Privy Council President Prem Regent pro tempore: Wissanu
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Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngarm clarified Friday night that Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is the Regent pro tempore.
Speaking on a special programme on TVs, Wissanu said the constitution makes the Privy president the Regent pro tempore after the current King's passing until there is succession to the throne.
He further explained that the Regent pro tempore requires no appointment or any ceremony.
The deputy prime minister added that under the Palace Law on Succession BE 2467 and the constitution, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn the heir to the throne.
However, the Crown Prince preferred to join the people in grieving on the passing of His Majesty and his father before he will make final decision on the succession ceremony, Wissanu said.
