Thai people stay up all night praying for the king

Thai people stood by the hospital, wearing pink shirts, in the belief that it would bring good luck to their 88-year-old King.

On October 12, thousands of people gathered at Sirija Hospital in Bangkok to pray when information about King Bhumibol Adulyadej's health took a turn for the worse, according to the Thai Royal Family's announcement.

People from all over Thailand have flocked to Sirija Hospital in Bangkok, where King Bhumibol Adulyadej is being treated.

Thai people are worried about the King's health.

They wore pink shirts because they believed it would bring good luck to their king.

People lit incense, candles, chanted sutras, shouted "Long live the king" and looked up to the hospital room where the king was being treated.

Ms. Suwanna Kenumtieng (62 years old) said that after hearing the bad news about the king's health, she went to the hospital to pray.

She and the people here will stay at the hospital until the king's health improves.

“I hope His Majesty the King will get better, we love him very much. I believe he will live to be a hundred and continue to stay with the Thai people for many more years,” said Ms. Suwanna.

In the latest announcement about the health of the Thai king released by the Royal Family on the night of October 12, the 88-year-old king's health has not improved.

Blood pressure and pulse are not at normal levels while the blood is infected and liver function is impaired.

Thailand's top doctors have put the king on a ventilator and kidney dialysis.

They affirmed that they will continue to monitor closely and do everything possible to help the king stabilize again.

Regarding the health of the Thai king, on the night of October 12, key members of the Royal Family such as Queen Sirikit, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, and Princess Sirindhorn were all present at Sirijai Hospital.

Thai people stay up all night to pray for the king's health.

In addition to members of the royal family, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had to cancel a business trip to urgently return to Bangkok and attend the hospital amid increasing negative information about the King's health.

Thai government spokesman General Sansern also called on people to remain calm and not listen to rumors on social media.

Currently, security in Bangkok has also been tightened because, according to the country's authorities, the risk of terrorist bombings in the Thai capital is increasing.

Bad news about the health of the Thai king also caused the country's stock market to fluctuate. The index (SET) fell from 1,400 points to 1,355.75 points. In addition, major events of the Thai Royal Family were also postponed.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej (88 years old) has not appeared in public for the past year due to poor health./.

According to VOV