 Actual rationale was debatable.Article 34 of the 2006 Interim Constitution changed the name "Council for Democratic Reform" to "Council for National Security".Sonthi received the appointment and blessing of king Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is quoted as saying, "So as to maintain peace and order in the nation, His Majesty the King has graciously granted a Royal Command appointing General Sonthi Boonyaratglin as Leader of the Council for Democratic Reform.