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40-1274: Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Paetongtarn Shinawatra ( PTP ) Phumtham Wechayachai ( PTP ) Suriya Juangroongruangkit ( PTP ) Anutin Charnvirakul ( BTP ) Pirapan Salirathavibhaga ( UTN ) Pichai Chunhavajira ( PTP ) Prasert Jantararuangtong ( PTP ) Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Mongkol Surasajja [REDACTED] Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Pichet Chuamuangphan ( PTP ) Paradorn Prissanananthakul ( BTP ) Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut ( PP ) [REDACTED] Mongkol Surasajja Kriangkrai Srirak Bunsong Noisophon President: Chanakarn Theeravechpolkul President: Prasitsak Meelarp President: Nakarin Mektrairat Diplomatic missions of / in Thailand Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Borders : Cambodia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Maritime : India Indonesia Vietnam) Foreign aid The National Council for Peace and Order ( NCPO ; Thai : คณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติ ; RTGS : khana raksa khwam sangop haeng chat ; abbreviated ( Thai : คสช. ; RTGS : khosocho ))
80-462: A new constitution drafted by the NCPO was promulgated replacing the 2014 interim constitution . The transitory provisions of the 2017 constitution state that the NCPO will come to an end when a cabinet established after the first general election under this constitution takes office, but until then the NCPO retained its sweeping powers under the 2014 constitution. These provisions also constitutionalised all
120-440: A convicted felon, a member of a local administration, a civil servant , a member of the judiciary or any other government agency. Being disenfranchised (being a member of the clergy , felon , or mentally infirm). If the candidate was a member of a local administration or a Minister he must have left his post for a period of at least five years before being eligible. Depending on the situation in each constitution. The term of
160-492: A law was issued to determine monthly salaries and other monetary benefits for NCPO staff. General Prayut was granted 125,590 baht per month. Each of the other NCPO members was granted salaries of 119,920 baht (US$ 3,362) per month. These salaries are in addition to the benefits they are already entitled to receive by virtue of their posts in the armed forces. Immediately after the coup was announced, People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters expressed their support for
200-466: A senate. Some constitutions provided for senate, with senators being fully appointed, half-elected, and fully elected. Most recently, during 2014 and 2019, the senate was abolished and replaced by unicameral National Legislative Assembly . The idea of bicameralism first permeated Thai politics with the Constitution of 1946 , when the government of Pridi Banomyong introduced a Senate modelled on
240-406: Is a member of Thailand’s Chakri dynasty and heir presumptive to the throne of Thailand . He is the fifth son and seventh and youngest child of King Vajiralongkorn ; his mother is Srirasmi Suwadee , the king's third legal wife. His father also has a daughter by his first wife, and five children (four sons and a daughter ) by his second wife; all the children of the second wife were born before
280-415: Is a neutral, prudent economic manager that refrains from mixing business and politics. Top army brass appear to be inexplicably wealthy. The generals have been accused of larding Thai companies with junta cronies, of boosting defense budgets, and of making little progress on economic reform. Since taking over, the NCPO has made full use of martial law to prosecute opponents, ban political activity, and censor
320-476: Is also uncertain because a 1974 constitutional amendment allows princesses to succeed the throne in the absence of an appointed successor. Princess Bajrakitiyabha , the second presumptive heir in line to the throne based on the 1924 Palace Law of Succession and eldest daughter of the king, was widely thought to be the next person in line until falling into a coma in December 2022. 2019 - [REDACTED] Knight of
360-477: Is selected by the candidates from represent twenty professional and social groups: bureaucrats, teachers, judges, farmers, and private companies. Even though the chamber is mandated to be nonpartisan, many media and analysts have identified political factions: Note: All of these numbers may not be 100% accurate. The qualifications for the membership of the Senate could be found in section 115, Part 3, Chapter 6 of
400-436: Is the heir presumptive to his father and first in line to the throne as the only officially recognised son of King Vajiralongkorn . However, because of Vajiralongkorn's December 2014 divorce from Srirasmi Suwadee , Dipangkorn's position in the line of succession is uncertain. The 1924 Palace Law of Succession lists "the order in the line of succession", following the first-born son of the king to be "the first-born son of
