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Thai King Returns to Hospital
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej for a short time left the hospital where he has been treated for the past five months to make a late-night visit to his palace, an official announced on Sunday.
It was the only time the 82-year-old ruler has left Siriraj Hospital since he was hospitalized Sept. 19 [...]

His Majesty the King Leaves Hospital
His Majesty the King of Thailand has left Siriraj Hospital on and returned to Chitrlada Palace.
Radio Thailand announced that he was attending a private function at the palace.
His Majesty had staid in the hospital for over five months, with only a brief break for a public appearance on his [...]

His Majesty The King Meets with New Cabinet Members
The King yesterday held an audience with the five new Thai government cabinet ministers at Chalerm Phrakiat Building in Siriraj Hospital.
The five new ministers are Deputy Prime Minister Trairong Suwannakhiri, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit, Education Minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat, Deputy Transport Minister Suchart Chokechaiwattanakorn and Deputy Public [...]

Lord of Suvarnabhumi
By Thanong Khanthong
The Nation
Published on December 5, 2009
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turns 82 today, has been practicing two virtues simultaneously as he aims for complete enlightenment.
With perseverance and giving as his goal, King Bhumibol has attained a pure soul. He guides his people to realise Suvarnabhumi, the Golden Land for a Buddha-to-be. The [...]

Rumored Rumor Mongers Rumored to Have Spread Rumors
Thiranant Wipuchanin, 43, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday by Thai police after returning from a trip to Austria.
She has been charged with a violation of Article 14 of the 2007 Computer Offense Act, which makes it illegal to post false information which causes harm to national security [...]

Thai King Appears in Public
His Majesty the King of Thailand made a public appearance Friday afternoon by leaving his hospital room at Siriraj hospital to pay homage to the royal statues of his father and mother which stand in front of the hospital where he is staying.
The King sat on a wheelchair and in a [...]

His Majesty Improves
Thailand’s Princess Chulabhorn explained to a gathering at the Thai embassy in Berlin yesterday that His Majesty the King’s condition was improving.
It is the first time a member of the royal family had spoken publicly about His Majesty’s condition since he was first admitted to Siriraj Hospital because of inflammation of the lungs [...]

Thai Stocks Fall
Stocks in Thailand’s stock market sunk 5.3% yesterday in intense trading as institutional and overseas traders dumped stocks on continued anxiety about domestic instability and the wellbeing of His Majesty the King.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand, (SET) index dropped by 8% to a low of 670.72 points, before slightly rebounding late on bargain [...]

Abhisit to Boost Thai King’s Philosophy in U.N. Speech
Saturday, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit explained that his speech to be made at the United Nations General Assembly would center on the economic crisis, the many conflicts taking place in the world and even the problem of climate change.
He said he would endeavor to make clear how [...]