King of Thailand

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Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (1991)

This revealed the faithful adherence of the Thai people to the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State, which was in accordance with the will of His Majesty's Uncle, King Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua, in granting the power to administer the State affairs to the Thai people.
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by the Supreme Court of Justice of Thailand Judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice No…

If the king is interpreted to be only referring to the reigning one, an act of disrespectful or defamatory nature against the current monarch is then allowed. Moreover, as earlier said, the Thai people have always been connected with the monarchy. The monarchs are still held in reverence, even after their deaths.
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Portal:Thailand Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (2017)

The appointment and removal of officials of the Royal Household shall be at the King’s pleasure.
The organisation and personnel administration of the Royal Household shall be at the King’s pleasure, as provided by Royal Decree.
Section 16. Whenever the King is absent from the Kingdom or unable to perform His functions for any reason whatsoever, the King may appoint one person or several persons forming a council as Regent. In the case where a Regent is appointed, the President of the National Assembly shall countersign the Royal Command therefor.
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