Sanya Dharmasakti

Thai jurist and constitutional advisor

Sanya Dharmasakti - Thai jurist and constitutional advisor
Born

April 5th, 1907
118 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Thailand

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Born in Thailand in 1907, Sanya Dharmasakti served as a prominent jurist and key figure in the development of Thailand's legal framework. Dharmasakti played an instrumental role in drafting the 1946 Constitution of Thailand, which introduced a parliamentary system of government. As a legal scholar, significant contributions were made to the fields of law and governance. In addition, Dharmasakti held a position as a professor at Thammasat University, influencing generations of legal practitioners. He was involved in various legal reforms and efforts to modernize the Thai legal system throughout his career.

Drafted the 1946 Constitution of Thailand

Served as a professor at Thammasat University

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