Tentative Translation CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND (INTERIM), B.E. 2557 (2014)* SOMDET PHRA PARAMINTHARAMAHA BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ SAYAMMINTHARATHIRAT BOROMMANATTHABOPHIT Given on the 22nd Day of July B.E. 2557; Being the 69th Year of the Present Reign. Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej Mahitalathibet Ramathibodi Chakkri Narubodin Sayammintharathirat Borommanatthabophit is graciously pleased to proclaim that: Whereas, the National Council for Peace and Order consisting of the Military and Police alliance respectfully informed the King that the prolonged political conflict in Bangkok Metropolitan and the vicinity, along with the consequential spread to almost every region of the country, had caused divisions in society, disharmony and animosity. Sporadic incidents of violence involving the use of force and weapons of war were responsible for a number of deaths and injuries, thus affecting public safety and livelihood as well as stagnating economic, political and administrative developments. The exercise of legislative, executive and judicial powers were also affected and law enforcement became ineffective. In the light of these circumstances, it became evident that the severity of this crisis had reached unprecedented proportions. Even though the Government attempted to ameliorate the situation through the use of various legal mechanisms and measures, such as the enforcement of laws for maintaining public order in various contingencies, the dissolution of the House of Representatives to pave the way for fresh general elections, together with efforts by third parties such as private business enterprises, Constitutional Organs, political parties, the Armed Forces and the Senate to facilitate reconciliation, all attempts remained unsuccessful. Instead, new conflicts in law and politics occurred * Published in the Government Gazette, Vol. 131, Part 55 Kor, Page 1, dated 22nd July B.E. 2557. DISCLAIMER: TRANSLATED BY THE LEGAL OPINION AND TRANSLATION SECTION OF THE FOREIGN LAW BUREAU FOR EDUCATIONAL/COMPREHENSION PURPOSES AND CONTAINS NO LEGAL AUTHORITY. THE OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL OF STATE SHALL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITIES ARISING FROM THE USE AND/OR REFERENCE OF THIS TEXT. THE ORIGINAL THAI TEXT AS FORMALLY ADOPTED AND PUBLISHED SHALL IN ALL EVENTS REMAIN THE SOLE AUTHORITY HAVING LEGAL FORCE.