Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej made another public appearance today as he observed a traditional festival at Siriraj Hospital, where he has been for over a month.
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Since his admittance to the hospital on September 19th, the people of Thailand have nervously followed news of King Bhumibol’s health. This latest appearance relieved Thais as it shows that their King is still in good health.
As national television showed, King Bhumibol lit a krathong for the Loy Krathong festival. An aide placed the krathong in the river as Queen Sirikit, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and other members of the royal family watched on. Loy Krathong is when Thais place lotus shaped trays into the Chao Phraya River in hopes of their bad luck drifting away, and they’ll receive good luck instead.
Outside of the hospital, thousands of well-wishers looked on as they held photographs of their beloved monarch.
Since news of the King’s health is a sensitive topic, any false information could lead to an arrest. It was revealed today that two people were charged with spreading rumors about Bhumibol’s health, which sent stocks plunging about two weeks ago.
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