Rangsit University Appoints Former Constitutional Court President as Dean
Rangsit University has announced the appointment of Nakharin Mektrairat, the former President of the Constitutional Court, as the new Dean of the Faculty of Public Administration, effective November 1.
According to a report by Matichon Online, Rangsit University has officially appointed Nakharin Mektrairat to lead its Faculty of Public Administration. Mektrairat, who previously served as the President of the Constitutional Court of Thailand, is scheduled to assume his new academic role on November 1, 2026.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this appointment highlights a significant transition of a high-profile legal figure into the academic sector. The Faculty of Public Administration at Rangsit University is a key institution for training future civil servants and policy analysts. Mektrairat’s extensive experience in constitutional law and governance is expected to influence the curriculum and the strategic direction of the faculty’s research initiatives.
While the university has confirmed the appointment date, details regarding specific changes to the faculty’s academic programs or long-term administrative goals under his leadership remain to be confirmed. Observers of Thailand’s academic and political landscape will be watching to see how his background in the judiciary shapes the educational approach at the university. This move marks a notable shift for Mektrairat as he moves from the highest levels of the Thai judicial system into the realm of higher education.
