In its 21st statement on the King's health, the bureau also quoted the medical team treating him as saying that the King now could eat and sleep well.

The King has received medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital for fever and fatigue since September 20.

Meanwhile, members of the public continued to visit the hospital to sign get-well books for the King, while many also laid garlands in front of the monument of Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the King's father, to pray for the monarch's speedy recovery. The number of signers was recorded at more than 464,000 as of yesterday (October 10).

Students from Assumption University and Rangsit University, who received the 72nd anniversary celebrations of the King's birthday scholarships, were among yesterday's visitors.

In Kalasin's Muang district, 80 Ban Than Lamduan residents yesterday observed the Buddhist Eight Precepts and prayed for the King's quick recovery, while tambon Mae Pu municipality of Lampang province's Mae Phrik district led 500 villagers to offer food to nine monks and prayed for the King.