Princess declining

HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana is still very tired and has difficulty breathing, according to the latest announcement from the Royal Household Bureau.Published on December 28, 2007

"Her kidney function is also declining. Supportive treatment is continuing," it said, adding that her level of consciousness remained low.

The 84 year-old Princess has been receiving treatment at the Siriraj Hospital for months. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana, one of her nieces, visited her yesterday afternoon.

At the hospital, a large number of people showed up to wish her good health and queued to sign get-well messages. Among them were high-profile figures such as Election Commission chairman Apichart Sukhagganond and Miss Thailand World 2007 Kanokkorn Jaichuen.

Dararat Mahadamrongkul, chief executive of Trocadero Group, presented Bt4.8 million from the sales of a special-edition wristwatch to celebrate the 84th birthday of the Princess to her secretary. Khunying Saengduen na Nakorn also presented Bt11 million to the Princess' secretary to propagate the Tipitaka that the Princess has supported.

Meanwhile, royal attendants of the Princess yesterday made merit in dedication to her.

Source: The Nation - 28 December 2007

Bureau of the Royal Household issues 33rd Statement concerning the recovery of HRH Princess Galayani Vadhana

The Bureau of the Royal Household has issued its 33rd Statement concerning the recovery of Her Royal Highness Princess Galayani Vadhana. The statement revealed that physicians administering care to Her Royal Highness have reported that Her Royal Highness has experienced a lessening of self-awareness and consciousness.

The physicians also stated that Her Royal Highness is become more fatigued and is experiencing a loss of breath. The doctors have also had to begin monitoring Her Royal Highness’ kidney’s as they have begun to act erratically.

The physicians have vowed to monitor Her Royal Highness’ condition closely and administer care as appropriate.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 December 2007