This day commemorates the country’s adoption of a constitutional monarchy in 1932. At the start of the 1930s the country was suffering economically from the effects of the great depression. This led to a group of intellectuals and senior military personnel forming a group called the people’s party who presented the king with the option to stay in power, but have his power reduced, creating a constitutional monarchy. Under the new constitution, the king and the monarchy remained in place with the king as head of state, head of the military and defender of all regions. Since then it has had 18 constitutions or charters.
The pride in the monarchy is a key element of the festivities of Constitution Day . Parades and fireworks are common festivities on this day and images of the Thai kings are displayed across the country. All government offices and schools will be closed today.
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