King's Surgery Successful

[george]

King's surgery successful

Kingdom rejoices following a day of anxiety over His Majesty's operation

BANGKOK: -- Thais across the country rejoiced after the Bureau of the Royal Household late last night announced that the minor back surgery performed on His Majesty the King at Siriraj hospital yesterday was successful.

The surgery, known as lumbar spinal stenosis, started at 6.05pm and was completed at 8.53pm without complications.

Earlier yesterday, thousands of people wearing yellow and waving flags, chanted "Long Live the King" along His Majesty's route to Siriraj Hospital. The King, in turn, took numerous photos of them with his digital camera.

Crowds of well-wishers were waiting for him when he arrived at the hospital at about 2.15pm.

Accompanied by members of the royal family, His Majesty waved to the crowds and they sang a song in praise of Their Majesties the King and the Queen.

Even after Their Majesties entered the hospital, chants of "Long Live the King" continued.

Well-wishers keenly gazed up to the 16th floor, where His Majesty was staying, and expressed joy every time a curtain was raised to show - with the help of a powerful camera lens - HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nari-ratana waving.

His Majesty was also accompanied by HM Queen Sirikit, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirin-dhorn, HRH Prince Teepangkorn Rasmichoti and the Crown Prince's royal consort HRH Princess Srirasmi.

HRH Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana, HRH Princess Som-savali, and Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya arrived at the hospital before His Majesty.

Yupin Theekayu, 62, left her home in Samut Prakan at 8am after hearing a report on television that His Majesty would arrive the Siriraj Hospital at about 3pm. She spent three hours travelling but showed no signs of tiredness and said she would remain at the hospital until nightfall.

"I will come to the hospital every day throughout the period His Majesty is here," Yupin said. She said she wished to offer moral support to His Majesty.

Yupin said she prayed for His Majesty's good health every day.

Well-wisher Suthinee Intaratat said she had planned to be on hand to welcome His Majesty when he arrived at the Siriraj Hospital since the first time she heard he needed to seek treatment.

"I am concerned about his health, and I pray that he has a long, long life," she said.

Suthinee said she would visit the hospital again today to sign a get-well message for His Majesty.

Bang-ern Wattanapruksachart, a 67-year-old heart patient in a wheelchair, was among the crowd.

"Though I can't get close to His Majesty, I really wish to be here with throngs of well-wishers. I am overwhelmed to see the way people show respect and love for His Majesty," she said.

Several well-wishers were seen crying tears of joy.

High-profile figures who showed up at the hospital yesterday included Public Health Minister Pinij Charusombat, Deputy Public Health Minister Anutin Charnveerakul, Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin, Bangkok City Clerk Nathanon Thavisin and Dr Sem Pringpruangkaew.

Residents of Tak province yesterday gave alms to monks in dedication to His Majesty while others queued up to sign get-well messages.

Similar activities are taking place across the country.

At mosques, temples and churches, religious rites are being held to bless His Majesty and pray for a quick recovery and good health.

From today, members of public are welcome to sign get-well messages for His Majesty at Siriraj Hospital, Royal Thai Army units and other public venues across the country.

Foreign Affairs Ministry's spokesman Kitti Wasinondh said Pakistan's President Pervez Musharaf and Bahrain's Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa had sent messages to His Majesty wishing him well.

Thai embassies in Japan, Sri Lanka, Hungary and Australia are displaying books for well-wishers to sign for His Majesty.

--The Nation 2006-07-20

[farangsay]

This farang is quite pleased too

Long live the king !

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Seconded

[Scott]

Very good news, indeed.

[Pepe']

And "thirded."

I don't want to think about Thailand without him...

[Jai Dee]

The operation performed on His Majesty the King by Siriraj Hospital is successful

The operation performed on His Majesty the King by Siriraj Hospital to correct his lumbar spinal stenosis has been a success.

The Royal Household Bureau announced yesterday that the micro-surgical decompression to alleviate the effects of lumbar spinal stenosis has been successful.

The operation began at 4.05 p.m. and was completed at 8.53 p.m. The Bureau said the doctors asked His Majesty the King to stay in a recovery room for a while to observe his condition.

The doctors reported that the result of the operation was satisfactory after detecting no complications, the Bureau said.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 21 July 2006

[jdinasia]

Great News!

