His Majesty the King is recovering from his lung inflammation, the Royal Household Bureau said yesterday. "X-rays show the inflammation has eased," the bureau said.
The bureau also said His Majesty's overall |condition was good.
His Majesty has been receiving treatment at Siriraj Hospital since September 19.
During his hospitalisation, more than 21.5 million Thais have signed get-well messages for their beloved monarch at various venues.
Buddhists are invited to join a prayer ceremony in the ubosot of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on Friday. Headed by the Venerable Arayawangso Bhikku, the ceremony will start at 7am. It will be held to pray for His Majesty's good health and in honour of His Majesty's late grandfather, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
King "improving"
His Majesty the King's overall condition is good, the Royal Household Bureau says.
An X-ray shows the inflammation of his lungs has subsided further.
An X-ray shows the inflammation of his lungs has subsided further.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
MORE THAN WORDS
The formal setting of the Royal Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was played up to its fullest as Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Srirasm presided at the 2009 SEA Write Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner.and past laureates, many of whom are regulars at the annual event. The cocktail reception prior to the award presentation was a chance for all of them to catch up and share the past year's news updates.
Before long, they were invited to move to the ballroom to await the arrival of the royal guests of honour.
In the receiving line to greet Their Royal Highnesses were sponsors led by SEA Write Award Organising Committee Chairman and Bangkok Governor, MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra (also representing the Chumbhot-Pantip Foundation); Flying Officer Norahuch Ployyai, acting president of THAI Airways International; Dr Tarisa Watanagase,governor of the Bank of Thailand; Dr Amorn Chandarasomboon, Bangkok Bank's executive director, Dr Tanasak Wahawisan, director and executive director of ExportImport Bank; Thanit Thamasukati, CEO, Tosapak Co Ltd (Thai Beverage PLC); Rex Morgan of the Rex Morgan Foundation; and Kusa Panyarachun, World Travel Service.
This year, the event was also supported by Toshiba Thailand Co Ltd and King Power Complex.
Prior to entering the Royal Ballroom for dinner and festivities, Their Royal Highnesses were presented with books by awardees from the eight participating Asean countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam who were joined by the presidents of Pen Club Thailand and the Writers Association of Thailand, Asst Prof Dr Dhanate Vespada and Chamaiporn Saengkrachang respectively.Keynote speaker Paul Theroux's gift to the Royal guests was a copy of his bestseller The Great Railway Bazaar .Following the formality of group photo sessions with the awardees and sponsors, Their Royal Highnesses proceeded to the Royal Ballroom but not before shaking hands with the Asean Ambassadors lined up in the foyer.
After dinner, which was accompanied by music from the Krungthep Light Orchestra, the formalities began. In His Royal Address, the Crown Prince stated:"Nowadays,mass media of various kinds have progressed rapidly in character, but literary works still maintain a very important place among them." He also added:"This is because literary works always manage to use language and the art of descriptive writing to communicate stories which arouse vivid knowledge, feelings and imagination closely linked to people's lives."
In his keynote speech Mr Theroux disclosed that what impressed him regarding the SEA Write Award since his debut in 1985, is "the tremendous breadth of the writing represented; the skill and imagination of the writers, and the fact that these writers came from all over Southeast Asia". He continued by saying that the awardees "deserve to be rewarded here, because there are very fewmaterial rewards for most writers" as it's generally true that "there's no money in writing". Theroux concluded with:"If your writing is truthful and heartfelt and fearless it transcends nationality. Writing is a way of speaking to friends, to strangers, to your leaders - and people all over the world."
HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Srirasm, with, foreground from left, Khamseng Synonthong (Laos);Uthis Haemamool (Thailand); Asst Prof Dr Dhanate Vespada, president of Pen Club; Chamaiporn Saengkrachang, president of the Writers' Association; Hajah Norsiah binti Haji Abdul Gapar (Brunei); and Azmah Nordin (Malaysia). Back row, from left:Cao Duy Son (Vietnam); Abdon Jr Balde (Philippines); MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra; keynote speaker Paul Theroux; Chia Hwee Pheng (Singapore) and Floribertus Rahardi (Indonesia).
