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The Roles of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand as the President of The Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Instituions
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The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand can host the AACC Congress upon its readiness and consent by decision of the Board of Members.
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The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand is one of the seven co-founding members after attending the 1th Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Establishment of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in 2007 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.
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The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand jointly drafted the Statute, which officially entered into force on 12th July 2010.
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The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand shall be an ex-officio member in the Board of Members having competence in the following matters: approval of membership admission; budgetary approval; amendment of the Statute; approval of conference venue; and general administration.
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In cases of voting, the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand shall have one vote.
The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand is one
of the seven co-founding members of the AACC
The Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Instituions was established on 12th July 2010. The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand
is one of the seven co-founding members, together with other six Constitutional Courts. Currently, there are 21 countries joining the Association.
The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand is one of the seven co-founding members of the AACC
The Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Instituions was established on 12th July 2010. The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand
is one of the seven co-founding members, together with other six Constitutional Courts. Currently, there are 21 countries joining the Association.
The Theme of the 6th Congress of The Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Instituions
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The Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Strengthening Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Society
SUB-THEMES
The Role of the Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Strengthening Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Society
The Evolvement of Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Justice in the Changing World
Constitutional Justice as the Foundation of Sustainable Social Development
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The Opening Ceremony of the 6th Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions (AACC)
On Wednesday, 18th September 2024, His Majesty the King graciously appointed Hon. Mr. Atthaniti Disatha-amnarj, Privy Councillor, as His Majesty the King’s Representative to preside over the Opening Ceremony of the 6th AACC Congress 2024. The President of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Presidents/ Chief Justices/ Chairpersons/ Heads of Delegations of the foreign Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Asia (14 countries in total), four regional associations of the Constitutional Courts, the Justices of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand, along with the Secretary-General of the Office of the Constitutional Court, had an audience with His Majesty the King’s Representative at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok.
Later, Hon. Prof. Dr. Nakharin Mektrairat, President of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand as the President of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions (AACC), delivered opening remarks of the Congress, which is an international conference under the operative framework of the AACC served as a forum for presentations in the frame of constitutional review, the rule of law, human rights protection, etc., by the AACC members, observers, and guests. Moreover, the host received an honor from Hon. Mr. Gianni Buquicchio, President Emeritus, Special Representative of the Venice Commission, who addressed his special remarks via a pre-recorded video.
As the host, the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand has determined the main theme: “The Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Strengthening Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Society” together with its three sub-themes. The host could nominate three chairpersons for each following sub-theme session:
“The Role of the Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Strengthening Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Society,” co-chaired by Hon. Mr. Noppadon Theppitak, Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand;
“The Evolvement of Constitutional Justice for Sustainable Justice in the Changing World,” co-chaired by Hon. Prof. Dr. Udom Rathamarit, Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand;
“Constitutional Justice as the Foundation of Sustainable Social Development,” co-chaired by Hon. Prof. Dr. Chiranit Havanond, Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand.
The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand has presided over the AACC since 2023 and will be leading the Association until 2025. In taking this role, the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand will host the 6th AACC Congress between 18th and 19th September 2024 at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. Such an event is an important international academic conference on constitutional law held in Thailand. Furthermore, the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand as the President of the AACC has planned to announce the Bangkok Declaration, as approved by the Board of Members, at the Closing Ceremony of the Congress on Thursday, 19th September 2024. This historic document will represent the remarkable roles in the leadership of academic development of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand on the international stage and reflect the accomplishments of the Congress and the Board of Members’ Meeting in Thailand, serving as an academic forum for sharing and exchanging information, perspectives, adjudication and legal issues between the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand and other constitutional courts or equivalent institutions in order to enhance the development of the tasks of the so-called institutions in Asia, accordingly. In addition, the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand has planned to arrange a press conference at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 17.00 hrs.
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