Two former ministers who had served under the previous government of the ousted Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, were greeted by boos and jeers from the waiting protestors, some of whom went up to their cars and pound on it to make a point.

Soldiers were quick to pull them away from the cars for fear that emotion would get out of hand.

ARC issued an order on Wednesday, summoning the two to report themselves to the Royal Thai Army headquarters, citing peace and stability of the nation.

Both were known to be strong defenders and close to Thaksin.

Newin arrived Army headquarters on Rajadamnoen Road at about 11.45am. As he approach the gate, Newin lowered the car's window and smiled at waiting reporters. However a group of people emerged and yelled as well as cursed at him. "Traitor," a man was heard yelling at Newin, while some others banged at his van.

A man, Supachai Withitworakarn, 57, said he did not like Newin because he organised counter protesters to clash with anti-Thaksin protesters, which could lead to violence.

At about 12.50am, Yongyuth arrived at the Army headquarters. He was also greeted with the same boos and jeers. Some approached his vehicle and yelled at him. His vehicle then ran into the headquarter compound.

The Nation