How long will you serve as interim prime minister?

Two weeks. We will spend the period drafting an interim charter.

Who will draft the charter?

We are compiling a list of experts. The committee chairman will be selected first from the list.

Who will be next prime minister?

We are the in the process of selecting. Potential candidates are politically neutral and love democracy, with the King as head of state.

Who was behind the coup?

We were forced by the situation to stage the coup. Nobody guided us to do it. We listened to the voice of the people.

One reason for the coup is that there were suspicions of corruption. Does the ARC have a policy of seizing Thaksin Shinawatra's assets?

The law will be applied in this matter. Those who violate laws will be punished. So far no committee has been set-up to deal with asset seizure.

Is the case of the assassination plot against Thaksin a factor for the ARC to seize power?

There is no connection.

If Thaksin sets up an exile government overseas, what action the ARC will take?

That's a matter for the future.

How will the ARC deal with ousted Cabinet members who are overseas?

Some of them have requested to return to Thailand. The ARC insists there is no problem. There are no obstacles preventing them from returning to the country.

Can the ARC give assurance that the power seizure is temporary?

The ARC will work for two weeks and will step out.

For how long will the ARC allow an interim government to be in office?

The period should be as short as possible and should not last longer than one year.

Why did you accept the  Administrative Reform Council leadership?

Most of the forces used are from the Army and I'm the Army chief.

Will independent organisations set up under the dissolved Constitution have to cease to exist?

They will have to go with the Constitution. This includes the Election Commission [which was recently installed].

When did you decide to stage the coup?

Two days ago.

Has ousted Deputy Premier Chidchai Vanasatidya been arrested?

We didn't arrest him. We invited him to meet us.

Did he accept your invitation voluntarily?

I am confident he did.

Will the ARC take care of the annual military reshuffle?

We haven't discussed about that. But I think certain points need to be reviewed.

When will the next general election be held?

Drafting of a permanent constitution will take no longer than a year.

Will the new Suvarnabhumi Airport be opened as planned?

Everything will continue as scheduled.