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Seal of the Royal Command

Interim Constitution for National Administration of Siam Act,^[2]
2475 Buddhist Era

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Phra Bat Somdet Phra Paramin Maha Prajadhipok Phra Pokklao Chaoyuhua gives a great royal command by which He declares to all the following order:

Whereas the People’s Party has requested Him to be under a Constitution for National Administration of Siam so that the Land would fare better; and

Whereas He has accepted the request of the People’s Party;

Therefore, He permits with His gracious pleasure the enactment of an Act containing the following sections:

1. 1932 CE. (Wikisource contributor note)
2. This act, considered the first constitution of Siam, was drafted by Luang Praditmanutham, and when it was presented to King Prajadipok at Sukhothai Palace for his signature, the king added the word “interim” to its title. (Wikisource contributor note)

   Reference: Khamphothong, Rawin (2022). "Kamnoet Thammanun Pokkhrong Sayam Chabap Thi Nueng: Kantorong Rawang ‘Chao’ Kap ‘Ratsadon’ Nai Kan-aphiwat Song Si Chet Ha" [Origin of the First Constitution for Administration of Siam: Negotiations Between ‘Royalty’ and ‘People’ in the 2475 Revolution]. The 101 World (in Thai).