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Executive branch Thailand, in 35 editions.
The entry for Thailand published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 33 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 33
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024- monarch,
- prime minister,
- three deputy prime ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Privy Council
monarch, prime minister, three deputy prime ministers, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council
- monarch, interim prime minister, three interim deputy prime ministers, interim Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council;
- following the military coup of 23 February 1991 a National Peace-Keeping Council was set up
monarch, interim prime minister, three interim deputy prime ministers, interim Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council; following the military coup of 23 February 1991 a National Peace-Keeping Council was set up
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch, interim prime minister, three interim deputy prime ministers, interim Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council;
- following the military coup of 23 February 1991 a National Peace-Keeping Council was set up
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunlayadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Anan PANYARACHUN (since 10 June 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 22 March 1992 (next to be held by NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (360 total) Samakki Tham 79, Chart Thai Party 74, New Aspiration Party 72, DP 44, Palang Dharma 41, SAP 31, TCP 7, Solidarity Party 6, Rassadorn 4, Muanchon 1, Puangchon Chotahi 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, interim prime minister, three interim deputy prime ministers,
interim Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council; following the
military coup of 23 February 1991 a National Peace-Keeping Council was set
up
Chief of State:
King PHUMIPHON Adunlayadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince
WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Anan PANYARACHUN (since 10 June 1992)
House of Representatives:
last held 22 March 1992 (next to be held by NA); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (360 total) Samakki Tham 79, Chart Thai Party 74, New
Aspiration Party 72, DP 44, Palang Dharma 41, SAP 31, TCP 7, Solidarity
Party 6, Rassadorn 4, Muanchon 1, Puangchon Chotahi 1
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 13 September 1992 (next to be held by NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (360 total) DP 79, TNP 77, NDP 60, NAP 51, Phalang Tham 47, SAP 22, LDP 8, SP 8, Mass Party 4, Thai Citizen's Party 3, People's Party 1, People's Force Party 0
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- four deputy prime ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Privy Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 23 September 1992)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
House of Representatives:
last held 13 September 1992 (next to be held by NA); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (360 total) DP 79, TNP 77, NDP 60, NAP 51, Phalang
Tham 47, SAP 22, LDP 8, SP 8, Mass Party 4, Thai Citizen's Party 3, People's
Party 1, People's Force Party 0
monarch, prime minister, four deputy prime ministers, Council of Ministers
(cabinet), Privy Council
Chief of State:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince
WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 23 September 1992)
The entry for Thailand did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 23 September 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir
Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
head of government: Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 23 September
1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946) is a constitutional monarch; Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BANHAN Sinlapa-acha (since 13 July 1995); prime minister must be appointed from among the members of the House of Representatives
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir 1946) is a
constitutional monarch; Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON
(born 28 July 1952)
head of government: Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai BANHAN Sinlapa-acha (since 23 September 131992) July 1995); prime minister must be appointed from among the members
of the House of Representatives
cabinet: Council of Ministers
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut (since 25 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections :
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following elections in the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats usually becomes prime minister
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946) is a 1946); Heir
constitutional monarch;
Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON
head of government: Prime Minister BANHAN Sinlapa-acha CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut (since 13 25July 1995); November 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections : none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime minister must be appointed
designated from among the membersRepresentatives Representatives;cabinet: Council following elections in the House of Ministers Representatives, the leader of the
party that wins a plurality of seats usually becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 15 November 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following a national election for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946); Heir 1946)
Apparent Crown Prince WACHIRALONGKON (born 28 July 1952)
head of government: Prime Minister CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut CHUAN Likphai (since 2515 November 1996)
1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Councilelections : elections: none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime minister
designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
following elections in a national election for the House of Representatives, the
leader of thewins can organize a plurality of seats majority coalition usually
becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 15 November 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following a national election for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 15 November