440-541: Is the upper house of the National Assembly of Thailand , Thailand's legislative branch . In accordance with the 2017 constitution of Thailand , the Senate is a non-partisan legislative chamber, composed of 200 members – all are selection by the candidates from 20 groups. Senators serve five year terms in office. However, in practice, the chamber is split into factions with political ties. Thailand has not always had
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#1732845639076480-548: The House of Representatives ; these include: Exclusive Powers: The Senate elected three presiding officers; one president and two vice presidents . The president of the Senate was also the ex-officio vice president of the National Assembly of Thailand. The election was done by secret ballot, after a resolution finalizing the selection the name was submitted to the king for formal appointment. There were no partisan officers as
520-673: The Office of Prime Minister On 26 May 2014, the NCPO announced the formation of its Board of Consultants: The stated objective of the coup and NCPO was to restore order to Thailand and to enact political reforms. Specifically, Thailand's military junta promised to clean up corruption, reduce political tensions, transform the Thai economy, solve the issues in Thailand's educational system and infrastructure, and equitably allocate state funding regionally. Since then, Thailand's military has failed to demonstrate it
560-399: The 2007 Constitution. A candidate intent on being a member of the Senate had to be a natural born citizen of Thailand as well as being 40 years or older on the year of election or selection. The candidate must have graduated with at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent. Elected candidates must have been born, must have had a home and had to be registered to vote in the province which
600-456: The British House of Lords . For the first time, an upper house came into existence in Thailand. The Senate was to be fully elected, however, the elections would be indirect, as the House of Representatives would elect the senators, for six-year terms. The 1946 Constitution was soon abrogated in a military coup. Subsequent constitutions saw only occasional bicameralism, and when it did exist,
640-1362: The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri 2016 - [REDACTED] King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) 2019 - [REDACTED] King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) [REDACTED] Media related to Dipangkorn Rasmijoti at Wikimedia Commons Senate of Thailand Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Paetongtarn Shinawatra ( PTP ) Phumtham Wechayachai ( PTP ) Suriya Juangroongruangkit ( PTP ) Anutin Charnvirakul ( BTP ) Pirapan Salirathavibhaga ( UTN ) Pichai Chunhavajira ( PTP ) Prasert Jantararuangtong ( PTP ) Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Mongkol Surasajja [REDACTED] Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Pichet Chuamuangphan ( PTP ) Paradorn Prissanananthakul ( BTP ) Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut ( PP ) [REDACTED] Mongkol Surasajja Kriangkrai Srirak Bunsong Noisophon President: Chanakarn Theeravechpolkul President: Prasitsak Meelarp President: Nakarin Mektrairat Diplomatic missions of / in Thailand Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Borders : Cambodia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Maritime : India Indonesia Vietnam) Foreign aid The Senate of Thailand
680-494: The NCPO's tightening control of Buddhism, also expressed surprise at the arrest. All of the monks arrested in the May raids were defrocked shortly after being taken into custody, and detained before trial. The NCPO repealed the 2007 Constitution , save the second chapter which deals with the King . In addition, it formally ordered the dissolution of the caretaker government, while the Senate
720-505: The Senate is five years. The term is fixed, therefore the Senate cannot be dissolved under any circumstances and would be re-elected in accordance with a Royal Decree issued thirty days after the expiration of the term and those who were formerly senators under this constitution (2017) will not be able to return to their positions again. Members of the Senate are entitled use the title Senator in front of their names ( Thai : สมาชิกวุฒิสภา or ส.ว.) . Membership of an elected Senator began on
760-442: The Senate was always filled with appointees from the military and the elite. The 1997 constitution saw a return to a fully elected Senate. That constitution was abrogated after the 2006 coup , and replaced with one calling for a half-elected/half-appointed Senate. The 2007 Constitution was itself repealed in 2018 following the 2014 coup , and replaced with a new one which provided for a fully appointed Senate. The 200-person Senate
