Thai court rejects petitions against constitutional change

Posted on 7/13/2012 by staffwriter

13 July 2012
Last updated at 05:08 ET

Hundreds of police surrounded the court amid fears of mass protests

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has rejected allegations that government plans to amend the constitution are an attempt to overthrow the monarchy.

The court dismissed opposition petitions arguing the changes would undermine Thailand’s revered monarchy.

Lawmakers from the ruling Pheu Thai

Article source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18824948