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3. Executive
(The Prime
Minister )
Legislative
(The law
makers)
Thai
Government
Judiciary
(The Thai
Courts and
Legal system)
Thailand
Monarchy
Branches of the Thai
Government
Please remember this
because you need to
understand this to be
able to understand
your country, your
government and THE
CONSTITUTION
Constitution

4. Constitution
a. The supreme law used in
governing a country
b. The highest laws of a country.
c. The Constitution of Thailand
was stated to be a guideline for
governing Thai Society
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5. What does the
Constitution do?
a. Specifies the state’s form
and administrative system
(focused on rights, liberties
and equality)
b. Tells what are the powers of
the Monarchy, the government
and the Thai people.
c. Tells what the rights and
liberties the people have.
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6. How many times did
Thailand change its
constitution?
a. Since 1932, Thailand has
had 20 different constitutions
including the new one signed
by HM the King last year.
Mr Meechai Ruchupan, chairman of the junta-appointed
Constitution Drafting Committee, said that a government
roadmap for a mid-2017 election would be delayed by a
"minimum of two to three months". PHOTO: REUTERS
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7. What should be in the constitution?
Why have a constitution?

8. a. It shows that Thailand is a sovereign country
b. It certifies that Thailand is a unitary state.
c. Thailand is governed by the democratic monarchy. The King
is the Head of the State and uses his power thru the
Parliament, Ministers and the Courts
d. It protects human dignities, rights and liberties of
the Thai people
e. Thai people (irrespective of their origin, sex, or religion) shall
receive protection under the constitution.
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9. a. It shows that Thailand is a sovereign country
Sovereign here means
“independent”
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10. b. It certifies that Thailand is a unitary state.
Unitary State here
means that
Thailand is one
country only and
it follows the
central
government only
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11. c. Thailand is governed by the democratic monarchy. The
King is the Head of the State and uses his power thru the
Parliament, Ministers and the Courts
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12. d. It protects human dignities, rights and liberties of the Thai
people
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13. e. Thai people (irrespective of their origin, sex, or religion) shall
receive protection under the constitution.
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14. a. It shows that Thailand is a sovereign country
b. It certifies that Thailand is a unitary state.
c. Thailand is governed by the democratic monarchy. The King
is the Head of the State and uses his power thru the
Parliament, Ministers and the Courts
d. It protects human dignities, rights and liberties of
the Thai people
e. Thai people (irrespective of their origin, sex, or religion) shall
receive protection under the constitution.
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Explains that Thailand is
independent country that no
other country controls it
Explains that Thailand is one
country, one government
Explains the
power and role of
Monarchy,
democracy and
government
Explains that in Thailand,
the rights and freedom of
people are
respected/protected
Explains that whoever you are,
the Thai constitution will still
protect you

15. a. Maintain the
independence, sovereignty
and security of the nation
b. Preserving
the religions
c. Admiring HM the King as
Head of State and the Role
model for Thai People
d. Holding the
principles of the
constitutional
monarchy
e. Assuring and protecting
human dignities, rights,
liberties and equalities of
the people
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16. a. Maintain the independence, sovereignty and security of
the nation
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17. b. Preserving the religions
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18. c. Admiring HM the King as Head of State and the Role model for Thai
People
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19. d. Holding the principles of the constitutional
monarchy
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20. e. Assuring and protecting human dignities, rights, liberties
and equalities of the people
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21. a. Maintain the
independence, sovereignty
and security of the nation
b. Preserving
the religions
c. Admiring HM the King as
Head of State and the Role
model for Thai People
d. Holding the
principles of the
constitutional
monarchy
e. Assuring and protecting
human dignities, rights,
liberties and equalities of
the people
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22. Principle
means
“basic
ideas”
Or
“Main
ideas”
a. Thailand is a unitary state.
b. Thailand is a Democratic country under the
Constitutional Monarchy.
c. Sovereignty belongs to the People. The King is the Head of
State.
d. The Constitution protects the human dignities, rights, liberties and
equalities. The state is responsible for the protection of the people.
e. The Constitution provides equal protection to all Thai people no
matter who they are. There is fairness.
f. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Nation. No rules should
break what is in the Constitution.
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23. a. Thailand is a unitary state.
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24. b. Thailand is a Democratic country under the Constitutional
Monarchy.
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25. c. Sovereignty belongs to the
People.
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The King is the Head of State.
PM is head of government

26. d. The Constitution protects the human dignities, rights, liberties and
equalities. The state is responsible for the protection of the people.
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27. e. The Constitution provides equal protection to all Thai
people no matter who they are. There is fairness.
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28. f. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Nation.
No rules should break what is in the Constitution.
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29. Principle
means
“basic
ideas”
Or
“Main
ideas”
a. Thailand is a unitary state.
b. Thailand is a Democratic country under the
Constitutional Monarchy.
c. Sovereignty belongs to the People. The King is the Head of
State.
d. The Constitution protects the human dignities, rights, liberties and
equalities. The state is responsible for the protection of the people.
e. The Constitution provides equal protection to all Thai people no
matter who they are. There is fairness.
f. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Nation. No rules should
break what is in the Constitution.
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31. What should be in the constitution?
Why have a constitution?
What’s inside a
constitution
The focus

32. Protection of the rights, freedom, dignity, equality of the Thai people
1. Emphasize
on the
protection of
rights and
liberties of
the people
(The Constitution should)
“To give
importance”
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33. Thai people should be aware of their duties and responsibilities.
2. Identify
the duties of
the Thai
people
(The Constitution should)
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Duties = roles
(What people
must do)