[Jai Dee]

Hundreds of people eagerly waved the yellow flags and also sang a song in praise of His Majesty the King ,who arrived at Siriraj Hospital yesterday afternoon for a microsurgical decompression to treat his lumbar spinal stenosis.

Source: The Nation - 21 July 2006

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King's condition improves

The Royal Household Bureau announces that His Majesty the King's condition has improved and His Majesty has moved from the recovering room to his room at the Chalerm Phrakiat Building.

His Majesty the King was under doctors' monitoring inside the recovering following a microsurgical decompression to cure lumbar spinal stenosis on Thursday until 10:24 pm Thursday night and moved to Chalerm Phrakiart Building, the bureau announced

Source: The Nation - Breaking News - July 21, 2006 : Last updated 09:12 am (Thai local time)

[gisele]

And "thirded."

I don't want to think about Thailand without him...

I feel the same.

[Jai Dee]

Mr. Suchon and executives sign their names to wish for HM the King's quick recovery

Interim Senate Speaker Suchon Chaleekrua (สุชน ชาลีเครือ) along with the executives of the Secretariat of the Senate and the Parliament Secretariat today traveled to sign their names and write their wishes for His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital.

Following the announcement of the Bureau of Royal Household on the result of His Majesty’s spinal surgery, Mr. Suchon and his team visited the hospital to offer their blessings and wish for His Majesty to recover speedily.

The Bureau of Royal Household has recently reported that the operation performed on His Majesty by Siriraj Hospital to correct his lumbar spinal stenosis has been a success.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 21 July 2006

[Jai Dee]

PM and the Cabinet together signed their names and write messages for HM the King's quick recovery

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Cabinet members signed their names and write messages for wishing His Majesty the King to have quick recovery.

A team of doctors at Siriraj Hospital reported the condition of His Majesty the King to the Prime Minister. The premier has revealed that His Majesty the King’s condition is improving, and there has been no complication.

He added that the people’s names and their well-wishing messages will be presented to His Majesty the King within this month.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 21 July 2006

[veteran]

Good news,LONG LIVE THE KING

[ratcatcher]

Hundreds of people eagerly waved the yellow flags and also sang a song in praise of His Majesty the King ,who arrived at Siriraj Hospital yesterday afternoon for a microsurgical decompression to treat his lumbar spinal stenosis.

Source: The Nation - 21 July 2006

Every time I happen to see photographs of The King or images of the people as in the photo above, it

often brings a tear to my eye. I somehow doubt there is any other country in the world where the monarch is so truly loved and adored for what he or she is. His Majesty has dedicated his life to the betterment of the lives of the Thai people, especially the poor, and they reflect this devotion with an outpouring of love.

Just to see the sheer numbers of people in yellow on a Monday is proof alone of his influence. They will patiently stand for many hours just for a fleeting glimpse of him. Marvellous.

I cannot imagine Thailand without him.

Long may he be King.

Edited July 21, 2006 by ratcatcher

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty on the road to recovery

His Majesty the King is recovering quickly from Thursday’s spinal surgery and will be able to walk in just a few days, according to Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The good news was announced yesterday to the crowd waiting outside the Chalermprakiat Building, eager to hear about His Majesty’s condition.

Other royal family members including His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Ubol Ratana visited the hospital where His Majesty will remain for one more week.

According to a statement from the Royal Household Bureau yesterday evening, the results of post-surgery examinations indicated His Majesty only has pain from the surgery and that all his vital signs are good.

Meanwhile, Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, dean of Mahidol University’s medical faculty, and Siriraj Hospital director Dr Prasit Wattanapa said that HM the King had made an excellent recovery.

“The medical team is prepared to provide His Majesty with physical therapy later,” said Dr Piyasakol.

More than 30,000 well-wishers yesterday flooded the Sala 100 Years Convention Hall’s ground floor to sign registries for His Majesty and, from today, another registry will be available to the public at the 100 Years Somdej Phra Srinakarin Building.

Many prayed and meditated on the grounds next to the Chalermprakiat Building, and many stayed all day to keep themselves updated on His Majesty’s condition, singing songs composed by him while looking up to the his 16th floor room.

According to the hospital, His Majesty has ordered that the many flowers he has received be given to the hospital staff and other patients at the hospital, as well as to several temples.