Uthis Haemamool, Thai SEA Write awardee receives the plaque from HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thai SEA Write laureate Chiranan Pitpreecha (1989), Prof Dr Yongyuth Yuthavong with his family Namon and Ajarn Onchuma, Somtow Sucharitkul, Oraya Sutabutr and Trisdee na Patalung.
SEA Write Sponsors, from left: Col Rex Morgan, the Rex Morgan Foundation; Jan D Goessing, general manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra; Dr Tarisa Watanagase,governor of the Bank of Thailand; Thanit Thamsukati, Thai Beverages PLC; Dr Amorn Chandarasomboon, Bangkok Bank; Flying Officer Norahuch Ployyai, THAI Airways International PCL;and Dr Tanasak Wahawisan, Exim Bank.
Thai SEA Write laureate Watchara Sujjasarasin (2008) with the 2009 winner Uthis Haemamool.
Thai SEA Write laureates Chockchai Bundit (2001) and Krisana Asokesin (1985).
Asean Ambassadors line up to welcome Their Royal Highnesses in front of the Royal Ballroom, from left: Dato Paduka Haji Kamis bin Haji Tamin (Brunei), Dato' Husni Zai Bin Yaacob (Malaysia), Peter Chan Jer Hing (Singapore) and Antonio Venus Rodriguez (Philippines).
Before long, they were invited to move to the ballroom to await the arrival of the royal guests of honour.
In the receiving line to greet Their Royal Highnesses were sponsors led by SEA Write Award Organising Committee Chairman and Bangkok Governor, MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra (also representing the Chumbhot-Pantip Foundation); Flying Officer Norahuch Ployyai, acting president of THAI Airways International; Dr Tarisa Watanagase,governor of the Bank of Thailand; Dr Amorn Chandarasomboon, Bangkok Bank's executive director, Dr Tanasak Wahawisan, director and executive director of ExportImport Bank; Thanit Thamasukati, CEO, Tosapak Co Ltd (Thai Beverage PLC); Rex Morgan of the Rex Morgan Foundation; and Kusa Panyarachun, World Travel Service.
This year, the event was also supported by Toshiba Thailand Co Ltd and King Power Complex.
Prior to entering the Royal Ballroom for dinner and festivities, Their Royal Highnesses were presented with books by awardees from the eight participating Asean countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam who were joined by the presidents of Pen Club Thailand and the Writers Association of Thailand, Asst Prof Dr Dhanate Vespada and Chamaiporn Saengkrachang respectively.Keynote speaker Paul Theroux's gift to the Royal guests was a copy of his bestseller The Great Railway Bazaar .Following the formality of group photo sessions with the awardees and sponsors, Their Royal Highnesses proceeded to the Royal Ballroom but not before shaking hands with the Asean Ambassadors lined up in the foyer.
After dinner, which was accompanied by music from the Krungthep Light Orchestra, the formalities began. In His Royal Address, the Crown Prince stated:"Nowadays,mass media of various kinds have progressed rapidly in character, but literary works still maintain a very important place among them." He also added:"This is because literary works always manage to use language and the art of descriptive writing to communicate stories which arouse vivid knowledge, feelings and imagination closely linked to people's lives."
In his keynote speech Mr Theroux disclosed that what impressed him regarding the SEA Write Award since his debut in 1985, is "the tremendous breadth of the writing represented; the skill and imagination of the writers, and the fact that these writers came from all over Southeast Asia". He continued by saying that the awardees "deserve to be rewarded here, because there are very fewmaterial rewards for most writers" as it's generally true that "there's no money in writing". Theroux concluded with:"If your writing is truthful and heartfelt and fearless it transcends nationality. Writing is a way of speaking to friends, to strangers, to your leaders - and people all over the world."
HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Srirasm, with, foreground from left, Khamseng Synonthong (Laos);Uthis Haemamool (Thailand); Asst Prof Dr Dhanate Vespada, president of Pen Club; Chamaiporn Saengkrachang, president of the Writers' Association; Hajah Norsiah binti Haji Abdul Gapar (Brunei); and Azmah Nordin (Malaysia). Back row, from left:Cao Duy Son (Vietnam); Abdon Jr Balde (Philippines); MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra; keynote speaker Paul Theroux; Chia Hwee Pheng (Singapore) and Floribertus Rahardi (Indonesia).
Uthis Haemamool, Thai SEA Write awardee receives the plaque from HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thai SEA Write laureate Chiranan Pitpreecha (1989), Prof Dr Yongyuth Yuthavong with his family Namon and Ajarn Onchuma, Somtow Sucharitkul, Oraya Sutabutr and Trisdee na Patalung.
SEA Write Sponsors, from left: Col Rex Morgan, the Rex Morgan Foundation; Jan D Goessing, general manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra; Dr Tarisa Watanagase,governor of the Bank of Thailand; Thanit Thamsukati, Thai Beverages PLC; Dr Amorn Chandarasomboon, Bangkok Bank; Flying Officer Norahuch Ployyai, THAI Airways International PCL;and Dr Tanasak Wahawisan, Exim Bank.
Thai SEA Write laureate Watchara Sujjasarasin (2008) with the 2009 winner Uthis Haemamool.
Thai SEA Write laureates Chockchai Bundit (2001) and Krisana Asokesin (1985).
Asean Ambassadors line up to welcome Their Royal Highnesses in front of the Royal Ballroom, from left: Dato Paduka Haji Kamis bin Haji Tamin (Brunei), Dato' Husni Zai Bin Yaacob (Malaysia), Peter Chan Jer Hing (Singapore) and Antonio Venus Rodriguez (Philippines).
His Majesty's fever comes down
His Majesty the King was given antibiotics yesterday after an X-ray found his lungs had not returned to normal, the Royal Household Bureau said yesterday.
However, after the antibiotics were administered His Majesty's fever came down. The King could sleep well and had a good appetite.
The King has been treated at Siriraj Hospital for inflammation of the lungs.
However, after the antibiotics were administered His Majesty's fever came down. The King could sleep well and had a good appetite.
The King has been treated at Siriraj Hospital for inflammation of the lungs.
King's lungs still inflamed
His Majesty the King's doctors administered a new dosage of antibiotics after his lungs were found still to be inflamed, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement released last night. His Majesty's fever, however, had lessened and he could sleep well and had regained his appetite, the bureau said in its 28th statement since the King was admitted to Siriraj Hospital with a high fever and inflamed lungs on September 19.
Scores of people continued to visit the hospital yesterday to sign get-well messages for His Majesty.
Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the apostolic nuncio to Thailand, wished for the King's speedy recovery on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI.
Bhutanese Ambassador Singye Dorjee signed a message and presented a flower basket on behalf of the grandmother and aunt of Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Scores of people continued to visit the hospital yesterday to sign get-well messages for His Majesty.
Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the apostolic nuncio to Thailand, wished for the King's speedy recovery on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI.
Bhutanese Ambassador Singye Dorjee signed a message and presented a flower basket on behalf of the grandmother and aunt of Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Highlighting His Majesty's innovations
The "Creative King" project of the Commerce Ministry will bring together all of His Majesty the King's innovative ideas and works on culture, music and inventions.
"We hope that the launch of the creative King project will inspire Thais to concentrate more on creative jobs," Sanya Sathiraboost, adviser to the deputy commerce minster, said yesterday.
The National Creative Economy Policy Committee, chaired by the prime minister, also approved Bt1 billion as a primary budget for "Creative Economy" activities that are scheduled to kick off next year.
