The first two sections of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand of 2007 state that “Thailand is one indivisible Kingdom” and that “Thailand follows a democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State”. Under the provisions of a constitutional monarchy, the King serves in a ceremonial capacity and functions as a stabilizing force. Section 3 of the Constitution further stipulates that “sovereign power belongs to the Thai people. The King as Head of State shall exercise such power through the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers and the Courts in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution”. While the actual governing and adjudicating is vested in the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers and the Courts, their pronouncements, laws and judgments are promulgated or issued in the name of the King.

The second chapter of the Constitution relates directly to the King. Section 8 states that “The King shall be enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated. No person shall expose the King to any sort of accusation or action”. Following sections enumerate his specific duties and prerogatives. Section 9 for example, states that “The King is a Buddhist and Upholder of religions”, while Section 10 provides that “The King holds the position of Head of the Thai Armed Forces,” which reflects the ancient role of the “warrior king”.