King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited disaster-affected areas in Thailand's southern provinces of Phuket and Phangnga on Friday. The royal couple have been in Thailand on a four-day visit to show their gratitude for the hospitality shown to Swedes caught in the tsunami that struck Asia late last year.
After touring areas ravaged by the disaster and attending a ceremony of mourning for victims, Carl and Silvia visited Bangkok's Phuket hospital where they met and sympathized with some of the Swedish survivors who are still recovering from their injuries in the Thai hospital. Later, they also spoke with doctors and nurses expressing their gratitude for their indefatigable efforts during the crisis.
The Swedish royals met earlier this week with Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit to personally thank them for the help, support and hospitality extended to Swedish nationals since the tragedy.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia wrap up their Thai visit on Saturday. They are the highest-level dignitaries to visit the tsunami-affected provinces since the fatal waves struck on December 26.
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