800-559: The actions as well as the announcements and orders of the NCPO. Parliamentary elections under the new 2017 Constitution were held on 24 March 2019. The NCPO was dissolved on 16 July 2019 with the swearing-in of the new cabinet. Dipangkorn Rasmijoti The King The Queen Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani The Queen Mother Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti ( Thai : ทีปังกรรัศมีโชติ ; RTGS : Thipangkon Ratsamichot , pronounced [tʰīː.pāŋ.kɔ̄ːn rát.sà.mǐː.tɕʰôːt] ; born 29 April 2005)
840-642: The appointment of a monk from the Dhammayuttika Nikaya instead by King Rama X , who chose the name out of one of five given to him by Prayut. In 2017, Prayut used article 44 to replace the head of the National Office of Buddhism with a Department of Special Investigation (DSI) official. However, in August 2017, Prayut removed him from the post after religious groups called on the government to fire him because of his reform plans, which were viewed as damaging
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#1732845639076880-452: The candidate intended to represent. The candidate must not have been an ascendant, spouse or a child of a member of the House of Representatives or any person holding a political position and must not have been a member of a political party for at least five years. All other disqualifications were similar to that of the House, the individual must not have been: addicted to drugs, been bankrupt ,
920-456: The country. The junta censored the broadcasting system in Thailand, suspended most of the constitution (except for the article concerning the country's king), and detained members of the Thai cabinet. The NCPO was formally dissolved following the swearing-in of the new cabinet on 16 July 2019. Critics like former Thai ambassador Pithaya Pookaman charge that the NCPO "...is practically still very much intact. Its arbitrary power[s] ... transferred to
960-453: The coup, the NCPO set up a National Reform Council with a religious committee led by former Thai senator Paiboon Nititawan and former monk Mano Laohavanich . The calls for reform were led by one of Prayut's close allies, activist monk Phra Buddha Issara, known for leading the violent protests in Bangkok that led to the coup. In 2016, the NCPO proposed requiring temples to open their finances to
1000-415: The existing Internal Security Operations Command chaired by the prime minister." The original English name assumed by the junta was "National Peace and Order Maintaining Council" or "NPOMC". The name was later changed to "National Council for Peace and Order" or "NCPO" on 24 May 2014. On 22 May 2014, the NCPO announced its composition and stated that its leader would exercise all powers and duties which
1040-442: The image of monks. Phra Buddha Issara said the junta gave in to pressure too easily given government promises to fight corruption . In May 2018, the NCPO launched simultaneous raids of four different temples to arrest several monks shortly after a crackdown on protesters on the anniversary of the coup. To the surprise of many officials, one of the monks arrested was Phra Buddha Issara, known for his ties to Prayut. The right-wing monk
1080-711: The judicial branch to operate under its directives. Later that day, it transferred Police General Adul Saengsingkaew, who was the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and also its deputy leader, to an inactive post in the Office of the Prime Minister . Adul was replaced by Police General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit. On 26 May, King Bhumibol Adulyadej endorsed the coup, formally appointing General Prayut Chan-o-cha to "take charge of public administration" as of 24 May. Office of Prime Minister Minister of
1120-405: The laws invest in the prime minister and the cabinet, until a new prime minister was elected or appointed. On 23 May, the NCPO announced that short and long-term national administrative policies would be determined by its leader. It assigned its members to government ministries and agencies. On 24 May 2014, the NCPO dissolved the Senate and vested legislative power in its leader. It also ordered
1160-591: The media. More than 1,000 people, including academics, political bloggers, activists and politicians, have been detained or sent for "attitude adjustment" at military installations. There are allegations of torture. Prosecutions under the country's strict lèse majesté laws, which protect the monarchy from insult, have risen sharply. In its annual report in January 2015, Human Rights Watch said military rule had sent human rights in Thailand into "a freefall". The victims said that they were taken out of their house and detained in
