King Bhumibol to remain in hospital

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<!-- end .byline -->BANGKOK (Reuters) ? Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's condition is good and his fever has lessened, the palace said on Sunday, four days after concerns over his health sparked a tumble in Thailand's financial markets.
"His majesty the king's overall condition is good. He has a good appetite and can sleep well. Antibiotics are still given," said a statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household.
King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch at age 81, has been hospitalized since September 19, when he was admitted suffering from fever, fatigue and weak appetite.
Updates from the palace on his condition have often been opaquely worded and the royal household last week said he was recovering from pneumonia.
The king, who has reigned for 63 years, is Thailand's single unifying figure and is regarded as semi-divine by many of the country's 67 million people. His health is an extremely sensitive topic.
Thai stock prices and the local baht currency fell sharply on Wednesday and Thursday on concerns over his condition.:tiphat:http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091018/wl_nm/us_thailand_king_1

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Thai king's condition good, fever receding: palace

Re: Thai king's condition good, fever receding: palace

King Bhumibol to remain in hospital
Thursday 12th August 2010 - 14:00:26

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej's health is said to have ''substantially improved'', but he has been ordered to remain in hospital.

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is to remain in hospital.

The 82-year-old monarch - who was briefly allowed back home in May to celebrate the 60th anniversary of becoming king - is still not well enough to leave after originally being admitted to Siriraj Hospital in September 2009 with flu and pneumonia.

His wife Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara has said the king's health has "substantially improved" but he will remain in the medical centre for treatment until further notice.

Now his health has substantially improved but doctors still ask him to continue doing physical therapy so that he can move around with strength first before leaving the hospital.Bhumibol - who is the world's longest-reigning monarch - was treated for fatigue and respiratory problems last year and suffered loss of appetite for almost three months.

The queen said on the eve of her 78th birthday in a radio address yesterday (11.08.10): "Now his health has substantially improved but doctors still ask him to continue doing physical therapy so that he can move around with strength first before leaving the hospital."

His last public appearance was in May when he was moved from Siriraj hospital to the country's Grand Palace for the 60th anniversary of his crowning.

Thousands of Thai people lined the streets of Bangkok to cheer on the royal couple as they were taken by motorcade to a huge celebration, which included numerous parades and fireworks at the palace.
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