The Central Islamic Council of Thailand

Was established under the Islamic Religious Organization Administration Act B.E. 2540 (1997).

It consists of:

1. The Chularajmontri (Chief Islamic Religious Leader), Chairman;

2. Members appointed by Royal Decree from the Provincial Islamic Committees, with one representative from each of the 40 provinces, serving a six-year term;

3. Other members selected by the Chularajmontri, comprising one-third of the number of representatives from the Provincial Islamic Committees, serving a six-year term.

Its main activities include:

1. Providing advice to government agencies;

2. Issuing Halal certification for food products;

3. Translating English and Arabic documents;

4. Document certification;

5. Marriage certification;

6. Certification of Muslim identity or conversion to Islam;

7. Answering religious questions;

8. Disseminating Islamic teachings through journals, radio, television, websites, etc.;

9. Mediation/resolution of disputes between various organizations as prescribed by law;

10. Conducting public benefit and social welfare activities.