Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon arrives for a cabinet meeting at Government House on May 16, before leaving for medical treatment overseas. (Photo by Thanarak Khunton)Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is in a hospital in Europe and is being treated for Meniere's disease, according to a source close to him. The source said Gen Prawit had hearing problems and episodes of dizziness while walking. Two weeks ago Gen Prawit had suffered ear pain. The source said Gen Prawit went to Europe with two military aides, but refused to name the hospital or the country were he was being treated.

Source: Bangkok Post May 24, 2017 06:11 UTC