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 A Monarch serves as the Head [of State] and holds the position of Head of the Thai Armed Forces.

The sovereign power comes from all the Thais. The Monarch who is the Head [of State] exercises such power only by virtue of the provisions of this Constitution for Administration.

The Monarch exercises the legislative power through the National Legislative Assembly, exercises the executive power through the Cabinet, and exercises the judicial power through the courts.

The Monarch enjoys a sacred and inviolable status. In addition, no accusation or litigation can be filed against Him in any manner.

There shall be a Privy Council with [Members] numbering not more than nine. The appointment and removal from positions of the Privy Councillors shall be at the royal pleasure.

There shall be a National Legislative Assembly composed of Members numbering two hundred and ninety-nine, who are appointed by the Monarch from amongst the persons of the Thai nationality by birth and of the age not less than full thirty-five years.