Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
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The Faculty of Law, Thammasat University is a public agency of the Thai Government, being an academic faculty attached to Thammasat University
, Ministry of Education
. It is the second oldest university faculty in the country, preceded only by the Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University. Also, it has long played a major role in the politics of Thailand
and among its graduates counts many former prime ministers, ministers, senior government officers, judges, including Presidents of the Supreme Court of Justice, and other public figures.
. Classes were originally conducted in the luncheon
lobby of the western-educated Prince's palace; he would give lectures there every afternoon. The Law School was soon moved to the central building of the Ministry of Justice due to the increasing number of students.
In 1910 Prince Rhapi resigned from the office of the Minister of Justice and the Law School was relocated first to Wat
Mahathat Yuwarat Rang Sarit, a royally sponsored Buddhist temple, and then to a small royal residence adjacent to the Civil Court.
The following year, King Vajiravudh
took the Law School under his patronage
. By a royal command, the school became a subsidiary of the Ministry of Justice. The School was once again relocated to the former office of the Department of Public Relations
, near Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge
.
Following the successful coup d'état against King Prajadhipok
, the government on 25 April 1932, ordered a Faculty of Law and Public Administration to be established as part of Chulalongkorn University
and the Law School to be transferred to the newly established faculty.
In the next year, Narisara Nuvadtivongs
, the Regent
for King Prajadhipok, signed the "Moral and Political Science University Act, Buddhist Era 2476 (1933)", which came into force on 20 March. Certain parts of the Act read:
An open admission university at the beginning, Thammasat offered only a "Bachelor of Jurisprudence" course.
14 June 1939, the Bachelor of Jurisprudence course was divided into four majors, organised into separate faculties: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Public Administration, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Commerce. The Bachelor of Jurisprudence course completely came to an end in 1953.
In 1969, the Faculty of Law organised an examination for lecturer selection for the first time, and started providing funds for developing its lecturers by sending them to study abroad, such as, the National Civil Service Commission Fund, the Oceanic and Suwannamat Fund, the French Government Fund, and the Ananda Mahidol
Fund.
In 1971, credit system
and new evaluation system (grade point average system) were used in the University for the first time. The Faculty of Law had improved its courses to be in compliance with the new systems, but retained its previous evaluation system (point average system) as a main system for education assessment until the present.
In 2006, the Thammasat University's Faculty of Law Council resolved to move all undergraduate courses, other than Summer courses, from Tha Phra Chan Campus in Bangkok to Rangsit Campus in Changwat Pathum Thani, where there had been hosted the 1998 Asian Games
and the 2007 Summer Universiade
.
In 2008, Lampang
Campus of the University has been established. The University announced open the branch office of the Faculty of Law there, where the law courses began in the following year. The persons capable of becoming the students at this Campus are required to have completed secondary education and to be domiciled
in the Northern Region
of the country. The student admission system has also been dichotomised into the University's selection (Direct Admission System) and the Government's selection (Central Admission System). In each year, about 150 students will be selected out of those applied in the former system, and further 50, from the latter.
Note: Academic titles above are at the ranks the persons held while assuming the dean's office, some of which are changed at the present.
Staffed by over 100 well-qualified teaching members with overseas experience from various jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan and so forth, the Faculty has maintained its recognised status as the best law school of the Country.
Teaching law at this law school is distinct. Not only provisions of law are taught. Students are introduced philosophical foundations underlying "black letters" of the codes or legislation and are encouraged to discuss, articulate legal reasoning, advance arguments and think of "the law that ought to be" in tandem with "the law that is". Altruistic attitudes and social responsibilities are instilled, all along the line of the "social dedication" spirit adhered to by the University since its inauguration in 1934. Remarkably, the Faculty has thus far produced holders of significant offices of the country.
, Criminal Law
, Business Law, International Law
, International Trade
Law, Tax Law
, Public Law
, and Environmental Law
.
The programme has an annual intake of about 200–300 students. Students attend classes in the evenings and may now complete their courses of study and a thesis (or an independent study on a selected topic) in 5 terms (2.5 years). The Faculty of Law plans to operate an English-Language LL.M. Programme in Business Law in 2009.
With the well-known expertise in public law, the Faculty also offers the 1-year Graduate Diploma Programme in Public Law, mostly enrolled by Government and State officials, with an annual intake of up to 100 students. A certain limit of credits earned from this Diploma Programme may be transferred towards the LL.M. Programme. Further, the Faculty also offers the Graduate Diploma Programme in Business Law which provides intended fields of concentration e.g. "Intellectual Property" or "Risk Management and Insurance".
