His Majesty the King of Thailand was yesterday admitted to Siriraj Hospital for brain treatment, according to the Royal Household Bureau. His Majesty experienced weakness on the right side of his body and his personal physicians recommended he check into Siriraj Hospital for a brain scan.
From MRI and CT scans, doctors found slightly inadequate blood flow to the left cerebral cortex (outer layer) of the brain.
After taking medication, the King felt his legs regaining strength eight hours later. The bureau said His Majesty would stay at the hospital on the Chalermphrakiet building's 16th floor for further observation.
The bureau also posted a statement on a board as many people travelled to the hospital to wish the King a speedy recovery.
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and Public Health Minister Mongkol na Songkhla visited the King last night. The bureau will today bring out get-well books for well-wishers to sign.
Thailand's revered monarch, who turns 80 on December 5, has suffered heart-related problems in the past.
Last year the King marked his 60th year on the throne, in nationwide celebrations that was attended by royalty from around the world.
He is the world's longest reining monarch. Although a constitutional monarch with no political powers other that the right to veto bills and appointments as head of state, King Bhumibol's moral authority is legendary and deemed a key element in the country's political stability over past decades.
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