King of Thailand hospitalized
Oct 14th, 2007, 05:04 PM
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I find it sad that all of us who love thailand are quick to respond to messages about restaurnts, hotels and shopping but don't seem overly interested in something that actually matters to the people in the country.
Oct 14th, 2007, 06:39 PM
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Gloria, I wouldn't interpret people not responding to this post as indicating a lack of interest. Cheryl and I talked about the King and his hospitalization over dinner tonight. We are awaiting further word on his status.
Oct 14th, 2007, 07:21 PM
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Lack of response does not indicate lack of concern or compassion. What do you want people to say?
Really, what is there to say about it...we could all speculate about what the problem is, how it came about, and the prognosis and treatment. What good would that do? It would be a discussion based on speculation with few if any medical opinions and I'm sure none of those would be from anyone directly involved. Speculation and rumors can actually be harmful, especially where politics is involved, and the news is already doing enough of that, talking about the possibility of unstability leading up to December elections.
Really, what is there to say about it...we could all speculate about what the problem is, how it came about, and the prognosis and treatment. What good would that do? It would be a discussion based on speculation with few if any medical opinions and I'm sure none of those would be from anyone directly involved. Speculation and rumors can actually be harmful, especially where politics is involved, and the news is already doing enough of that, talking about the possibility of unstability leading up to December elections.
Oct 15th, 2007, 12:40 AM
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You sent this message on a Sunday. The board is usually slow on the weekends. I would think that most Fodorites are out enjoying themselves or getting things done they can't get done during the week rather than checking Fodor's. I'm sure it will get more response tomorrow.
God bless the King.
God bless the King.
Oct 15th, 2007, 12:17 PM
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The Thai people have a genuine love and respect for their king. He has been the glue to keep the country together for many years!
The king has made hospitals available throughout the country with easy access for the locals with low prices. Every town and province you ride through you will notice the green cross indicating a hospital. The king and his administration mandated fixed prices at pharmacies to make medicines available at low prices for everyone.
The king has been personally involved in improving and modernizing agriculture and conservation of natural resources for a long time.
When you have dictators and petty tyrants in other countries terrorizing and robbing their countrymen, it is good to see a ruler who, for the most part, put the well being and welfare of his countrymen first!
The king has made hospitals available throughout the country with easy access for the locals with low prices. Every town and province you ride through you will notice the green cross indicating a hospital. The king and his administration mandated fixed prices at pharmacies to make medicines available at low prices for everyone.
The king has been personally involved in improving and modernizing agriculture and conservation of natural resources for a long time.
When you have dictators and petty tyrants in other countries terrorizing and robbing their countrymen, it is good to see a ruler who, for the most part, put the well being and welfare of his countrymen first!