At the doctoral level, the Faculty welcomes candidates with excellent legal knowledge. Admission is granted mainly through an English test as well as a qualifying examination on the result of preliminary study on a selected topic. This uppermost programme is mainly based upon independent research, although attendance at the Legal Methodology Class is compulsory.
In every august, the Faculty annually organises a Exhibition of the Day Commemorating Prince Raphi. The activities in which consists of: laying wreath
before the Prince's Statue at the Supreme Court of Justice as a homage to the Prince, Buddhist ceremonies, academic forums on various topics which are usually concerning the ongoing political and social events in the country, legal clinic
sans frais, academic competitions, moot court
. etc.
Each year, four male and another four female students of the Faculty will be elected by all students to become the Exhibition ambassadors carrying out public relations campaigns as to the Exhibition and laying wreaths of homage.
Thammasat University
Thammasat University , or in brief TU , is Thailand's second oldest university. Officially established on 27 June 1934, the university was originally named by founder Pridi Banomyong, University of Moral Science and Politics , reflecting the political fervor of the time...
, Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Thailand)
The Ministry of Education , is a Thai government body responsible for the oversight of education in Thailand.-External links:* - Official Website in Thai* - Official Website in English...
. It is the second oldest university faculty in the country, preceded only by the Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University. Also, it has long played a major role in the politics of Thailand
Politics of Thailand
The politics of Thailand are currently conducted within the framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislative branches.Thai kingdoms and late...
and among its graduates counts many former prime ministers, ministers, senior government officers, judges, including Presidents of the Supreme Court of Justice, and other public figures.
History
Thammasat University's Faculty of Law dates from the initiation of the Law School in 1907 by Prince Raphi Phatthanasak Krommaluang Ratchaburi Direk Rit, Minister of Justice and son of King ChulalongkornChulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
. Classes were originally conducted in the luncheon
Luncheon
Luncheon, commonly abbreviated to lunch, is a mid-day meal, and is smaller than dinner.In English-speaking countries during the eighteenth century, lunch was originally called "dinner"— a word still used regularly to mean a noontime meal in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and some parts of England,...
lobby of the western-educated Prince's palace; he would give lectures there every afternoon. The Law School was soon moved to the central building of the Ministry of Justice due to the increasing number of students.
In 1910 Prince Rhapi resigned from the office of the Minister of Justice and the Law School was relocated first to Wat
Wat
A wat is a monastery temple in Cambodia, Thailand, or Laos. The word "wat" means "school".- Introduction :...
Mahathat Yuwarat Rang Sarit, a royally sponsored Buddhist temple, and then to a small royal residence adjacent to the Civil Court.
The following year, King Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
took the Law School under his patronage
Royal patronage
Royal patronage may refer to*Royal patronage in arts, commerce, etc.*Patronato real*Padroado...
. By a royal command, the school became a subsidiary of the Ministry of Justice. The School was once again relocated to the former office of the Department of Public Relations
Public relations
Public relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
, near Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge
Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge
Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge is a bridge across Khlong Khu Mueang Doem , or old moat, in Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. The bridge connects Thanon Ratchadamnoen Nai, or Inner Ratchadamnoen Road, with Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, or Central Ratchadamnoen Road....
.
Following the successful coup d'état against King Prajadhipok
Prajadhipok
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VII was the seventh monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was the last absolute monarch and the first constitutional monarch of the country. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to huge political...
, the government on 25 April 1932, ordered a Faculty of Law and Public Administration to be established as part of Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand and is the country's highest ranked university. It now has nineteen faculties and institutes. Regarded as the best and most selective university in Thailand, it consistently attracts top students from around the country...
and the Law School to be transferred to the newly established faculty.
In the next year, Narisara Nuvadtivongs
Narisara Nuvadtivongs
His Royal Highness Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince Narisara Nuvativongse was the son of Mongkut, King Rama IV of Siam and Princess Consort Pannarai. He was the member of the Siamese Royal Family . He created The House of Chitrabhongse , which is the descent family from the Chakri Dynasty...
, the Regent
Regent
A regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
for King Prajadhipok, signed the "Moral and Political Science University Act, Buddhist Era 2476 (1933)", which came into force on 20 March. Certain parts of the Act read:
An open admission university at the beginning, Thammasat offered only a "Bachelor of Jurisprudence" course.
14 June 1939, the Bachelor of Jurisprudence course was divided into four majors, organised into separate faculties: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Public Administration, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Commerce. The Bachelor of Jurisprudence course completely came to an end in 1953.
In 1969, the Faculty of Law organised an examination for lecturer selection for the first time, and started providing funds for developing its lecturers by sending them to study abroad, such as, the National Civil Service Commission Fund, the Oceanic and Suwannamat Fund, the French Government Fund, and the Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. At the time he was recognized as king by the National Assembly, in March 1935, he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. Six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot...
