the King.

King Bhumibol turns 80 next month.

-- ABC Australia 2007-11-08

[seonai]

Long Live The King

[JetsetBkk]

It was a great relief to see him fit and well leaving the hospital. I love the way he's always taking pictures of everyone taking pictures of him. What a great man.

[absolutelyBangkok]

Nov 13: Not good news.

Just heard the King is/was back at Siriraj Hospital again.

An official announcement should follow soon.

Hopefully it is/was only for a check-up.