Thai PM blames constitution for political turmoil
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The Thai prime minister, Samak Sundaravej, has blamed the military-backed constitution for his political woes, and says he will press ahead with amending it.
Since coming into power six months ago the government has faced a barrage of challenges.
On Tuesday, the ruling coalition lost two legal battles which could pave the way for impeachment of the entire cabinet.
The Constitutional Court ruled the government had violated the constitution by signing a joint communique to back neighbouring Cambodia in its bid to put a temple on the World Heritage list.
And the Supreme Court found former speaker Yongyut Tiyapairat guilty of vote buying in elections last December.
The charges open the way for criminal charges against Mr Yongyut and the possible dissolution of the ruling People Power Party.
