The Concept of Ancient Thai Justice Process

Abstract

This academic article aims to study what is the principle or origin of the concept behind the ancient Thai justice process? Some ancient Thai expressions such as “Teen Rong Teen San” (means those looking for extra income around the court area) or “Khon Hua Mor” (means a legal-minded person) are prosecution-related terms with negative meaning instead of positive meaning. Suing and prosecuting are parts of the justice process. The justice process is the process of solving a dispute among people in society.

According to the study, in the ancient period of the Kingdom of Thailand, it was found that ancient Thailand was influenced by India through Mon and Burmese people as appeared in the Thammasat scripture. This doctrine had been adopted as a law for administration since Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. Certain crucial principles were also found in “Three Seals Law” during the early Rattanakosin period. This study and analysis of the concept of ancient Thai justice process reflects the image of the history of Thai law and the context of the current Thai justice process more clearly.

This concept reflected the foundation of Thai law history in another dimension which related to the religious concept and still influenced the current Thai justice process. In the present situation, if a judicial or mediating authority adopts these principles, it is really helpful because it ensures the righteous justice process. .