Asian Countries with Monarchical Governments

The following Asian nations are currently governed under monarchical systems (constitutional or absolute):

• Bhutan
• Brunei
• Cambodia
• Japan
• Malaysia
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates

These monarchies vary in political power, from ceremonial figureheads (Japan) to absolute rulers (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Brunei).