1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the king monarch is a constitutional monarch; hereditary; prime minister
designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
following a national election for the House of Representatives, the
leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually
becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 15 November 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following a national election for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Prime Minister CHUAN Likphai (since 15 November
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946) head of government: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since NA January 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers note: there is also a Privy Council elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following a national election for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)CHUAN Likphai THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 15 November 1997)NA January 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
note: there is also a Privy Council
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers Gen. (Ret.) CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut, KON Thappharansi, SUWIT Khunkitti, CHATURON Chaisaeng, VISHANU Krua-ngam, and PROMMIN Lertsuridej (since 18 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the king
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
note: there is also a Privy Council
head of government: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since NA January 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers Gen. (Ret.) CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut, KON Thappharansi, SUWIT Khunkitti, CHATURON Chaisaeng, VISHANU Krua-ngam, and PROMMIN Lertsuridej (since 18 February 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following a national election elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually becomes is appointed prime minister by the king
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers CHATURON Chaisaeng, Gen. CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut (Ret.), PURACHAI Piamsombun, VISHANU Krua-ngam (since 8 November 2003); LIPTAPANLOP Suwat (since 1 July 2004); SOMSAK Thepsuthin, PHINIT Charusombat (since 6 October 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the king
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)note: there is also a Privy Councilhead of government: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers Gen. (Ret.) CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut, KON Thappharansi, SUWIT Khunkitti, CHATURON Chaisaeng, Gen. CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut (Ret.), PURACHAI Piamsombun, VISHANU Krua-ngam, and PROMMIN Lertsuridej Krua-ngam (since 18 February 2001) 8 November 2003); LIPTAPANLOP Suwat (since 1 July 2004); SOMSAK Thepsuthin, PHINIT Charusombat (since 6 October 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the king
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers CHITCHAI Wannasathi (since 11 March 2005), PHINIT Charusombat (since 6 October 2004), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 11 March 2005), SURAKIAT Sathianthai (since 11 March 2005);
- SURIYA Chungrungruankit (since 3 August 2005), SUWAT Liptapanlop (since 3 August 2005), WISANU Kruangam (since 8 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the king
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (since 9 February 2001) and Deputy Prime Ministers CHATURON Chaisaeng, Gen. CHAWALIT Yongchaiyut (Ret.), PURACHAI Piamsombun, VISHANU Krua-ngam (since 8 November 2003); LIPTAPANLOP Suwat CHITCHAI Wannasathi (since 1 July 2004); SOMSAK Thepsuthin, 11 March 2005), PHINIT Charusombat (since 6 October 2004) 2004), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 11 March 2005), SURAKIAT Sathianthai (since 11 March 2005); SURIYA Chungrungruankit (since 3 August 2005), SUWAT Liptapanlop (since 3 August 2005), WISANU Kruangam (since 8 November 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister is designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can organize a majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the king
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister SURAYUT Chulanon (since 1 October 2006);
- Interim Deputy Prime Ministers KHOSIT Panpiamrat (since 9 October 2006);
- PRIDIYATHON Thewakun (since 9 October 2006)
note: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat was overthrown on 19 September 2006 in a coup led by General SONTHI Boonyaratglin
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- monarch is hereditary;
- according to 1997 constitution, prime minister was designated from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat SURAYUT Chulanon (since 9 February 2001) and 1 October 2006); Interim Deputy Prime Ministers CHITCHAI Wannasathi (since 11 March 2005), PHINIT Charusombat KHOSIT Panpiamrat (since 6 9 October 2004), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 11 March 2005), SURAKIAT Sathianthai (since 11 March 2005); SURIYA Chungrungruankit (since 3 August 2005), SUWAT Liptapanlop (since 3 August 2005), WISANU Kruangam 2006); PRIDIYATHON Thewakun (since 8 November 2003) 9 October 2006)
note: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat was overthrown on 19 September 2006 in a coup led by General SONTHI Boonyaratglin
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; according to 1997 constitution, prime minister is was designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party that can could organize a majority coalition usually is was appointed prime minister by the king
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SURAYUT Chulanon (SURAYUD Chulanont) (since 1 October 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister KHOSIT Panpiamrat (KHOSIT Panpiemras) (since 8 October 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SOHTHI Boonyaratkalin) (since 1 October 2007);
- Deputy Prime Minister PHAIBUN Wattanasiritham (PAIBOON Wattanasiritham) (since 8 March 2007)
note: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (THAKSIN Shinawatra) was overthrown on 19 September 2006 in a coup led by General SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SONTHI Boonyaratkalin)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- none;
