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The Privy Council is the royally-appointed group of advisors of the King of Thailand. Privy Councillors can, under royal command, represent the King at official functions. Other important functions include drafting amendments to the Palace Law regarding royal succession. The President of the Privy Council acts as regent pro tempore in the King's absence.[1]
King Bhumibol's Privy Council as of 2005 was composed mostly of retired military leaders and members of the royal family. They were:
In recent years, the Privy Council president has played an unclear, backstage role in Thai politics. It was accused by rivals of being behind the bloodless military coup that toppled the corruption mired government of Thaksin Shinawatra.