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 Thailand has an administration under the regime of democracy [and] has a Monarch as the Head [of State].

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 the Constitution.

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

The person of the Monarch is in the status of being respected and adored, which shall no one violate, and no accusation or proceeding shall 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 to the Monarch opinions on all the royal obligatory functions about which the Monarch seeks counsel.

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

The President of the National Administrative Reform Assembly shall countersign the appointment of the President of the Privy Council or