Legal Expert Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak Named TIJ Board Chairman

Kittipong Kittayarak
Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak

BANGKOK — The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has appointed Professor Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak, a prominent legal expert and former Justice Ministry executive, as its new Board Chairman.

Dr. Kittipong brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as TIJ’s Executive Director from 2015 to 2021, during which he successfully elevated the institute’s international standing in supporting UN missions and regional government initiatives.

His distinguished career includes serving as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice (2008-2014) and Advisor to the Prime Minister (2014-2015). Since 2017, he has directed the Rule of Law and Development Program (RoLD), which recently launched its successful RoLD Xcelerate initiative in 2024.

Beyond his judicial system work, Dr. Kittipong holds several prestigious positions, including Chancellor of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and President of Bangkok University’s Board of Trustees. He also serves on the boards of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited.

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Additionally, he contributes to humanitarian causes as Vice Chairman of the Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation under the Thai Red Cross Society and serves on the Executive Committee of the Bajrakitiyabha Fund for Legal Education.

Thailand Institute of Justice
Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ)

The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) stands as a key research institution within the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network (UN-PNI), focusing on advancing justice system reforms and promoting lawfulness both in Thailand and internationally.

As a member of the UN network, TIJ plays a crucial role in connecting international justice standards with local implementation. The institute leverages Thailand’s active participation in the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and UN Crime Congresses to transform global principles into practical solutions at the local level.

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TIJ’s work spans three core areas: research, capacity-building, and policy advocacy. The institute particularly emphasizes the interconnection between the rule of law and sustainable development, recognizing that justice reform is integral to maintaining peace and security.

Through its research and advocacy efforts, TIJ works to strengthen criminal justice systems and foster a culture of lawfulness. The institute’s approach focuses on developing evidence-based solutions that address both national and international challenges in crime prevention and justice administration.

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