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 The Monarch exercises the legislative power through the National Assembly.

The Monarch exercises the executive power through the Council of Ministers.

The Monarch exercises the judicial power through the courts.

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.

Whenever the Monarch is to not reside in the Kingdom or, for any reason, is to be unable to handle His royal burdens, He will, with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint to regency a single person or several persons collectively. If the Monarch has not appointed or is unable to appoint [any Regent], the National Assembly shall discuss together and appoint [any Regent], and whilst no one has yet been appointed by the National Assembly, three oldest Members of the Chamber of Elders shall compose a temporary Council of Regency.