BANGKOK (TIP): Former Nepalese crown prince Paras Shah is inintensive care in Thailand after suffering a heart attack, the Nepaleseembassy in Bangkok said Wednesday.Shah, 42, who had been living in Thailand, was admitted to hospitallate Tuesday, acting Ambassador Dornath Aryal said.”Doctors said his condition is improving and he needs a fullexamination,” he said.

Bangkok’s Samitivej Hospital confirmed thatShah had been admitted but declined to discuss his condition.Shah, who as crown prince was unpopular for his playboy lifestyle,was arrested for cannabis possession on the Thai resort island ofPhuket in October. He was detained again in December for smashingproperty at a luxury apartment in Bangkok. On both occasions hedenied the charges and was released on bail.