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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