The Creative King project will officially unveil the government's "Creative Economy Creative Thailand" policy.
So far, 181 projects worth Bt74.39 billion have applied for funding to the committee.
Of the total, 68 projects with a total budget of Bt23 billion have met the projects' requirements.
These proposals will be forwarded to a screening committee for budget allocation under the government's second economic stimulus package.
The government is setting up the Thailand Creatie Economy Agency to support all participants and government agencies in moving towards a Creative Thailand.
"We hope that the launch of the creative King project will inspire Thais to concentrate more on creative jobs," Sanya Sathiraboost, adviser to the deputy commerce minster, said yesterday.
The National Creative Economy Policy Committee, chaired by the prime minister, also approved Bt1 billion as a primary budget for "Creative Economy" activities that are scheduled to kick off next year.
The Creative King project will officially unveil the government's "Creative Economy Creative Thailand" policy.
So far, 181 projects worth Bt74.39 billion have applied for funding to the committee.
Of the total, 68 projects with a total budget of Bt23 billion have met the projects' requirements.
These proposals will be forwarded to a screening committee for budget allocation under the government's second economic stimulus package.
The government is setting up the Thailand Creatie Economy Agency to support all participants and government agencies in moving towards a Creative Thailand.
His Majesty doing well
His Majesty the King is in a stable condition following his steady recovery at Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Household Bureau announced yesterday.
In its 24th statement, the bureau said His Majesty was able to eat and sleep well.
In its 24th statement, the bureau said His Majesty was able to eat and sleep well.
King "improving"
The Royal Household Bureau is reporting a steady improvement in His majesty the King's condition.
Monday, October 12, 2009
HM's health improves
His Majesty's condition continues to improve and the results of the King's blood test yesterday were normal, palace officials say.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
HIS MAJESTY GETTING BETTER, STARTING TO EAT AND SLEEP WELL
His Majesty the King's general condition was stable, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced yesterday.
In its 21st statement on His Majesty's health, the bureau also quoted the medical team treating him as saying that the King now could eat and sleep well.
The King has received medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital for fever and fatigue since September 20.
Meanwhile, members of the public continued to visit the hospital to sign get-well books for the King, while many also laid garlands in front of the monument of Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the King's father, to pray for the monarch's speedy recovert. The number of signers was recorded at more than 464,000 as of yesterday.
Students from Assumption University and Rangsit University and Rangsit University, who received the 72an anniversary celebration of His Majesty's birthday (Klai Kangwon Palace) scholarships, were among yesterday's visitors.
In Kalasin's Muang district, 80 Ban Than Lamduan residents yesterday observed the Buddhist Eight Precepts and prayed for the King's quick recover, while tambon Mae Pu municipality of Lampang's Mae Phrik district led 500 villagers to offer food to nine monks and prayed for His Majesty.
In its 21st statement on His Majesty's health, the bureau also quoted the medical team treating him as saying that the King now could eat and sleep well.
The King has received medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital for fever and fatigue since September 20.
Meanwhile, members of the public continued to visit the hospital to sign get-well books for the King, while many also laid garlands in front of the monument of Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the King's father, to pray for the monarch's speedy recovert. The number of signers was recorded at more than 464,000 as of yesterday.
Students from Assumption University and Rangsit University and Rangsit University, who received the 72an anniversary celebration of His Majesty's birthday (Klai Kangwon Palace) scholarships, were among yesterday's visitors.
In Kalasin's Muang district, 80 Ban Than Lamduan residents yesterday observed the Buddhist Eight Precepts and prayed for the King's quick recover, while tambon Mae Pu municipality of Lampang's Mae Phrik district led 500 villagers to offer food to nine monks and prayed for His Majesty.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Berlusconi vows to battle on despite court removing his immunity
Silvio Berlusconi angrilly vowed to battle on as Italy's prime minister despite facing corruption trials after the Constitutional Court stripped him of immunity fro prosecution.
