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 The Monarch appoints Supreme Councillors of State, whose positions are for presenting Him with counsel on public affairs of the State.

Whenever the Monarch is to not reside in the Kingdom or to be unable to handle His royal burdens for any reason, He will appoint a Supreme Councillor of State as His Regent. If the Monarch has not made or is unable to make such appointment, the Supreme Council of State shall immediately engage in the public administration as a Council of Regency.

In the event that the royal throne becomes vacant and there is no Regent according to the provisions of section 10, the Supreme Council of State shall temporarily engage in the public administration as a Council of Regency until later, when the appointment of a successor as a monarch is announced.

Succession to the throne shall be in accordance with the gist of the Palace Law on Succession, 2467 Buddhist Era, together with the approval of the National Assembly.