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Thailand is one and whole kingdom incapable of division.

The Thai people, regardless of their origins or religions, are equally under the protection of this Constitution.

The sovereign power does come from all the Thai people. The Monarch, who is the Head [of State], exercises such power only by virtue of the provisions of this Constitution.

The person of the Monarch dwells in the position of revered worship, which shall no one violate.

The Monarch must be a devotee of the Buddha and is the supreme patron of religions.

The Monarch holds the position of Head of the Thai Armed Forces.