- monarch is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is designated from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king;
- prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister SURAYUT Chulanon (SURAYUD Chulanont) (since 1 October 2006); Interim Deputy Prime Ministers Minister KHOSIT Panpiamrat (KHOSIT Panpiemras) (since 9 8 October 2006); PRIDIYATHON Thewakun Deputy Prime Minister SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SOHTHI Boonyaratkalin) (since 9 1 October 2006) 2007); Deputy Prime Minister PHAIBUN Wattanasiritham (PAIBOON Wattanasiritham) (since 8 March 2007)
note: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (THAKSIN Shinawatra) was overthrown on 19 September 2006 in a coup led by General SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SONTHI Boonyaratkalin)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; monarch is hereditary; according to 1997 2007 constitution, prime minister was is designated from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king king; prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet or (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 17 December 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister OLARN Cahipravat (since 24 September 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 7 February 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SOMPONG Amornwiwat (since 24 September 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
- elections:
- monarch is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is designated from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king;
- prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet or (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) (since 9 June 1946)
head of government: Prime Minister SURAYUT Chulanon (SURAYUD Chulanont) ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 1 October 2006); 17 December 2008); Deputy Prime Minister KHOSIT Panpiamrat (KHOSIT Panpiemras) OLARN Cahipravat (since 8 October 2006); 24 September 2008); Deputy Prime Minister SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SOHTHI Boonyaratkalin) SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 1 October 2007); 7 February 2008); Deputy Prime Minister PHAIBUN Wattanasiritham (PAIBOON Wattanasiritham) SOMPONG Amornwiwat (since 8 March 2007) 24 September
note: Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat (THAKSIN Shinawatra) was overthrown on 192006 in a coup led by General SONTHI Boonyaratglin (SONTHI Boonyaratkalin) 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council
elections: none; monarch is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is designated from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king; prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 17 December 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister KORBSAK Saphawasu, also spelled KORBSAK Sabhavasu (since 22 December 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 7 February 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SUTHEP Thueaksuban, also spelled SUTHEP Thaugsuban (since 22 December 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
note: there is also a Privy Council advising the king
- elections:
- monarch is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king;
- prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet or (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 17 December 2008); Deputy Prime Minister OLARN Cahipravat KORBSAK Saphawasu, also spelled KORBSAK Sabhavasu (since 24 September 22 December 2008); Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 7 February 2008); Deputy Prime Minister SOMPONG Amornwiwat SUTHEP Thueaksuban, also spelled SUTHEP Thaugsuban (since 24 September 22 December 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
note:
there is also a Privy Council advising the king
elections:
monarch is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is designated elected from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king; prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 17 December 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 7 February 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister SUTHEP Thueaksuban, also spelled SUTHEP Thaugsuban (since 22 December 2008);
- Deputy Prime Minister TRAIRONG Suwannakhiri (since 18 January 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council advising the king
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister elected from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king;
- the prime minister limited to two four-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva (since 17 December 2008); Deputy Prime Minister KORBSAK Saphawasu, also spelled KORBSAK Sabhavasu (since 22 December 2008); Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart (since 7 February 2008); Deputy Prime Minister SUTHEP Thueaksuban, also spelled SUTHEP Thaugsuban (since 22 December 2008) 2008); Deputy Prime Minister TRAIRONG Suwannakhiri (since 18 January 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council advising the king
elections:monarch the monarchy is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party that could positioned to organize a majority coalition usually was appointed becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two 4-year four-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister CHALERM Yubamrung (since 10 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister CHUMPHON Sinlapa-acha, also spelled CHUMPOL SILPA-archa (since 10 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 10 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister KOWIT Wattana (since 10 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister YONGYUT Wichaidit (10 August 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council advising the king
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king;
