Condition of King Bhumibol Adulyadej has "overall not yet stabilised"

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Condition of King Bhumibol Adulyadej has "overall not yet stabilised"

Well wishers gather outside on Wednesday to pray for the King. Image: ThaiPBS

 

BANGKOK:-- The condition of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has "overall not yet stabilised", according to a statement released on Wednesday evening by the Royal Household Bureau.

 

The statement said the King's blood pressure had dropped, his pulse had quickened and his liver was not functioning properly. 

 

The statement added that blood tests showed sign of an infection and that the King remains on a ventilator and is receiving RRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) treatment.

 

On Wednesday, hundreds of well wishers gathered outside Bangkok's Siriraj hospital to pray for the King.

 

 

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The King’s general condition still unstable

 

 

His Majesty the King’s general condition remains unstable and he has to be kept under close monitoring by Royal doctors at Siriraj hospital, said the Bureau of the Royal Household in the 38th announcement released Wednesday night.

 

According to the announcement, on Tuesday, HM the King’s blood pressure dropped again and his pulse fastened as acid in the blood increased. Blood tests showed inflammation and abnormal function of the liver and doctors administered antibiotic to reduce acid in the blood and medication to control increased blood pressure.

 

Doctors also administered ventilator and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) on HM the King. The general condition has not stabilized and medication has to be applied.

 

Doctors are closely monitoring the symptoms and providing treatment accordingly, said the announcement.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/kings-general-condition-still-unstable/

 

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WISH FOR RECOVERY

Prayers for the King

The Nation 

 

Large crowds flock to Siriraj Hospital, wearing yellow and pink, to pray for His Majesty the King's speedy recovery

 

BANGKOK: -- THE health condition of His Majesty the King is still unstable, with falling blood pressure, rapid pulse and higher acidosis, the 38th statement from the Royal Household Bureau said as of press time last night.

Blood tests have indicated blood infection and abnormal liver function.

Doctors have prescribed antibiotics as well as medication for acidosis and blood pressure. The King is also using a ventilator and undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Medical teams are closely monitoring His Majesty's condition, the statement said.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Prayers-for-the-King-30297573.html

 

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Government spokesman says PM has no schedule to address the nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has no plan to make a special announcement on nationwide television broadcast as widely speculated, government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd told a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

 

Speculation was rife, especially in the social media after the prime minister abruptly cut short his visit to Chon Buri and immediately flew back to Bangkok.

 

Lt-Gen Sansern pleaded with members of the public not to attach too much attention to or to be panic with reports in the social media whose accuracy cannot be checked. He asked them to keep abreast with government reports which are reliable and credible.

 

He disclosed that the prime minister flew back to Bangkok from Chon Buri in order to have an audience with HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to give a briefing about the government’s performances.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/government-spokesman-says-pm-no-schedule-address-nation/

 

 

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