King Bhumibol Hospitalized

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King undergoes operation

BangkokPost.com, Agencies

Hospitalised Saturday for treatment of cerebral ischemia, His Majesty the King underwent about eight hours of surgery and related treatment for a blood clot which obstructed the flow of blood to his brain, official Thai News Agency reported.

His Majesty was admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital Saturday for threatment after showing symptoms of loss of strength in the right side of his body, the Royal Household announced.

Doctors diagnosed the king, 79, as suffering from lack an inadequate blood supply to the outer part of the left-side of his brain, said the Royal Household in an announcement broadcast on Thai TV.

According to the Stanford University medical school website, "Cerebral ischemia occurs when the brain does not receive enough blood flow to maintain normal neurologic function."

Following eight hours of drug administration by doctors, the king regained strength over his right leg and other parts of his body, the bureau said.

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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May H.M. recover soon and for 100%.
The country needs him more than ever!