Constitution Day in Thailand is celebrated on December 10 in honor of the adoption of the 1st permanent Constitution of the country, proclaimed on December 10, 1932. Although the Constitution was subsequently revised several times, the Constitution of 1932 became the main law of the country and was a significant progress compared to the previously adopted provisional Statutes.
The People’s Party, officially registered in August 1932, proclaimed a permanent Constitution on December 10, 1932, according to which the monarchy received increased powers and authority compared to temporary Charters.
The new Constitution enshrined the provision that the supreme (sovereign) power now belongs to the citizens of Siam. However, according to the Constitution, the monarchy will be the direct apparatus of this power.
After the proclamation and enactment of the new Constitution, a new Cabinet was formed, consisting of 20 members, 10 of whom belonged to the People’s Party. On January 7, 1933, the Nationalist Party was officially registered.
Thus, the absolute monarchy in Thailand fell, and the Anantasamakom Palace became the place of work of the Parliament. The Anantasamakom Throne Palace is located on the territory of the National Assembly of Thailand complex, not far from the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
In modern Thailand, Constitution Day is a big holiday. Many buildings and houses in cities are decorated with national flags and garlands. Most state institutions and enterprises do not work on this day. But entertainment centers and recreation places, as a rule, work without time limits. Also, various educational events are held throughout the country — exhibitions, seminars, discussions, the purpose of which is to promote a better understanding of the democratic system and the development of political culture in Thai society.
