Roles and Political Thoughts of Mr. Meechai Reuchupan

Abstract

The research aimed to study social learning, the role of political elite, and rational choice of Mr. Meechai Reuchupan associated with various provisions stipulated in the constitution. The research results found that Mr.Meechai Reuchupan’s social learning stems from social experiences, encouraging him to be determined and dedicated to education. Family institution, educational institution, and his colleagues resulted in how his thoughts and behaviors are shaped up, encouraging him to achieve self-development and success in life, including his personal skills and expertise. Mr. Meechai does not belong to any political elite, but due to his capacity, ability, and expertise in law, social elite support and promote him to participate in political work until he holds a political position, making him become a social elite. Mr. Meechai joins the drafting of seven constitutions. Political thoughts and rational choice of Mr. Meechai bring about the provisions in the constitutions to be different according to the political and social context. His process of rational decision making needs to pass the procedure of considering each option. However, factors of rational choice depend on his belief and desire, his own benefits and public benefits. Mr. Meechai’s restrictions are orders from persons who are holding power, the framework of rules and regulations in the constitution that enables persons who draft the constitution to follow, social and political problems including his needs or wishes, which he needs to consider in order to give the best option, leading to benefits serving the largest number of people.