rickfarang Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 May his Majesty enjoy a swift full recovery and have a long life afterward. Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSBKK19950720071013 Thailand's revered king in hospital for blood clot BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Aduyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, was treated in hospital for eight hours on Saturday and a blood clot was found in his leg, the palace announced. King Bhumibol, who will be 80 in December, was taken to hospital after complaining of weakness in his right side and tests showed a slight lessening of the blood flow to his brain, the palace said in a short statement read out on television. The statement said his leg was better after treatment and did not say whether he had been kept in hospital for observation. King Bhumibol has been a powerful force for national unity during a series of military coups and constitutional experiments and is genuinely revered in Thailand. In June, the country celebrated his 60th year on the throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 THE NATION 13 Oct 2007 HM the King receives MRI test at Siriraj hospital His Majesty the King underwent a MRI test at Siriraj Hospital yesterday after complaining about weakness in his right leg, according to the Royal Household Bureau. When the magnetic resonance imaging device detected slightly inadequate blood flows in the left lobe of his brain, doctors recommended His Majesty remain at the hospital for further observation. Medicine was prescribed for eight hours and the right leg showed improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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