Italian newspapers said yesterday there was now a political war between Berlusconi,who is also under attqack over sex-scandal allegations, and President Giorgio Napolitano, who has insisted he will defend the country's constitution.
After the court's bombshell ruling against him, Berlusconi said the trials he now risks were "real farces" he slammed the Constitutional Court as "left wing" and stood with a clenched fist, declared: "Viva Italy, Viva Berlusconi!"
Berlusconi questioned the president's impartiality, said the Italian press was "72 per cnet left-wing" and made it clear he would not quit.
"We must govern for five years with or without the law,"said the 73-year-old conservative tycoon, who insisted that he had the support of 70 per cent of the Italian people.
Berlusconi now faces at least two legal battles.
In one case, the conservative premier is accused of paying his British former tax lawyer David Mills US$600,000 (Bt20 million) to give false evidence in two trials in the 1990s. Mills has appealed against a guilty verdict made in February, when he was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail.
Another case involves allegations that Berlusconi's Mediaset television emprire inflated figures for the purchase of brjoadcasting rights in order to created slush funds.
La Stampa newsper said Berlusconi has up to 11 suspended trials "hanging over his head"
Italian newspapers said yesterday there was now a political war between Berlusconi,who is also under attqack over sex-scandal allegations, and President Giorgio Napolitano, who has insisted he will defend the country's constitution.
After the court's bombshell ruling against him, Berlusconi said the trials he now risks were "real farces" he slammed the Constitutional Court as "left wing" and stood with a clenched fist, declared: "Viva Italy, Viva Berlusconi!"
Berlusconi questioned the president's impartiality, said the Italian press was "72 per cnet left-wing" and made it clear he would not quit.
"We must govern for five years with or without the law,"said the 73-year-old conservative tycoon, who insisted that he had the support of 70 per cent of the Italian people.
Berlusconi now faces at least two legal battles.
In one case, the conservative premier is accused of paying his British former tax lawyer David Mills US$600,000 (Bt20 million) to give false evidence in two trials in the 1990s. Mills has appealed against a guilty verdict made in February, when he was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail.
Another case involves allegations that Berlusconi's Mediaset television emprire inflated figures for the purchase of brjoadcasting rights in order to created slush funds.
La Stampa newsper said Berlusconi has up to 11 suspended trials "hanging over his head"
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
King is doing fine
His Majesty the King is recovering well as his lung condition has improved, the Royal Household Bureau says.
The bureau yesterday said the King's condition was generally good. A chest X-ray has revealed reduced inflammation of His Majesty's lungs.
The bureau yesterday said the King's condition was generally good. A chest X-ray has revealed reduced inflammation of His Majesty's lungs.
HM stable
His Majesty the King's condition was stable yesterday and his doctors have stopped administering any more |antibiotics, the Royal Household Bureau said.
However, His Majesty was still undergoing physical |therapy, the Palace said in its 16th statement since the beloved monarch entered Siriraj Hospital with high fever late last month.
However, His Majesty was still undergoing physical |therapy, the Palace said in its 16th statement since the beloved monarch entered Siriraj Hospital with high fever late last month.
Royal wishes
Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, signs a book at Siriraj Hospital yesterday wishing His Majesty the King a speedy recovery from illness, with Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn looking on. Prince Andrew is in Thailand until Saturday as a guest of the King.
Monday, October 5, 2009
King on the mend
His Majesty the King's health is improving, palace officials say.
His Majesty has completed a course of anitibiotics treatment and is now undergoing physical therapy, the latest statement said.
the King developed a fever and was suffering from fatigue and loss of appetite when he was admitted to Siriraj Hospital on Sept 19.
His Majesty has completed a course of anitibiotics treatment and is now undergoing physical therapy, the latest statement said.
the King developed a fever and was suffering from fatigue and loss of appetite when he was admitted to Siriraj Hospital on Sept 19.