- the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister ABHISIT Wetchachiwa, YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled ABHISIT Vejjajiva YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 17 December 2008); 8 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister SANAN Kachornprasat, also spelled SANAN Kachornparsart CHALERM Yubamrung (since 7 February 2008); 10 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister SUTHEP Thueaksuban, CHUMPHON Sinlapa-acha, also spelled SUTHEP Thaugsuban CHUMPOL SILPA-archa (since 22 December 2008); 10 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister TRAIRONG Suwannakhiri KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 18 January 2010) 10 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister KOWIT Wattana (since 10 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister YONGYUT Wichaidit (10 August 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council advising the king
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister CHARUPHONG Rueangsusan also spelled JARUPONG Ruangsuwan (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister CHALOEM Yubamrung also spelled CHALERM Yubamrung (since 28 October 2012; Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PHONGTHEP Therkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PLODPRASOP Suraswadi (since 28 October 2012);Deputy Prime Minister SURAPHONG Towijakchaikun also spelled SURAPONG Tovichakchaikul (since 28 October 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council advising the king
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives;
- following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king;
- the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister CHALERM Yubamrung CHARUPHONG Rueangsusan also spelled JARUPONG Ruangsuwan (since 10 August 2011); 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister CHUMPHON Sinlapa-acha, CHALOEM Yubamrung also spelled CHUMPOL SILPA-archa CHALERM Yubamrung (since 10 August 2011); 28 October 2012; Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 10 August 2011); 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister KOWIT Wattana PHONGTHEP Therkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana (since 10 August 2011); 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister YONGYUT Wichaidit (10 August 2011) PLODPRASOP Suraswadi (since 28 October 2012);Deputy Prime Minister SURAPHONG Towijakchaikun also spelled SURAPONG Tovichakchaikul (since 28 October 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council advising the king
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011);
- Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 28 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Minister PHONGTHEP Therkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana (since 28 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Minister PLODPRASOP Suraswadi (since 28 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Minister PRACHA Promnok (since 24 March 2013);
- Deputy Prime Minister SURAPHONG Towijakchaikun also spelled SURAPONG Tovichakchaikul (since 28 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Minister YUKHON Limiaemthong (since 25 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council advising the king
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- according to the 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king;
- the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, Chinnawat also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister CHARUPHONG Rueangsusan also spelled JARUPONG Ruangsuwan (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister CHALOEM Yubamrung also spelled CHALERM Yubamrung (since 28 October 2012; Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PHONGTHEP Therkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PLODPRASOP Suraswadi (since 28 October 2012);Deputy 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PRACHA Promnok (since 24 March 2013); Deputy Prime Minister SURAPHONG Towijakchaikun also spelled SURAPONG Tovichakchaikul (since 28 October 2012) 2012); Deputy Prime Minister YUKHON Limiaemthong (since 25 March 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council advising the king
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; according to the 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (acting) NIWATTAMRONG Boonsongpaisan;
- Deputy Prime Minister PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Therkanchana (since 28 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Minister YUKHON Limlaemthong (since 25 March 2013);
- note - 4 other deputy prime ministers were removed from office on 7 May 2014
note: Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 and a coup on 22 May 2014
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: a Privy Council advises the king
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the prime minister is elected from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king;
- the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
chief of state:
King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
head of government:
Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra (since 8 August 2011); Deputy Prime Minister KITTIRAT Na Ranong (since 28 October 2012); (acting) NIWATTAMRONG Boonsongpaisan; Deputy Prime Minister PHONGTHEP Therkanchana Thepkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Thepkanchana (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PLODPRASOP Suraswadi Therkanchana (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister PRACHA Promnok YUKHON Limlaemthong (since 24 25 March 2013); Deputy note - 4 other deputy prime ministers were removed from office on 7 May 2014
note:
Prime Minister SURAPHONG Towijakchaikun YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled SURAPONG Tovichakchaikul (since 28 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister YUKHON Limiaemthong (since 25 March 2013) YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 and a coup on 22 May 2014
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:there is also a Privy Council advising advises the king
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; according to the 2007 constitution, the prime minister is elected from among members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
- chief of state:
- King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014) Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen., PRIDIYATHON Thewakun, YONGYUT Yutthawong, THANASAK Patimaprakon, Gen., WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch with a resolution of the National Legislative Assembly (as stated in the 2014 interim constitution)
note: Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 followed by a coup on 22 May 2014