Yesterday morning, Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, accompanied by his wife Khunying Pojaman and several Cabinet members, arrived to sign the registry for top officials and prominent figures at the hospital’s Sirindhorn Conference Room.

“The medical team reported that the results of the operation are beyond expectations. The King’s condition is excellent and there is nothing for the public to worry about,” said Thaksin after signing the registry.

Other senior officials and prominent figures signing the registry included Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda; Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh; Anand Panyarachun; Privy Councilor Gen Surayut Chulanon; armed forces Supreme Commander Gen Ruengroj Mahasaranont; army Commander-in-Chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratakalin; and navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Satirapan Keyanon.

Other prominent well-wishers were chief advisor to the Democrat party Chuan Leekpai; Chularajamontri Sawas Sumalyasak; Chaipattana Foundation’s Secretary-General, Dr Sumet Tantivejkul; police chief Gen Kovit Wattana; and Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin.

Source: ThaiDay - 22 July 2006

[chonabot]

Top Monarch!

[Ricardo]

Wonderful news, and may His Majesty's recovery from the operation be swift, also.

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King's physical recovery shows satisfactory results

His Majesty the King’s condition after receiving an operation to correct his lumbar spinal stenosis on July 20 at Siriraj Hospital is improving.

The Royal Household Bureau said in its sixth statement issued yesterday that His Majesty can take more food and that his physical recovery is satisfactory and his surgery pain is decreasing.

The Bureau said doctors asked His Majesty to sit, then stand up and walk using a walker. He stood up and walked for six minutes, according to the statement.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 24 July 2006

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King exercises for the third time after the surgery

His Majesty the King took another exercise yesterday and this time could stand up and walk longer.

In its seventh statement, the Royal Household Bureau said His Majesty stood up and walked for 13 minutes altogether yesterday. It was his third exercise after the July 20 operation to correct his lumbar spinal stenosis at Siriraj Hospital.

The Bureau said His Majesty could take more food and checks of his surgery wound showed satisfactory results.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 25 July 2006

[davethailand]

Great news, get well soon

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King could stand and walk successively for 33 minutes yesterday

His Majesty the King could stand and walk successively for 33 minutes yesterday, longer than in previous exercises he took after undergoing spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital on July 20.

The Royal Household Bureau said in its eighth statement that doctors suggested His Majesty stand and walk successively twice a day using a walker.

The Bureau said His Majesty could take regular diet. His general condition is normal, it said.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 26 July 2006

[terry57]

"LONG LIVE THE KING"

loved by all people far and wide, respected and beyond reproach.

the glue that holds thailand.

chock dee kup to his majesty.

[Jai Dee]

Nearly 300,000 people have signed get-well books for His Majesty the King's quick recovery at Siriraj Hospital

Nearly 300,000 people have signed get-well books wishing His Majesty the King’s quick recovery at Siriraj Hospital during the past seven days.

Just yesterday only, 35,841 well-wishers signed the books. That brought the total number since His Majesty was admitted to the hospital for an operation to relieve his lumbar spinal stenosis on July 20 to 267,144.

Thousands of people go to the hospital everyday to wish His Majesty good health.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 July 2006

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King's condition after the July 20 spinal surgery continues to improve

His Majesty the King’s condition is good and checks of his surgery wound show satisfactory results, according to the Royal Household Bureau’s 15th statement.

The Bureau said His Majesty is able to exercise his muscles better.

Meanwhile, the number of people who have signed get-well books at the hospital since His Majesty underwent a spinal surgery on July 20 was recorded at 467,589 yesterday.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 August 2006

[Jai Dee]

People continue to visit Siriraj Hospital to offer their wishes to HM the King

Masses of the public continued to pour into Siriraj Hospital throughout this morning, to sign their names and write their wishes to His Majesty the King, even though the number of visitors was not as many as the previous days.

This morning, many people were closely waiting to see how His Majesty the King had been doing, following His Majesty’s spinal surgery. Today is the 13th day, but many people are still coming to Siriraj Hospital to give moral support to His Majesty.

At 06:35 hours today, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn came down from the 16th floor of Chalerm Phra Kiart Building, after Her Royal Highness stayed at the hospital to look after His Majesty throughout last night.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 August 2006

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King can walk, sit and change positions more comfortably

The Royal Household Bureau announces that His Majesty the King’s muscles are getting stronger and he can now walk with a walking aid.

