His Majesty is going home
November 7, 2007
The medical reports on His Majesty's condition that we have seen so far have been rather brief. This one is much more detailed and, thankfully, it indicates very clearly why doctors believe he can now leave the hospital. His elder sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, however, will likely stay in hospital for some time to come.If you are interested in comparing today's medical report with those issued after His Majesty was first admitted to the hospital, click here.
Update 11:50 a.m.: His Majesty the King has just left Siriraj Hospital. He looked alert and in good spirits and carried on several short conversations with some of the many important people there to wish him well.
King to leave hospital today
His Majesty has made a 'significant recovery'
Photo:
A young well-wisher pays her respects to His Majesty the King and his
sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, at Siriraj
Hospital, as she holds their pictures in her hands. JETJARAT NA RANONG His Majesty the King has made a significant recovery from his illness and will be discharged from Siriraj Hospital today, 25 days after he was admitted, the Royal Household Bureau announced last night. The statement said medical treatment and continued regular physical exercise have enabled His Majesty to steadily regain his strength.
The King had suffered from weakness to the right side of his body.
He is now able to walk a short distance without the aid of a walker.
The inflammation in his intestine has also been completely cured and His Majesty can return to Chitralada Palace today, the statement said.
The Committee of Royal Physicians has recommended His Majesty continue with the exercises until the strength of his muscles is fully restored.
Earlier, test results showed his blood chemistry profile was normal and his general condition was good.
The King has expressed his appreciation and thanks for the goodwill shown by members of royalty in and outside the country, by diplomats, the clergy, foreign visitors and the thousands of people in general who have sent get-well messages, the announcement said.
Earlier in the day, the bureau confirmed the steady improvement of His Majesty's physical strength.
His doctors reported that the King was continuing to exercise, had regained more strength and was able to walk a short distance without support. His Majesty could also eat normal meals.
The King was admitted to the hospital for treatment on Oct 13.
significant – large and important สำคัญ
recovery – the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury ฟื้นจากการป่วย อาการดีขึ้น
discharge – to give official permission to leave a place, in this case, a hospital ออกจากโรงพยาบาล
admit – to take into a hospital or other institution to receive care เข้ารับการรักษาตัวในโรงพยาบาล
regain – to get back something กลับคืนมา
aid – help; assistance ความช่วยเหลือ
inflammation – a condition in which a part of the body become red, sore and enlarged (swollen) because of infection or injury แดงบวม
intestine – a long tube in the body beneath the stomach into which food passes ลำใส้ใหญ่
cured – made healthy again after an illness หายจากอาการป่วย
restored – brought back to a former position กลับสู่สภาพเดิม ในที่นี้คือมีกำลังเหมือนเดิม
profile – a description of something that gives useful information ผลการตรวจ
goodwill – friendly or helpful feelings เป็นมิตร
diplomat – a person whose job is to represent his or her country in a foreign country นักการทูต
clergy – the priests of ministers of a religion ผู้แทน ตัวแทนศาสนา
A Metropolitan Police Bureau source said it was expected His Majesty would leave the hospital at 11am.
His Majesty wanted to keep his return to the palace a private matter. He does not want police mobilised to increase security around him. Nor should people crowd places where His Majesty will pass when returning to Chitralada Palace, the source said.
About 100 police will guard the roads that the King's motorcade will travel between Siriraj Hospital and Chitralada Palace. A large number of people are expected to turn out to see him.
Thirty police will be from the Traffic Police Division, another 30 from the Metropolitan Police Division 7, and the rest from Bang Yi Khan, Nang Loeng and Dusit police stations.
The bureau said in another statement that the condition of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the King's elder sister, had improved.
She had no fever, was more alert, and was able to sit upright on her bed and occasionally sit in a wheelchair.
The doctors continued treating the Princess with antibiotics and giving her physical therapy.
mobilised – brought together and organised to do a particular job
security – the activities involved in protecting a person, a country, etc. รักษาความปลอดภัย รักษาพระองค์
motorcade – a line of vehicles including one or more that famous or important people are traveling in ขบวนรถ ในที่นี้หมายถึง ขบวนเสด็จ
turn out – to be present at an event มาปรากฏตัว
fever – a medical condition in which a person has a body temperature that is higher than normal ไข้
alert – to be able to think quickly or to notice things quickly รู้สึกตัว
occasionally – sometimes but not often เป็นครั้งคราว
antibiotics – substances that can cure infections ยาปฏิชีวนะ
therapy – the treatment of a physical problem or an illness กายภาพบำบัด