chief of state:
head of government:
Prime Minister (acting) NIWATTAMRONG Boonsongpaisan; DeputyPHONGTHEP Thepkanchana also spelled PHONGTHEP Therkanchana Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 28 October 2012); 25 August 2014) Deputy Prime Minister YUKHON Limlaemthong Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen., PRIDIYATHON Thewakun, YONGYUT Yutthawong, THANASAK Patimaprakon, Gen., WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 25 March 2013); note - 4 other deputy 31 August 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime ministers were removed from office on 7 May minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch with a resolution of the National Legislative Assembly (as stated in the 2014 interim constitution)
note:and followed by a coup on 22 May 2014
cabinet:
Council of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
a Privy Council advises the king
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; the prime minister is elected from among members of the House of Representatives; following national elections for the House of Representatives, the leader of the party positioned to organize a majority coalition usually becomes prime minister by appointment by the king; the prime minister is limited to two four-year terms
- chief of state:
- Privy Council President PREM Tinsulanonda serves as Regent (since 13 October 2016);
- note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014) Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), THANASAK Patimaprakon, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphitak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong (since 20 August 2015), NARONG Phiphatthanasai (since 20 August 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch with a resolution of the National Legislative Assembly (as stated in the 2014 interim constitution)
note: Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 followed by a coup on 22 May 2014
chief of state: Privy Council President PREM Tinsulanonda serves as Regent (since 13 October 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014) Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen., PRIDIYATHON Thewakun, YONGYUT Yutthawong, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), THANASAK Patimaprakon, Gen., Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014) 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphitak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong (since 20 August 2015), NARONG Phiphatthanasai (since 20 August 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch with a resolution of the National Legislative Assembly (as stated in the 2014 interim constitution)
note: Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 followed by a coup on 22 May 2014
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (since 1 December 2016);
- note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong, Air Chief Mar. (since 20 August 2015), CHATCHAI Sarikan, Gen. (since 23 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLUCK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra
chief of state: Privy Council President PREM Tinsulanonda serves as Regent King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (since 13 October 1 December 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014) 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), THANASAK Patimaprakon, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphitak Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong Chantong, Air Chief Mar. (since 20 August 2015), NARONG Phiphatthanasai CHATCHAI Sarikan, Gen. (since 20 August 2015) 23 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch with a resolution House of Representatives approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the National Legislative Assembly King (as stated in the 2014 interim constitution) transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK YINGLUCK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra, was removed from office on 7 May 2014 after the Constitutional Court ruled she illegally transferred a government official; Thai army declared martial law on 20 May 2014 followed by a coup on 22 May 2014 Shinawatra
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, (since 1 December 2016);
- note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong, Air Chief Mar. (since 20 August 2015), CHATCHAI Sarikanya (since 23 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: Prayut Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun Bodindradebayavarangkun, (since 1 December 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong, Air Chief Mar. (since 20 August 2015), CHATCHAI Sarikan, Gen. Sarikanya (since 23 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLUCK Chinnawat, also spelled YINGLUCK Shinawatra YINGLAK Chinnawat
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, (since 1 December 2016);
- note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014);
- Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), CHURIN Laksanawisit (since November 2019), ANUTHIN Chanwirakun (since November 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament - 498 votes to 244 for THANATHON Chuengrungrueangkit (FFP)
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, (since 1 December 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Gen. PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan, Gen. Wongsuwan (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak (since 20 August 2015), PRACHIN Chantong, Air Chief Mar. CHURIN Laksanawisit (since 20 August 2015), CHATCHAI Sarikanya November 2019), ANUTHIN Chanwirakun (since 23 November 2017) 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: Prayut PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament - 498 votes to 244 for THANATHON Chuengrungrueangkit (FFP)
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn, (since 1 December 2016);
- note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014);
- Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan (since 31 August 2014), WITSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SUPHATTHANAPHONG Phanmichao (since August 2020), CHURIN Laksanawisit (since November 2019), ANUTHIN Chanwirakun (since November 2019), DON Pramudwinai (since August 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament - 498 votes to 244 for THANATHON Chuengrungrueangkit (FFP)