Fund.
In 1971, credit system
Credit (education)
A course credit is a unit that gives weighting to the value, level or time requirements of an academic course taken at a school or other educational institution.- United States :...
and new evaluation system (grade point average system) were used in the University for the first time. The Faculty of Law had improved its courses to be in compliance with the new systems, but retained its previous evaluation system (point average system) as a main system for education assessment until the present.
In 2006, the Thammasat University's Faculty of Law Council resolved to move all undergraduate courses, other than Summer courses, from Tha Phra Chan Campus in Bangkok to Rangsit Campus in Changwat Pathum Thani, where there had been hosted the 1998 Asian Games
1998 Asian Games
The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.-Emblem:...
and the 2007 Summer Universiade
2007 Summer Universiade
The 2007 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXIV Summer Universiade, took place in Bangkok, Thailand.-Medal table:-External links:***...
.
In 2008, Lampang
Lampang Province
Lampang is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. The old name of Lampang is Khelang Nakhon.-Geography:...
Campus of the University has been established. The University announced open the branch office of the Faculty of Law there, where the law courses began in the following year. The persons capable of becoming the students at this Campus are required to have completed secondary education and to be domiciled
Domicile
*In architecture, a general term for a place of residence or "permanent residence" in legal terms*Domicile , the zodiac sign over which a planet has rulership...
in the Northern Region
Northern Thailand
Thailand's northern region is geographically characterised by multiple mountain ranges which continue from the Shan Hills in bordering Myanmar and Laos, and the river valleys which cut through them...
of the country. The student admission system has also been dichotomised into the University's selection (Direct Admission System) and the Government's selection (Central Admission System). In each year, about 150 students will be selected out of those applied in the former system, and further 50, from the latter.
Administers
| List of Thammasat University's Faculty of Law Deans | ||
| Name | Years in Office |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nitisatphaisan (Wan Chamonman), Prof Phraya | 1949—1953 | |
| 2. Latphlithammaprakhan (Wong Latphli), Prof Phraya | 1953—1960 | |
| 3. Atthakariniphon (Sitthi Chunnanon), Prof Phraya | 1960—1968 | |
| 4. Sanya Dharmasakti Sanya Dharmasakti Sanya Dharmasakti was the 12th Prime Minister of Thailand.Professor Sanya Dharmasakti was one of the most influential political figures in Thailand... , Prof |
1968—1971 | |
| 5. Chitti Tingsaphat, Prof | 1971—1974 | |
| 6. Acting Dean | 1974—1975 | |
| 7. Pridi Kasemsap, Prof | 1975—1976 | |
| 8. Acting Dean | 1976—1978 | |
| 9. Mana Phitthayaphon, Prof | 1978—1979 | |
| 10. Phaisit Phiphatthanakun, Prof | 1979—1982 | |
| 11. Kiatkhachon Watthanasak, Assoc Prof | 1982—1985 | |
| 12. Pricha Suwannathat, Assist Prof | 1985—1986 | |
| 13. Phanat Thatsaniyanon, Instructor | 1886—1988 | |
| 14. Prathan Watthanawanit, Assoc Prof | 1988—1991 | |
| 15. Somyot Chueathai Somyot Chueathai Somyot Chueathai is a Thai academician, constitutional law and public law professor and 15th dean of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, the oldest faculty of law in the country.... , Assist Prof |
1991—1997 | |
| 16. Suthi Supphanit, Assoc Prof | 1997—1998 | |
| 17. Suthi Iamprayun, Assist Prof | 1998—2001 | |
| 18. Suraphol Nitikraipot Suraphol Nitikraipot Suraphol Nitikraipot is a Thai professor of law, rector of Thammasat University, and an appointed member of the Thai military junta's National Legislative Assembly.- Education :... , Prof |
2001—2004 | |
| 19. Kamchai Chongchakkraphan, Assoc Prof | 2004—2007 | |
| 20. Somkit Lertpaithoon, Prof | 2007—2010 | |
| 21. Surasak Likasitwatanakul, Prof | 2010—present | |
Note: Academic titles above are at the ranks the persons held while assuming the dean's office, some of which are changed at the present.
Academic Divisions
Thammasat University's Faculty of Law consists of the following academic divisions:- Civil LawCivil law (common law)Civil law, as opposed to criminal law, is the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals or organizations, in which compensation may be awarded to the victim...
Division - Criminal LawCriminal lawCriminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be imposed on people who do not obey...
and CriminologyCriminologyCriminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behavior in both the individual and in society...
Division - Public LawPublic lawPublic law is a theory of law governing the relationship between individuals and the state. Under this theory, constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are sub-divisions of public law...
Division
- Commercial and Business LawCommercial lawCommercial law is the body of law that governs business and commercial transactions...
Division - International LawInternational lawPublic international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
Division - Adjective Law Division
- Division of Social, Historical and Philosophical Law Study
Undergraduate Courses
Each year, the Faculty has an intake of about 600–700 undergraduate students contemplating the 4-year LL.B. programme, with a total students of almost 2,000–3,000 students for the whole four years. Holders of a non-law degree may also enroll in the evening LL.B. Programme, the length of which is shorted to three years, with approximately 500–600 students for each year.Staffed by over 100 well-qualified teaching members with overseas experience from various jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan and so forth, the Faculty has maintained its recognised status as the best law school of the Country.
Teaching law at this law school is distinct. Not only provisions of law are taught. Students are introduced philosophical foundations underlying "black letters" of the codes or legislation and are encouraged to discuss, articulate legal reasoning, advance arguments and think of "the law that ought to be" in tandem with "the law that is". Altruistic attitudes and social responsibilities are instilled, all along the line of the "social dedication" spirit adhered to by the University since its inauguration in 1934. Remarkably, the Faculty has thus far produced holders of significant offices of the country.
Graduate Courses
At the graduate level, teaching is based upon a comparative approach and intended to encourage critical thinking and insights into legal problems in both theoretical and practical dimensions. Those leaving the undegraduate law courses therefrom are expected to become legal scholars, legal thinkers, experts or practitioners in particular areas of law. Indeed, under the LL.M. programme, in an attempt to promote expertise in specific areas, 8 fields of study are offered: Private LawPrivate law
Private law is that part of a civil law legal system which is part of the jus commune that involves relationships between individuals, such as the law of contracts or torts, as it is called in the common law, and the law of obligations as it is called in civilian legal systems...
, Criminal Law
Criminal law
Criminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be imposed on people who do not obey...
, Business Law, International Law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
, International Trade
International trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product...
Law, Tax Law
Tax law
Tax law is the codified system of laws that describes government levies on economic transactions, commonly called taxes.-Major issues:Primary taxation issues facing the governments world over include;* taxes on income and wealth...
, Public Law
Public law
Public law is a theory of law governing the relationship between individuals and the state. Under this theory, constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are sub-divisions of public law...
, and Environmental Law
Environmental law
Environmental law is a complex and interlocking body of treaties, conventions, statutes, regulations, and common law that operates to regulate the interaction of humanity and the natural environment, toward the purpose of reducing the impacts of human activity...
.
The programme has an annual intake of about 200–300 students. Students attend classes in the evenings and may now complete their courses of study and a thesis (or an independent study on a selected topic) in 5 terms (2.5 years). The Faculty of Law plans to operate an English-Language LL.M. Programme in Business Law in 2009.
With the well-known expertise in public law, the Faculty also offers the 1-year Graduate Diploma Programme in Public Law, mostly enrolled by Government and State officials, with an annual intake of up to 100 students. A certain limit of credits earned from this Diploma Programme may be transferred towards the LL.M. Programme. Further, the Faculty also offers the Graduate Diploma Programme in Business Law which provides intended fields of concentration e.g. "Intellectual Property" or "Risk Management and Insurance".
At the doctoral level, the Faculty welcomes candidates with excellent legal knowledge. Admission is granted mainly through an English test as well as a qualifying examination on the result of preliminary study on a selected topic. This uppermost programme is mainly based upon independent research, although attendance at the Legal Methodology Class is compulsory.
Symbols
- Seal – The sealSeal (device)A seal can be a figure impressed in wax, clay, or some other medium, or embossed on paper, with the purpose of authenticating a document ; but the term can also mean the device for making such impressions, being essentially a mould with the mirror image of the design carved in sunken- relief or...
of Thammasat University or Thammachak seal—a ConstitutionConstitution of ThailandThe Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand is the supreme law of Thailand. Since the change from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional democracy in 1932, Thailand has had 17 charters and constitutions, reflecting the high degree of political instability and frequency of military coups faced...
on PhanPhan (tray)Phan is an artistically decorated tray with a pedestal common in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.-Description:A phan is normally round and comes in different sizes. The usual measures range between a diameter of 20 cm to about 50 cm. It is more or less deep....
or container, with ThammachakDharmacakraThe Dharmachakra , lit. "Wheel of Dharma" or "Wheel of Life" is a symbol that has represented dharma, the Buddha's teaching of the path to enlightenment, since the early period of Indian Buddhism. A similar symbol is also in use in Jainism...
or the Wheel of Law behind—is also used as the seal of the Faculty, in accordance with the Notification of the Office of the Prime MinisterOffice of the Prime Minister (Thailand)The Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand is the central executive agency in the Government of the Kingdom Thailand. It is classified as a Cabinet Department of Thailand and is led by its own Minister. The office main responsibility is to assist the Prime Minister of Thailand in his role as the...
Re: Determination of Official Agency Seal under the Official Seal Act BE 2482 (1939), (No. 50), dated 2 February BE 2509 (1966).
- Flag – The flagFlagA flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
of Thammasat University or Thammachak Flag is also used as the Flag of the Faculty, but the phrases "Faculty of Law" are added under the figure of ThammachakDharmacakraThe Dharmachakra , lit. "Wheel of Dharma" or "Wheel of Life" is a symbol that has represented dharma, the Buddha's teaching of the path to enlightenment, since the early period of Indian Buddhism. A similar symbol is also in use in Jainism...
or the Wheel of Law.
- Colour – White is the colour of the Faculty, signifying cleanliness and blamelessness. StripeStripeStripe or Stripes may refer to:* Stripes * Stripes * S.T.R.I.P.E., a fictional superhero* Striper, a fish* Stripes Convenience Stores* Data striping, a data storage technique...
s on the gownsAcademic dressAcademic dress or academical dress is a traditional form of clothing for academic settings, primarily tertiary education, worn mainly by those that have been admitted to a university degree or hold a status that entitles them to assume them...
of the Faculty are also in white.
- Symbol – Balance, as a sign of justification.
- Statue – A Buddha statueBuddharupaBuddharūpa is the Sanskrit and Pali term used in Buddhism for statues or models of the Buddha.-Commonalities:...
, Phra Phuttha Lokkanitithammathet or the Buddha of Legal Teachings, established by the Thammasat's Faculty of Law Society and entitled by Yannasangwon (Charoen Suwatthano)Nyanasamvara SuvaddhanaSomdet Phra Nyanasamvara is the 19th and incumbent Supreme Patriarch of Thailand...
, the Supreme PatriarchSupreme Patriarch of ThailandThe Supreme Patriarch or Sangharaja is the head of the order of Buddhist monks in Thailand. The position is formally appointed by the King of Thailand, although the actual selection is made by senior clergymen...
, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Society.
- Mascot – Yellow Tiger is the mascot of the Faculty, signifying elegance, honour, justice, satisfaction, powerfulness, majesty and leadership. The Yellow Tiger is used as the mascot for counterbalancing the power of the Red Lion, the mascot of the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University. There is, also, a traditional sports competition annually held between the two Faculties, called the "Traditional Sports Competition of the Yellow Tiger and the Red Lion".
- Anthems – Other than the AnthemAnthemThe term anthem means either a specific form of Anglican church music , or more generally, a song of celebration, usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people, as in the term "national anthem" or "sports anthem".-Etymology:The word is derived from the Greek via Old English , a word...
of Thammasat Faculty or Yung Thong , the Faculty also takes the following four songs as its important songs:- "Nitisat Samakkhi" – composed by Thawip Woradilok, a National Artist, and written by Uea SunthonsananEua SunthornsananEua Sunthornsanan was a Thai composer and bandleader. A pioneer in introducing Western music into Thai popular culture, he founded the Suntaraporn band in the 1940s. Thailand's best-known big band, it continues to play concerts and special functions....
. - "Nitisat Samanachan" – also composed and written by Thawip Woradilok and Uea Sunthonsanan.
- "Tra Chu" – the name of its composer is unknown, but the song is sung on 7 August of every year before the Court of Justice in BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. - "Bum Niti" – the composer is also unknown.
- "Nitisat Samakkhi" – composed by Thawip Woradilok, a National Artist, and written by Uea Sunthonsanan
Notable alumni
- Kamchai Chongchakkraphan, Associate Professor (กำชัย จงจักรพันธ์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Kittisak Prokkati, Assistant Professor (กิตติศักดิ์ ปรกติ) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Kiatkachon Watchanasak, Associate Professor (เกียรติขจร วัจนะสวัสดิ์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Kaeosan AtiphothiKaewsan AtibhotiKaewsan Atibhoti is a Thai politician, former Senator for Bangkok, and unsuccessful nominee for Election Commissioner. Prior to his political career, he was a law lecturer at Thammasat University. Kaewsan was a vocal critic of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and spoke at several...
, Instructor (แก้วสรรค์ อติโพธิ) : Vice Rector of Thammasat University, member of 1996 Constitution Drafting AssemblyConstitution Drafting Assembly of ThailandConstitution Drafting Assembly of Thailand , or, in brief, CDA , is a legislative body in Thailand bearing the duty to draw up a permanent Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand...
, senator, member of the Committee for Inspection of Acts being Detrimental to the State
- Khanit Na Nakhon, Professor (คณิต ณ นคร) : attorney-general
- Chaturon Thirawat, Professor (จตุรนต์ ถิระวัฒน์) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammsat University
- Chitti Tingsaphat, Professor (จิตติ ติงศภัทิย์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Chumphot Saisunthon, Professor (จุมพต สายสุนทร) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammsat University
- Chet Thonawanik, Instructor (เจษฎ์ โทณวณิก) : independent juristJuristA jurist or jurisconsult is a professional who studies, develops, applies, or otherwise deals with the law. The term is widely used in American English, but in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries it has only historical and specialist usage...
, law expert
- Chuan LikphaiChuan LeekpaiChuan Leekpai was the Prime Minister of Thailand from September 20, 1992 to May 19, 1995 and again from November 9, 1997 to February 9, 2001. A third-generation Thai Chinese, Chuan was born in Trang province in a grass-roofed house. The walls of his family's house were woven from strips of...
(ชวน หลีกภัย) : Leader of Democrat PartyDemocrat Party (Thailand)The Democrat Party is Thailand's oldest political party and was the main coalition government party of the 23rd House of Representatives of Thailand. The Democrat Party's current leader is Abhisit Vejjajiva, incumbent opposition leader and former Prime Minister. The party upholds a conservative...
, Prime Minister of ThailandPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
, Speaker of the House of Representatives of ThailandHouse of Representatives of ThailandThe House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand is the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand, the legislative branch of the Thai Government. The system of government of Thailand is that of a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy. The system of the Thai... - Chamnan Phenchat (ชำนาญ เพ็ญชาติ) : executive of Siam City Bank Public Company Limited
- Thanit Phisanlabut (ธะนิต พิศาลบุตร) : President of Thai BBC Bank Public Company Limited
- Thanin KraiwichianTanin KraivixienTanin Kraivixien or Thanin Kraivixien was the prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. Tanin is a son of Hae and Pa-ob Kraivixien, and is of Chinese-Thai descent. Tanin studied law at Thammasat University, graduating in 1948. He then went to the London School of Economics to continue with...
, Professor (ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammsat University; chief of the judge panel of the Supreme Court of Thailand; Prime Minister of ThailandPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
; Privy CouncillorPrivy Council (Thailand)The Privy Council of Thailand is a body of appointed advisors to the Monarch of Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. The Council, as the Constitution of Thailand stipulates, must be composed of no more than eighteen members...
- Nitisatphaisan (Wan Chamonman), Professor Phraya [พระยานิติศาสตร์ไพศาล (วัน จามรมาน)] : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Naowarat Phongphaibun (เนาวรัตน์ พงษ์ไพบูลย์) : S.E.A. Write AwardS.E.A. Write AwardThe S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been presented annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia....
Winner
- Banchoet SingkhanetiBanjerd SingkanetiBanjerd Singkaneti is an Assistant Professor of Law at Thammasat University and a noted critic of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.-Education and early career:Banjerd completed an LL.B. at Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng University. He received an LL.M...
, Associate Professor (บรรเจิด สิงคะเนติ) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Praman Chansue (ประมาณ ชันซื่อ) : President of the Supreme Court of Thailand
- Prasit Ekkabut, Professor (ประสิทธิ์ เอกบุตร) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammsat University
- Prasoet Nakhasakun (ประเสริฐ นาสกุล) : President of the Constitutional Court of ThailandConstitutional Court of ThailandThe Constitutional Court of Thailand is an independent Thai court originally established under the 1997 Constitution with jurisdiction over the constitutionality of parliamentary acts, royal decrees, draft legislation, as well as the appointment and removal of public officials and issues regarding...
- Parinya ThewanaruemitkunPrinya ThewanaruemitkulPrinya Thewanaruemitkul is a former Thai student leader and currently Assistant Rector at Thammasat University. During the 1992 protests against the military-led government that led to Bloody May, Prinya was Secretary-General of the Student Federation of Thailand. He was a student at Thammasat...
, Instructor (ปริญญา เทวานฤมิตรกุล) : Vice Rector of Thammasat University - Pridi Kasemsap, Professor (ปรีดี เกษมทรัพย์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University; Rector of Thammasat University
- Panya Thanomrot (ปัญญา ถนอมรอด) : President of the Supreme Court of Thailand
- Pan Phanomyong (ปาล พนมยงค์) : the accused in the Peace Uprising case, first son of Pridi Phanomyong
- Piyabut Saengkanokkun, Instructor (ปิยบุตร แสงกนกกุล) : Instructor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- PhatcharakitiyaphaBajrakitiyabhaPrincess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand , or known as Princess Pa or Patty, was born on 7 December 1978. She is the first grandchild of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand, and the only child of Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn with Princess Soamsavali....
(พัชรกิติยาภา) : granddaughter of Bhumibol AdulyadejBhumibol AdulyadejBhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX... - Phanthip Kanchanachittra Saisunthon, Associate Professor (พันธุ์ทิพย์ กาญจนะจิตรา สายสุนทร) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University; expert on marginalisationMarginalizationIn sociology, marginalisation , or marginalization , is the social process of becoming or being made marginal or relegated to the fringe of society e.g.; "the marginalization of the underclass", "marginalisation of intellect", etc.-Individual:Marginalization at the individual level results in an...
- Phiraphon Triyakasem (พีรพล ตริยะเกษม) : President of Thammasat University’s Student Organisation in the 14 October Student Massacre
- Phairot Kamphusiri, Professor (ไพโรจน์ กัมพูศิริ) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammsat University
- Phaisit Phiphatthanakun, Professor (ไพศิษฐ์ พิพัฒนกุล) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Marut Bunnak, Professor (มารุต บุนนาค) : Speaker of the House of Representatives of ThailandHouse of Representatives of ThailandThe House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand is the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand, the legislative branch of the Thai Government. The system of government of Thailand is that of a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy. The system of the Thai...
- Rangsan Saengsuk, Professor (รังสรรค์ แสงสุข) : Member of the Law Branch, Moral and Political Science Department, Royal InstituteThe Royal Institute of ThailandThe Royal Institute of Thailand , or RIT in brief, is a Thai public agency called otherwise but having the status equivalent to an independent Department which is not subsidiary to any other agency but comes under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister of Thailand.The...
; Rector of Ramkhamhaeng UniversityRamkhamhaeng UniversityRamkhamhaeng University is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet.... - Rutchana UthaiwanRujjana UtaiwanRujjana Utaiwan , nicknamed LoogTarn , is a Thai singer, actress, and contestant of the 2nd season of reality talent show True Visions's Academy Fantasia as well as the 1st runner up with Wei Chen of Hunan TV's reality talent show, Just the two of us, by the name Ludan .-Biography:Rujjana Utaiwan...
(รุจนา อุทัยวรรณ์) or "Luktan" (ลูกตาล) : contestant in the Academy FantasiaAcademy FantasiaAcademy Fantasia is a reality show held in Thailand. It is a singing contest, judged through popular votes.-Overview:...
TV Programme, chanteuse, actress
- Likhit Thirawethin, Professor (ลิขิต ธีรเวคิน) : Fellow of the Public Administration Branch, Moral and Political Science Department, Royal InstituteThe Royal Institute of ThailandThe Royal Institute of Thailand , or RIT in brief, is a Thai public agency called otherwise but having the status equivalent to an independent Department which is not subsidiary to any other agency but comes under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister of Thailand.The...
; National Best Researcher; Dean of the Faculty of Public Administration, Thammsat University; Minister of Interior
- Worachet Phakhirat, Associate Professor (วรเจตน์ ภาคีรัตน์) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Wanlop Phloithapthim (วัลลภ พลอยทับทิม) : Permanent SecretaryPermanent SecretaryThe Permanent secretary, in most departments officially titled the permanent under-secretary of state , is the most senior civil servant of a British Government ministry, charged with running the department on a day-to-day basis...
of the Social and Human Security Development Council - Wibunphong Phunprasit, Assistant Professor (วิบูลพงศ์ พูนประสิทธิ์) : Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Public Administration, Thammasat University
- Witsanu Khruea-ngam, Associate Professor (วิษณุ เครืองาม) : Deputy Prime Minister of ThailandPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
, Secretary General of the Cabinet, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University - Wira Musikaphong (วีระ มุสิกพงศ์) : politician, journalist, activist for democracy
- Sanong Tuchinda (สนอง ตู้จินดา) : President of TMB Bank Public Company Limited
- Somkhit Loetphaithun, Professor (สมคิด เลิศไพฑูรย์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Somchai Prichasinlapakun, Associate Professor (สมชาย ปรีชาศิลปกุล) : Dean of the Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University; academicianAcademicianThe title Academician denotes a Full Member of an art, literary, or scientific academy.In many countries, it is an honorary title. There also exists a lower-rank title, variously translated Corresponding Member or Associate Member, .-Eastern Europe and China:"Academician" may also be a functional...
of the Midnight UniversityMidnight UniversityMidnight University is a virtual university for free public education. It contains over 1,500 scholarly articles and has a discussion forum. Former rector of the university is late Somkiat Tangnamo....
