Thai rulers were absolute monarchs (vertical monarchy) with semi-religious status (devaraja – divine king เทวราชา)
The moral model and the supreme power over people in the kingdom.
The kings’ authority was from the ideologies (beliefs ความเชื่อ) of Hinduism and Buddhism and the natural leadership.
The paternal aspects (father-son) disappeared.
In Ayudhaya, the king was considered the chakkraphat (จักรพรรดิ).
The king official names were reflections from these two religions: Rama/ Borom Racha.
Use a special language as a court etiquette (good manner) (Phasa Rachasap คำราชาศัพท์) to communicate with the King and the royal family