1200-493: The military base. Renowned dissents such as Yingluck Shinawatra , Watana Muangsook , Pravit Rojanaphruk , and Karun Hosakul were abused by the NCPO since the coup. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters that "If they speak so 100 times, they will be summoned 100 times." Prawit added that "attitude adjustment" can last between three and seven days. From 2015, Buddhism in Thailand came under significantly higher state control during Prayut's premiership. Following
1240-640: The prince's name. The prince is styled His Royal Highness . A royal ceremony, called Phra Ratchaphithi Somphot Duean Lae Khuen Phra U ( พระราชพิธีสมโภชเดือนและขึ้นพระอู่ ), to celebrate the prince's first month was held on 17 June 2005 at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok . Prince Dipangkorn started his education at Chitralada School in Dusit Palace , before going to study abroad at Bavarian International School (BIS) in Bavaria , Germany . Prince Dipangkorn
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1280-475: The public and requiring monks to carry smart cards to identify their legal and religious backgrounds. The measures were aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in the management of temples and registration of monks, and were endorsed by the Sangha Supreme Council. The new constitution promulgated in 2017 indicates that the state shall support Buddhism and other religions as well as in disseminating
1320-467: The said prince and his royal consort" followed by "younger sons, in order, of the said prince and his royal consort." When Vajiralongkorn ended his relationship with his second wife in 1996, he disowned their four sons and said they had renounced their royal titles. However, the Royal Palace continued to recognize their right to use the style HSH, or His Serene Highness . Prince Dipangkorn's position
1360-535: The senate election day, while an appointed senator became a member after the publication of the election result by the Electoral Commission . Senators could not hold more than one consecutive term, therefore senators could not be re-elected. Senators continue to serve after their term is expired until a new Senator is confirmed. If there was a vacancy the seat was immediately filled either by election or appointment. The Senate shares many powers, if not more, than
1400-436: The takeover. Phra Buddha Issara, a Buddhist monk and PDRC co-leader, went on stage and proclaimed the victory of the anti- Yingluck Shinawatra government protesters before requesting that protesters return to their homes. Some pro-Shinawatra government protesters dispersed at the behest of the military, while others refused to leave. The NCPO provided 70 military vehicles to send protesters from both sides home. On 6 April 2017,
1440-538: The teachings of Theravada Buddhism. Prayut later stalled a decision by the Sangha Supreme Council by refusing to submit the nomination for Supreme Patriarch of Somdet Chuang , a Maha Nikaya monk who was next in line for the position. The appointment was stalled until a law passed that allowed the Thai government to bypass the Sangha Supreme Council and appoint the Supreme Patriarch directly. This led to
1480-505: The then-Crown Prince married their mother but were legitimised by their marriage. After the Crown Prince divorced his second wife in 1996, he disowned their four sons, leaving Dipangkorn as the only son recognised by the king. He is rumoured to have a developmental disorder . Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti was born by Caesarean section on 29 April 2005 at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok . On 15 June 2005, King Bhumibol Adulyadej proclaimed
1520-442: Was arrested for charges brought against him in 2014, including alleged robbery and detaining officials, however, his most serious charge was a charge of unauthorized use of the royal seal filed in 2017. Police did not state why he was just then being arrested for charges filed as far back as four years ago; one activist stated he believed it was because of an order from an undisclosed influential figure. Former Senator Paiboon, who led
1560-414: Was dissolved. Other state agencies, including the courts and the independent organs, remain operative. The NCPO imposed a curfew throughout the country, ordering people to stay indoors from 22:00 to 05:00. It laid down a ban on political gatherings and directed all protesters to disperse. It also ordered all educational institutes, both public and private, to close from 23 to 25 May 2014. On 2 August 2014,
1600-480: Was the military junta that ruled Thailand between its 2014 Thai coup d'état on 22 May 2014 and 16 July 2019. On 20 May 2014, the military declared martial law nationwide in an attempt to stop the country's escalating political crisis , and to force the democratically elected government out of office. On 22 May, the military removed the Yingluck Shinawatra government and formed the NCPO to take control of
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