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	The petition was submitted by Senator Somchai Sawaengkarn who alleged that the planned amendment to Article 68 would be unconstitutional.</div>
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	The court voted 3:2 to proceed with the judicial review.</div>
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	Somchai filed complaint against Parliament President Somsak Kiartsuranon and 311 coalition MPs for proposing the amendments.</div>
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	Both sides are required to submit evidences to the court within 15 days.</div>
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