Former Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who stepped down in August after nine years in office, has become the latest member of the Privy Council, as announced in the Royal Gazette on November 29.
His appointment, by command of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), brings the number of Privy Council members to 19 – the limit set by the Constitution. Altogether, 23 people have been named privy councilors during the current reign, including replacements for those who have left office. Membership comes to an end either upon death, resignation, or removal by royal command.
The Privy Council serves as the body of advisors to His Majesty the King. It is tasked with “rendering advice to the King on all matters pertaining to his functions on which he may consult, and other duties as stipulated by the Constitution”, the charter states.
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