King appears to public at Siriraj Hospital pier

BANGKOK, June 6 - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Tuesday afternoon proceeded to the Siriraj Hospital pier to view the performance testing of eight patrol vessels and royal boats on the Chao Phraya River.

At about 3pm, the monarch appeared to the public with a happy face, sitting on a wheelchair and passing a large assemblage of well-wishers lining the way at Siriraj Hospital to catch a glimpse on him. They raised his portraits and chanted “Long Live the King”.

This is the monarch’s second public appearance since he underwent a spinal tap operation on May 2. The treatment was satisfactory and the King can move more easily after the operation was performed to drain excessive cerebrospinal fluid, which may cause him to walk unsteadily, the Royal Household Bureau said last month.

The 83-year-old monarch was admitted to Siriraj Hospital in September 2009 with fever, fatigue and a lung inflammation. King Bhumibol has recovered but has remained in hospital ever since, both for physical therapy and nourishment to regain his strength. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2011-06-21

HM the King reviews the rehearsal of royal boats in the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River

BANGKOK, 21 June 2011 (NNT) - His Majesty the King this afternoon came down from the Chaloem Phra Kiat 84th Anniversary Building in Siriraj Hospital and proceeded to the pier to review the rehearsal of royal boats in the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River.

His Majesty appeared relaxed and in good health, donning informal attire, with his pet dog “Thong Daeng” at his side. A throng of loyal Thais in the hospital and around the area joyfully greeted him and wished him longevity and good health.

The Royal Barge Procession is part of the grand celebrations on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 84th Birthday Anniversary, 5 December 2011.

-- NNT 2011-06-21

Wonderful to see His Majesty on Television watching the action on the river , taking photos and smiling. Long may he live.:jap:

Yes, nice to see HRM out and about.

Good health to him.

Wonderful to see His Majesty on Television watching the action on the river , taking photos and smiling. Long may he live.:jap:

True, good to see him able to get out of his hospital room for a change. hope to see him back at the palace soon!

Good news for the country that His Majesty is in good shape.

Long live the king!

Wonderful to see His Majesty on Television watching the action on the river , taking photos and smiling. Long may he live.:jap:

Well said.

Good news for the country that His Majesty is in good shape.

It most certainly is

Long live the King!

Good health to His Majesty!

I had my mother here last November, celebrating her 83rd birthday, my father two years ago. Both will be 84 this year. It's good to have them around.

May we have His Majesty around as well, for many more years to come!

Edited June 21, 201115 yr by rubl

Good news for the country that His Majesty is in good shape.

It most certainly is.

Wishing him the best of health.