BANGKOK(AP)- Thailand's 79-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej was hospitalized Saturday after feeling weakness on the right side of his body, the royal palace said.
The king was admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where tests found "a slightly inadequate blood flow to the brain," a palace statement said. His "condition is improving," the statement said.
It said doctors administered medicine for eight hours and were continuing to monitor him.
Mr. Bhumibol, the world's longest-serving living monarch, celebrated his 60th year on the throne with lavish festivities last year. More celebrations are planned for this December, when the monarch turns 80.
He underwent spinal surgery in July after suffering back pain for years from a condition known as lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can be a result of aging.
Mr. Bhumibol suffered injuries including a fractured rib in June, when he fell during a walk outside the palace.
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Meanwhile, His Majesty the King’s condition continued to improve and he could change his position at will yesterday, the bureau said.
The King, who is being treated at the same hospital (Siriraj), could walk a longer distance with the help of a walker and was eating well, it said.
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday sent a message to His Majesty wishing him a speedy recovery.
King Sihamoni praised the King for his work in maintaining the country’s stability and steering it forward. Muhammad Sayid Tantawy, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar mosque, also sent a get-well note to the King from Egypt.
Meanwhile, His Majesty the King’s condition continued to improve and he could change his position at will yesterday, the bureau said.
The King, who is being treated at the same hospital (Siriraj), could walk a longer distance with the help of a walker and was eating well, it said.
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday sent a message to His Majesty wishing him a speedy recovery.
King Sihamoni praised the King for his work in maintaining the country’s stability and steering it forward. Muhammad Sayid Tantawy, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar mosque, also sent a get-well note to the King from Egypt.
long live the king