Thailand's Queen Admitted To Hospital In Bangkok

[webfact]

Thai queen admitted to hospital: source

BANGKOK, October 1, 2010 (AFP) - Thailand's queen has been admitted to hospital in Bangkok, a hospital source said Friday.

Queen Sirikit, the 78-year-old wife of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was taken to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital late Thursday, an official at the facility said, asking not to be named.

"She has been admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital since 11 pm (1600 GMT) last night," the official said.

Her condition was unclear. There was no comment from the Royal Household Bureau.

King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, considered a demi-god by many Thais, has himself been in hospital for the past year.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2010-10-01

[angiud]

For H.R.H. The Queen Sirikit my best wishes for a speedy recovery

[davidb98]

is Chula Hospital emergency and Siriraj recovery?

[george]

Update:

Thai queen admitted to hospital

BANGKOK, October 1, 2010 (AFP) - Thailand's 78-year-old queen has been admitted to hospital in Bangkok, where she was visited Friday by her husband King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has himself been hospitalised for the past year.

Queen Sirikit was taken to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital late Thursday, an official at the facility said, asking not to be named.

"She has been admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital since 11:00 pm (1600 GMT) last night," the person said.

The queen's condition was unclear. There was no comment from the Royal Household Bureau.

King Bhumibol, who is the world's longest-reigning monarch and considered a demi-god by many Thais, was seen arriving at the hospital Friday evening in a wheelchair with royal aides, as hospital staff knelt and bowed in respect.

The king was admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital in September 2009 for treatment of a respiratory condition, although he has appeared in public several times since.

He married Queen Sirikit, a distant cousin and ambassador's daughter, in 1950, the same year as his coronation.

The only monarch that the vast majority of Thais have ever known, the king continues to command immense affection and respect among his subjects.

The king has no official political role but is seen as a unifying figure in a country that is frequently riven by political unrest, including mass opposition protests this year that turned deadly.

He remained largely silent during the recent political crisis, which triggered a series of street clashes between armed troops and anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters that left 91 people dead in April and May.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2010-10-01

[Crossy]

Best wishes to Her Majesty for a rapid recovery.

Warning. This thread will remain open for news and get-well messages only, any posts contravening Thaivisa rules will be removed and suitable punishment dealt.

You have been warned.

[ratcatcher]

Let's all hope and pray Her Majesty makes a speedy recovery.

[Mario2008]

My best wishes for a speedy recovery for Her Majesty.

[asiawatcher]

I am sure all Thai's send get well wishes as well as many foreigners. Our Royals are both iconic and global in their presence here and abroad. Let's hope it is nothing serious.

[gotlost]

Best wishes for Her Majesty.

[Lite Beer]

Best wishes for a wonderful lady.

[Poppa Bill]

Best Wishes to her Majesty for a speedy recovery.

[studenttraveller]

Best wishes to her Majesty.

[TAWP]

Hope it is nothing serious and there is a speedy recovery.

[mauGR1]

I pray for Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand to recover soon

[ratio]

Best wishes to Her Majesty for a rapid recovery,

[rubl]

I wish Her Majesty the Queen a speedy recovery and wish His Majesty may recover from what ails him. My parents were born in 1927 and still in reasonable health. I know what it means to have them around. Chokdee

[onlooker]

is Chula Hospital emergency and Siriraj recovery?

No.

[animatic]

My best wishes also for HRM's quick and complete recovery.

[EnSvenskTiger]

This really, really makes me very sad.

Not long ago I was watching some early color films of the young king and queen traveling through Thailand. And the queen was sooo beautiful and so full of life, running ahead of everyone. Laughing!

And now...? At least we know she will get the best of care there is to find.

Speedy recovery my queen!

Your

Tiger

[Tropicalevo]

Get well soon Your Majesty the Queen. May your illness be slight and your recovery quick.

[chantorn]

Get well soon. We all love you.

[george]

Update:

Royal Household statement: The Queen was admitted to Chula due to irregular heartbeats. She has been treated and condtion is now normal. /The Nation

[pgangeles]

To a sweet and caring person and so well loved by the people of Thailand, a Queen who has stud by her King for all these many years, get well soon.

[Spee]

I am sure all Thai's send get well wishes as well as many foreigners. Our Royals are both iconic and global in their presence here and abroad. Let's hope it is nothing serious.

Seconded. Well said.

[Traxster]

Get well soon Maam.

[Scott]

My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[webfact]

Royal Household Bureau: HM the Queen's heartbeat has returned to normal after treatment; Public crowd at Chulalongkorn Hospital wishes her early recovery /MCOT

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Thai queen recovering in hospital after heart problem

BANGKOK, October 2, 2010 (AFP) - The Thai palace said Saturday that the kingdom's 78-year-old queen was recovering after being admitted to a Bangkok hospital with a heart problem.

Queen Sirikit was taken to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital late Thursday with "symptoms of an irregular heart beat", according to a statement from the Royal Household Bureau.

She continues to be monitored in the hospital, where she was visited on Friday by her husband King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has himself been hospitalised for the past year.

"A team of royal physicians treated her with high frequency radio waves and her heart beat returned to normal in the Friday night of October 1," the palace said.

Bhumibol, who is the world's longest-reigning monarch and considered a demi-god by many Thais, was seen arriving at the hospital in a wheelchair with royal aides, as hospital staff knelt and bowed in respect.

The couple's daughter Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has visited and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva also arrived to pay his respects by signing a book of well wishes on Saturday.

The king was admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital in September 2009 for treatment for a respiratory condition, although he has appeared in public several times since.

Bhumibol is seen as a unifying figure in a country riven by political unrest, although he remained largely silent during April and May's anti-government "Red Shirt" protests that left 91 people dead.

He married Queen Sirikit, a distant cousin and ambassador's daughter, in 1950, the same year as his coronation.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2010-10-02

[webfact]

Get well soon Your Majesty

[webfact]

Ailing Thai queen’s heartbeat returns to normal

BANGKOK, Oct 2 -- Thailand's ailing revered Queen Sirikit, admitted to a top Bangkok hospital late Thursday, has returned to normal health with her heartbeat functioning normally, according to an announcement released by Royal Household Bureau.

The statement said the Queen, who was admitted at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, operated by the Thai Red Cross and the Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine, late Thursday night on doctors’ advice for a detailed medical checkup, condition is now improving and her heartbeat was seen normal after doctors treated her with ultra high frequency radio waves.

The Queen celebrated her 78th birthday on August 12.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej who is receiving treatment and staying at Siriraj Hospital, visited her Friday evening.

The much revered monarch wore a pale blue shirt, a blue suit jacket, and a pair of grey trousers.

Coming from his room on the 16th floor of a Siriraj Hospital building in a wheelchair, His Majesty the King then left in a royal motorcade, reaching Chulalongkorn Hospital at 5pm, and then proceeded to the 20th floor of the Sirikit Building to visit Her Majesty the Queen.

On Saturday morning, get-well books for the public, on the first floor of the Sirikit Building and the 10th floor for senior government officials, were readied by the hospital and the Royal Household Bureau..

Prime Minister Ahisit Vejjajiva and his wife, and Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, led the public to sign get-well books for the Queen. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2010-10-02