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Published on October 16, 2007

Examination results showed the surface of His Majesty's brain slightly lacked sufficient blood volume, although his nervous system had returned to normal.

The strength in his right leg, right upper and lower forearm had increased to almost normal, the latest statement said.

"His Majesty is now in good spirits," it said.

The statement was the third since the King was admitted to Siriraj Hospital on Saturday.

His Majesty Ismail Petra ibni Almarhum Al-Sultan Yahya Petra and his wife Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis Binti Tengku Abdul Hamid, of Malaysia's Kelantan state, had their aide present a vase of flowers and a personal statement to the King to wish him a speedy recovery.

US Ambassador Ralph Boyce also signed a message at the hospital, along with a large number of people, including politicians and Buddhist monks who queued up all day to sign messages wishing His Majesty a quick recovery.

A slight commotion occurred yesterday after crowds cheered several celebrities who came to the hospital to write messages and get in photos with fans of the King.

Some paid respect at the statue of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkhla - the King's father - within the hospital compound.

Many people said they were very relieved to hear the latest news from the Royal Household Bureau.

Saowanee Preuksathisari-korn, 68, from Ayutthaya, said she was astonished to learn about His Majesty's illness so she and 100 senior citizens from Ayutthaya came to the hospital to present flowers and write messages of support. After the statement was announced, she felt much better and very happy. She said she hoped His Majesty would recover soon.

Another well-wisher from Nakhon Ratchasima, Silpa Upimai, 52, said she felt happy His Majesty was recovering and thanked Siriraj Hospital doctors and nurses for taking good care of the monarch.

Silpa said this was the first day she had signed a message and would continue to come to the hospital to wish His Majesty a quick recovery.

 The Nation