The Bureau’s 16th statement said His Majesty can change positions more comfortably. He can also sit and do his work at a desk, the Bureau said.

His Majesty is recovering from an operation to correct his lumbar spinal stenosis at Siriraj Hospital on July 20.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 August 2006

[Jai Dee]

Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova signs a get-well book at Siriraj Hospital yesterday.

Source: The Nation - 3 August 2006

[Jai Dee]

Plan prepared for King’s return home

Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova visited Siriraj Hospital yesterday to sign the well-wishers registry for His Majesty the King.

Police yesterday mapped out the plan for His Majesty the King’s return to Chitrlada Palace when he is discharged from the hospital, although the exact date has not yet been fixed.

Metropolitan Police Chief Pol Lt-Gen Wiroj Chantharungsi yesterday met with representatives of other concerned organizations at Siriraj Hospital to prepare the security and traffic operation plans for His Majesty’s departure from the hospital.

“The meeting discussed the preparations to ensure security and facilitate traffic flow along roads and waterways, as well as the emergency backup operations, when His Majesty leaves Siriraj Hospital,” said Pol Lt-Gen Wiroj.

He said that the police will examine the stretch of Ratchadamnoen Road from Phan Pipop intersection to the Royal Plaza, and at the ceremonial arches commemorating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne along the route.

Pol Lt-Gen Wiroj said that the police are coordinating with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on improving the surfaces of the roads that are on the route. “Residents and travelers in some areas near Siriraj Hospital may experience some inconvenience. The areas include Phran Nok intersection, the streets around Siriraj Hospital, Arun Amarin bridge and the roads between the hospital and Chitrlada Palace. We apologize for that,” he said.

He added that well-wishers who go to the hospital while His Majesty is recuperating there need not worry about their safety.

“Police officers, who wear yellow sport shirts, are on duty day and night at the hospital, mingling with the crowd,” he said.

Police are also working together with the hospital to screen the free food and drinks provided by generous members of the public for consumption by well-wishers, he said.

Prof Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, dean of Mahidol University’s medical faculty at Siriraj Hospital, said that the hospital has no special arrangements for His Majesty’s discharge because everything for His Majesty is always planned properly. He added that the Royal Household Bureau will be responsible for announcing the date of His Majesty’s discharge.

Yesterday, Thai and foreign dignitaries and the general public continued to line up at Siriraj Hospital to register their best wishes for HM the King.

Counsellor Dominic Buhera of the Zimbabwean Embassy in Malaysia yesterday came to Bangkok to present flowers and convey his country’s good wishes for a speedy recovery.

“I personally highly admire His Majesty for his leadership of a great kingdom. All the people of Zimbabwe know about him and send him their best wishes,” Buhera said.

Former Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova of Canada also came. She left shortly after signing the register at the Siriraj Centennial Building, where a crowd thronged to catch a glimpse of her. “I wish HM the King long life and good health,” she said briefly.

Other well-wishers were members of the Assembly of Thai Artists led by Paichit Supawari and famous composer and national artist Payong Moogda, Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner-General Pol Gen Amnouy Phetsiri, former foreign minister Sq Ldr Prasong Sunsiri, and former deputy Parliament spokesman Suchart Tancharoen.

Nonthaburi Municipality Mayor Somnuk Thanadechakul, 150 officials and community leaders presented more than 20 big hampers of fruits and desserts to His Majesty.

Yesterday, Marine Department Director-General Thawalrath Onsira announced that well-wishers can cross the Chao Phraya River free of charge in a ferry between 9am and 3pm from Tha Pra Chan pier to Tha Wang Lang pier. The free service is available until His Majesty is discharged from the hospital.

Source: ThaiDay - 3 August 2006

[planemad]

Wishing His Majestey a speedy recovery, a truly great King!

[Jai Dee]

His Majesty the King's condition continues to improve after a spinal surgery

His Majesty the King’s weight has increased since undergoing a spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital on July 20, according to the Royal Household Bureau.

The Bureau’s 17th statement said His Majesty can now walk a longer distance with a walker and also can work at his writing desk.

Doctors are satisfied with his general condition, the Bureau said.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 04 August 2006