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 The sovereign power comes from all the Thais. The Monarch who is the Head [of State] exercises such power only in accordance with 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 person of the Monarch enjoys a sacred and inviolable status. In addition, no accusation or litigation can be filed against Him in any manner.

The Monarch selects and appoints [from amongst] competent persons one as President of the Privy Council and not more than fourteen others as Privy Councillors, who compose a Privy Council.

The Privy Council has the duty to present the Monarch with opinions on all the royal works about which the Monarch seeks their counsel.

Selection and appointment of Privy Councillors, and removal of Privy Councillors from their positions, are at the royal pleasure.

There shall be a National Legislative Assembly having the duty to prepare a constitution and consider bills.

In preparing a constitution, the National Legislative Assembly shall have regard to a general election which shall take place within the year 2521 Buddhist Era.