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON Bodinthrathepphayawarangkun, WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, Vajiralongkorn, (since 1 December 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016
head of government: Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan (since 31 August 2014), WISSANU WITSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SOMKHIT Chatusiphithak SUPHATTHANAPHONG Phanmichao (since 20 August 2015), 2020), CHURIN Laksanawisit (since November 2019), ANUTHIN Chanwirakun (since November 2019) 2019), DON Pramudwinai (since August 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament - 498 votes to 244 for THANATHON Chuengrungrueangkit (FFP)
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn, (since 1 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 11 June 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn, (since 1 December 2016); note - King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet, also spelled BHUMIBOL Adulyadej (since 9 June 1946) died 13 October 2016 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 25 August 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers PRAWIT Wongsuwan (since 31 August 2014), WITSANU Kruea-ngam (since 31 August 2014), SUPHATTHANAPHONG Phanmichao (since August 2020), CHURIN Laksanawisit (since November 2019), ANUTHIN Chanwirakun (since November 2019), DON Pramudwinai (since August 2020) 11 June 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament - 498 votes to 244 for THANATHON Chuengrungrueangkit (FFP)
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since July 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for prime minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution);
- the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn, Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha (since 11 June July 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for Prime Minister prime minister who must then be appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime minister in August 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister by the parliament
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SETTHA Thawisin (since 5 September 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister candidate approved by the House of Representatives and Senate and appointed by the king;
- starting in 2024, approval of prime minister needed only by the House of Representatives
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON, also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister PRAYUT Chan-ocha SETTHA Thawisin (since July 2019) 5 September 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by the House of Representatives and Senate approves a person for prime minister who must then be and appointed by the King (as stated in the transitory provision of the 2017 constitution); the office of prime minister can be held for up to a total of 8 years king; starting in
note: PRAYUT Chan-ocha was appointed interim prime ministerAugust 2014, three months after he staged the coup that removed the previously elected government 2024, approval of Prime Minister YINGLAK Chinnawat; on 5 June 2019 PRAYUT (independent) was approved as prime minister needed only by the parliament House of Representatives
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON; also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PHAETHONGTHAN Chinnawat; also spelled PAETONGTARN Shinawatra (since 18 August 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister candidate approved by the House of Representatives and Senate and appointed by the king;
- starting in 2024, approval of prime minister needed only by the House of Representatives
note: following its May 2023 election win, the MJP formed an eight-party coalition and put forward its leader PITA Limjaroenrat for prime minister; however, the Senate blocked PITA from becoming prime minister in the first National Assembly vote in July 2023, and the Assembly subsequently voted that he could not submit his name again; the Constitutional Court also suspended PITA after accepting cases accusing him of violating election law; in August 2023, MJP handed over the lead in forming a new government to the second largest party in the coalition, PTP, which then formed a new coalition without MJP; PTP put forward SRETTHA Thavisin for prime minister, and he was approved by the National Assembly 482 votes out of a possible 747
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON, WACHIRALONGKON; also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister SETTHA Thawisin PHAETHONGTHAN Chinnawat; also spelled PAETONGTARN Shinawatra (since 5 September 2023) 18 August 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by the House of Representatives and Senate and appointed by the king; starting in 2024, approval of prime minister needed only by the House of Representatives
note: following its May 2023 election win, the MJP formed an eight-party coalition and put forward its leader PITA Limjaroenrat for prime minister; however, the Senate blocked PITA from becoming prime minister in the first National Assembly vote in July 2023, and the Assembly subsequently voted that he could not submit his name again; the Constitutional Court also suspended PITA after accepting cases accusing him of violating election law; in August 2023, MJP handed over the lead in forming a new government to the second largest party in the coalition, PTP, which then formed a new coalition without MJP; PTP put forward SRETTHA Thavisin for prime minister, and he was approved by the National Assembly 482 votes out of a possible 747
- chief of state:
- King WACHIRALONGKON; also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ANUTIN Charnvirakul (since 5 Sep 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by House of Representatives and appointed by the king
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King WACHIRALONGKON; also spelled Vajiralongkorn (since 1 December 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister ANUTIN Charnvirakul (since 5 Sep 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king
election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by House of Representatives and appointed by the king
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Thailand: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/thailand/executive-branch.