Right royal recovery on the way

People flocked to Siriraj Hospital yesterday to wish His Majesty the King a quick recovery after news of his illness was announced by the Royal Household Bureau.

The bureau issued a statement saying His Majesty was admitted to hospital on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite.

The King was admitted for observation on the advice of his doctors and is being treated with intravenous drips and antibiotics.

Members of the public streamed to the hospital to sign get-well books. The books can be signed from 8am to 8pm.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, army chief Anupong Paojinda and Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra were the first to sign the books.

Warinan Phurahong, 60, said she ran to the hospital when she heard about the King's condition. She plans to stay at the hospital until His Majesty recovers.

Thaninee Prasobphokakorn, a third-year medical student, said she went to the hospital yesterday and prayed for His Majesty's speedy recovery.



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His Majesty the King's fever has dropped but he still suffers from loss of appetite, the Royal Household Bureau said in a second statement released on Monday. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, it said.

His Majesty was admitted to Siriraj Hospital on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite.

As the news of the King's illness spread, people from all walks of life flocked to the hospital to sign get-well books and wish him a quick recovery from his illness.

A total of 2,374 well-wishers turned up to sign the get-well books Monday.

(Bangkok Post)

His Majesty the King's fever has subsided, palace officials say.

The Bureau of the Royal Household yesterday said royal physicians had reported His Majesty's general condition was good. An X-ray showed an inflammation of his lungs had also lessened.

His Majesty is receiving intravenous drips and antibiotics.

(Bangkok Post)