HM stable
His Majesty the King's condition was stable yesterday and his doctors have stopped administering any more |antibiotics, the Royal Household Bureau said.
However, His Majesty was still undergoing physical |therapy, the Palace said in its 16th statement since the beloved monarch entered Siriraj Hospital with high fever late last month.
However, His Majesty was still undergoing physical |therapy, the Palace said in its 16th statement since the beloved monarch entered Siriraj Hospital with high fever late last month.
Swelling in King's lungs has eased
His Majesty the King's condition has further improved with decreased inflammation of the lungs, the Royal Household Bureau says.
The bureau, in its update on His Majesty's condition yesterday, said a physical examination and X-rays of the chest revealed the inflammation of the King's lungs had eased.
His Majesty had a good appetite and was sleeping well, the bureau said.
In Phuket, Muslims and Thai-Chinese religious groups held large gatherings yesterday to pray for His Majesty's quick recovery.
More than 1,000 Muslims gathered in prayer at the Dubai mosque, Koh Kaew, also the location of the Phuket Islamic Office.
In the evening, more than 1,000 ThaiChinese lit candles and prayed for His Majesty in a songkaeng ceremony at Jui Tui shrine.
The bureau, in its update on His Majesty's condition yesterday, said a physical examination and X-rays of the chest revealed the inflammation of the King's lungs had eased.
His Majesty had a good appetite and was sleeping well, the bureau said.
In Phuket, Muslims and Thai-Chinese religious groups held large gatherings yesterday to pray for His Majesty's quick recovery.
More than 1,000 Muslims gathered in prayer at the Dubai mosque, Koh Kaew, also the location of the Phuket Islamic Office.
In the evening, more than 1,000 ThaiChinese lit candles and prayed for His Majesty in a songkaeng ceremony at Jui Tui shrine.
HM's appetite improves, intravenous fluid stopped
His Majesty the King's general condition is good and his appetite has improved, according to the latest report from the Royal Household Bureau yesterday. In its 14th statement on the King's health, the bureau said the Siriraj Hospital medical team had stopped giving intravenous fluid to the 81-year-old monarch.
Large numbers of Thais continued to visit the hospital to sign the guest books provided by the bureau, expressing their affection and get-well wishes to the King.
Among yesterday's visitors were Keigo Sato, a nine-year-old Japanese-Thai boy from Phichit, and his Japanese father, Katsumi; Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silapa-archa; Bangkok councillor Suphamol Hutasing and 100 Sai Mai district residents; and students from Bangkok's Phraharuthai Convent School.
Others included Thanphuying Pensri Vajarodhaya, who chairs the Naatayasala Hoon Lakhon Lek (Joe Louis) Foundation, and 60 members of the Thai Bikers' Club.
Officials from His Majesty the King's Personal Affairs Division also brought a 16mm film-producing camera to record the event for the Royal Private Film Archive.
Large numbers of Thais continued to visit the hospital to sign the guest books provided by the bureau, expressing their affection and get-well wishes to the King.
Among yesterday's visitors were Keigo Sato, a nine-year-old Japanese-Thai boy from Phichit, and his Japanese father, Katsumi; Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silapa-archa; Bangkok councillor Suphamol Hutasing and 100 Sai Mai district residents; and students from Bangkok's Phraharuthai Convent School.
Others included Thanphuying Pensri Vajarodhaya, who chairs the Naatayasala Hoon Lakhon Lek (Joe Louis) Foundation, and 60 members of the Thai Bikers' Club.
Officials from His Majesty the King's Personal Affairs Division also brought a 16mm film-producing camera to record the event for the Royal Private Film Archive.
HM OFF INTRAVENOUS DRIP
His Majesty the King's overall condition is good and he is not being fed intravenously any more,the Royal Household Bureau said yesterday.
The bureau said the King could eat normally and intravenous drips to help him overcome his weakness had been discontinued.
The bureau said the King could eat normally and intravenous drips to help him overcome his weakness had been discontinued.
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