34. The constitution should explain well the law-making power of the
government and how to properly run the country for peace and order.
3. Stipulate
the basic
state policy
(for the government
to pass laws and run
the country)
(The Constitution should)
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“To tell”
“To provide”
State Policy =
Plans and ideas of
the government

35. The Thai Parliament is divided into two groups: The House of
Representatives and the Senate
4. Provide
roles and
duties of the
parliament
(so the different
government offices will
know what job to do)
(The Constitution should)
Parliament = the
“government” where
the leader is a Prime
Minister
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36. The PM and his ministers are given the power to govern the country
according to the power given to them by the Constitution
5. Provide
roles for the
Council of
Ministers
(The Constitution should)
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Council of Ministers =
The Executive Branch
of the Thai
Government

38. The Constitution should be followed during elections so things will be fair
And for the political parties to be peaceful too.
6. Provide
regulations
on the
political
party and
election
(The Constitution should)
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39. Court should judge legal cases fairly by following the constitution and the
laws
7. Provide
regulations
on the court
(The Constitution should)
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40. The Thai politicians must follow the suggested virtues and ethics in the
constitution for the people and the country to benefit.
8. State the
important
virtues and
ethics of the
politicians
(The Constitution should)
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41. The constitution should allow the Thai people to take part in politics through various
channels such as voting, gathering, propose laws, express political opinions.
9. Promote
political
participation
of the people
(The Constitution should)
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Participation = to join

42. To allow non-government groups check on the government. The people
can also do this.
10. Allow
independent
organizations
to examine
the state
(The Constitution should)
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Examine = to study, to
look into, to observe

43. Allow local people and local government take part in working for their
own community.
11. Stipulate
roles and
duties of local
administrative
organizations
(The Constitution should)
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45. Homework:
Drawing Activity
1. Draw a picture:
“How should students participate/join in political
activities or any activities which can help the
country?”
=
- What can you do as a student?
- The answer is NOT ONLY protesting
- Being political doesn’t only mean sharing your
opinion
- Drawings should focus on you AS A STUDENT NOW
Your drawing on A4 Paper
Color it. Make it look good
Your name, class number and date
below here
Note for Late works
(1 day = Minus 3 Points on
the total score)
Give your works on:
2A – On Tuesday
2B – On Monday

48. Government
Legislative Branch
or
Legislative Power
Executive Branch
Or
Administrative Power
Judicial Branch
Or
Judicial Power

49. Basic roles of the 3 branches of
the government:
a. Executive or administrative:
For Thailand, this is the Prime
Minister. Other Countries have
Presidents. The executive signs
laws.
b. Legislative: Senators and
Representatives: the group that
makes laws for the country.
c. Judiciary: Judges and courts:
The review laws and decides on
cases brought to them.

50. Legislative Power
House of
Representatives
The Senate
Make Laws = Examine
and approve or deny
suggested laws
Talk with ministers
about what needs to be
done for the country
Can vote to remove a
Prime Minister =
“Vote of NO Confidence”
Examine and approve or
deny suggested laws by the
House of Representatives
Talk with ministers
about what needs to be
done for the country
Suggest to the King
people who can take
government positions
Can remove bad people
from government work
It has 480 members;
400 are directly elected by
people and 80 are elected
members of a party-list = ALL
voted by the people
It has 170 members; 77 are
directly elected by people
(voted by the people) and 73
are selected by the Senator
Selection Committee
In normal times, this is where a
Prime Minister and his council of
ministers are selected from
The Leader here is the President of
the National Assembly
The Leader here is the Vice President
of the National Assembly
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51. Administrative or
Executive
Present basic
government
policy that
will be used
for the
country
The Ministers
must do their
job according
to the
constitution
Work with
other
branches of
the
government
Represent the
country and
the
government
The Prime
Minister The Council of
Minister
NOTE: Currently, Thailand
is under the military
government. The process
of choosing a prime
minister in a Parliament
system is bypassed
During normal times, the
PM must be:
1. A member of the House
of Representatives;
2. And appointed by HM
the King;
3. With the approval of the
President of the House of
Representatives
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Prime Minister
since 22 May 2014
Since May 2014 Thailand has
been ruled by a military junta,
the National Council for Peace
and Order

52. Judicial
Power or
Judiciary
Constitutional
Court
(deals with
anything related to
the constitution)
Court of
Justice
Administrative
Court
(deals with gov’t
officials and civil
cases)
Military
Court
To judge:
a. Conflicts related to authority and duties
of gov’t workers esp. those not following
the constitution
b. Laws if they follow the constitution
c. Qualification for members of parliament,
ministers and election commission
d. Treaties/agreement with other countries
Has the power to judge all cases for the
Court of Justice in Thailand which are:
1st. Court of First Instance = for all civil and
criminal cases
2nd. The Court of Appeals = for
“appealing” a decision made in the first
level courts.
3rd. The Supreme Court = Their decision is
FINAL
Has the power to judge cases like:
a. Problem/disputes between STATE
officials and the people/individual
b. STATE officials who has
problems/disputes with the government
Has the power to judge criminal
cases of which the offender is
h0lding a military position.
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53. Ask a question or the dog gets it!

55. Administrative
Judiciallegislative
Checks and
Balances
The branches are equal
according to the
constitution
Each branch is also free
to do it’s job
independently
But to make sure
not one branch
will become too
powerful, each
branch will check
on each other
The balancing of
power is needed to
make sure that
rights and liberties
of people are
protected
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56. Quick BRAIN CHECK!

57. Any questions?

58. Activity Next Week
Next week bring the following: