The Constitutional Court held an academic seminar to mark its 28th anniversary. Nakarin emphasized the court's duty to uphold the rule of law, support democracy, and care for the rights and freedoms of the people.
On 8 Apr 2026 10:00 GMT+7 at The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok, Mr. Nakarin Mektrairat, President of the Constitutional Court, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address at the academic seminar commemorating the court's 28th anniversary. Attendees included Constitutional Court judges, foreign delegates, supporters of the court’s work, academics, and representatives from various agencies.
The President of the Constitutional Court opened by stating that throughout the 28 years since its establishment, the court's primary duty has been to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens in accordance with the constitution’s intent. It has maintained the constitution as the supreme law and upheld the democratic system of government under the monarchy according to the rule of law. From past to present, the court remains committed to preserving the legitimacy of democratic governance under the monarchy, the supremacy of the constitution, the political system, and other rights and freedoms enshrined in the constitution. It also strives to establish important constitutional standards for the executive and legislative branches to use as guidelines in their operations or in enacting laws aimed at protecting citizens' rights and freedoms.
“As society changes, the Constitutional Court adapts accordingly. This academic seminar, themed ‘The Constitutional Court as the Guardian of the Rule of Law for Peace Amidst a Changing Global Order,’ serves as a central forum for exchanging useful views and perspectives, and for setting expectations on the court’s work to align with the evolving global order. This aims to enhance the quality and standards of the Constitutional Court's role and its guardianship of the rule of law moving forward,” said Mr. Nakarin.
The Constitutional Court was established under the 1997 constitution on 11 April 1998. It has now been in existence for 28 years.