; expert on social laws - Somchai WongsawatSomchai WongsawatSomchai Wongsawat is a Thai politician, as well as former executive member of the People's Power Party whose political rights have been disfranchised by the Constitutional Court for five years....
(สมชาย วงศ์สวัสดิ์) : Minister of Education, Permanent SecretaryPermanent SecretaryThe Permanent secretary, in most departments officially titled the permanent under-secretary of state , is the most senior civil servant of a British Government ministry, charged with running the department on a day-to-day basis...
for Justice - Somyot ChueathaiSomyot ChueathaiSomyot Chueathai is a Thai academician, constitutional law and public law professor and 15th dean of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, the oldest faculty of law in the country....
, Associate Professor (สมยศ เชื้อไทย) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University - Samak SunthorawetSamak SundaravejSamak Sundaravej was a Thai Chinese politician who briefly served as the Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Defense in 2008, as well as the leader of the People's Power Party in 2008.-Early life and family:...
(สมัคร สุนทรเวช) : Leader of the People’s Power Party, Prime Minister of ThailandPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
, Minister of various ministries, Governor of Bangkok MetropolisBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... - Sahasomphop Sisomwong (สหสมภพ ศรีสมวงศ์) : manager of various World-Champion boxers
- Song Watcharasirot (สอง วัชรศรีโรจน์) : activist, economist of the Stock Exchange of ThailandStock Exchange of ThailandThe Stock Exchange of Thailand is the national stock exchange of Thailand. It is located in Bangkok. As of 31 December 2007, the Stock Exchange of Thailand had 541 listed companies with a combined market capitalization of $280 billion. The indices of the stock exchange are SET Index, SET50 Index...
- Sanya ThammasakSanya DharmasaktiSanya Dharmasakti was the 12th Prime Minister of Thailand.Professor Sanya Dharmasakti was one of the most influential political figures in Thailand...
, Professor (สัญญา ธรรมศักดิ์) : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University; Rector of Thammasat University; Prime Minister of ThailandPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
; President of the Privy CouncilPrivy Council (Thailand)The Privy Council of Thailand is a body of appointed advisors to the Monarch of Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. The Council, as the Constitution of Thailand stipulates, must be composed of no more than eighteen members... - Suraphol Nitikraipot, Professor (สุรพล นิติไกรพจน์) : Member of the National Legislative Assembly; Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University; Rector of Thammasat University
- Saowani Atsawarot, Professor (เสาวนีย์ อัศวโรจน์) : constitutional judgeConstitutional Court of ThailandThe Constitutional Court of Thailand is an independent Thai court originally established under the 1997 Constitution with jurisdiction over the constitutionality of parliamentary acts, royal decrees, draft legislation, as well as the appointment and removal of public officials and issues regarding...
- Atthakariniphon (Sitthi Chunnanon), Professor Phraya [พระยาอรรถการีย์นิพนธ์ (สิทธิ จุณณานนท์)] : Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Itsariya Saisanan (อิศริยา สายสนั่น) : actress, emcee
- Udom Rattha-amarit, Associate Professor (อุดม รัฐอมฤต) : Professor of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
- Ophat Arunin (โอภาส อรุณินท์) : attorney general, first chairperson of the National Counter Corruption Commission
Day Commemorating Prince Raphi
Wreath
A wreath is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs and/or various materials that is constructed to resemble a ring. They are used typically as Christmas decorations to symbolize the coming of Christ, also known as the Advent season in Christianity. They are also used as festive headdresses...
before the Prince's Statue at the Supreme Court of Justice as a homage to the Prince, Buddhist ceremonies, academic forums on various topics which are usually concerning the ongoing political and social events in the country, legal clinic
Legal clinic
The phrase legal clinic may refer to any private, nonprofit law practice serving the public interest. In the academic context, these law school clinics provide hands-on experience to law school students and services to various clients. Academic Clinics are usually directed by clinical professors...
sans frais, academic competitions, moot court
Moot court
A moot court is an extracurricular activity at many law schools in which participants take part in simulated court proceedings, usually to include drafting briefs and participating in oral argument. The term derives from Anglo Saxon times, when a moot was a gathering of prominent men in a...
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Each year, four male and another four female students of the Faculty will be elected by all students to become the Exhibition ambassadors carrying out public relations campaigns as to the Exhibition and laying wreaths of homage.