100 Year of The Palace Law of Succession, B.E. 2467

Abstract

The Palace Law of Succession, B.E. 2467 is probably early law that prescribe the rule about formal Order of succession of Thai throne and is enforced for 100 years without any additional amendment that may be make problem, which may cause usage problems Interpretations that are inconsistent with the period and democracy regime because The Palace Law of Succession, B.E. 2467 prescribed in absolute monarchy era. If we compare both eras, we will find that the local context is very different. This article would like to explain necessary structure, intention legal reason to make The Palace Law of Succession, B.E. 2467 and role of this law as a law about succession of head of state and position of this law in Thai legal system.