Meechai Ruchuphan

Meechai Ruchuphan is a prominent Thai lawyer and politician best known for his role as the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee that drafted the 2017 constitution of Thailand. His legal career spans several decades, during which he has been involved in various high-profile legal and constitutional matters. Ruchuphan has been a key figure in Thai politics, especially concerning constitutional reforms and the legal framework governing elections. Recently, he has been in the news due to allegations surrounding the processes involved in the election of senators, particularly regarding claims of corruption and misconduct linked to the 'blue group' senators, which has raised significant concerns about the integrity of the electoral system in Thailand.