Sources at the CDRM, which overthrew the Thaksin regime last Tuesday, said members of the asset probe panel will likely include Klanarong Chantik, a former member of National Counter Corruption Commission.

Other likely panel members are former judge Nam Yimyaem; former senator Kaewsan Atipoti; former central bank chief MR Chatu Mongkol Sonakul; former judge Wasant Soipisut; and former national security chief Prasong Soonsiri.

Besides Thaksin and the former Cabinet members, the panel will also look into the assets of Thaksin's wife, Khunying Pojaman; personal secretary Padoong Limcharoenrat; Thaksin's sister, Yaowapa Wongsa-wat and husband Somchai; and Pojaman's brother, Bannawit Damapong.

The list of ex-Cabinet members whose assets will also be investigated include: deputy premier Suriya Jungrungreangkit; agriculture minister Sudarat Keyuraphan, natural resources minister Yong-yuth Tiyapairat; PM's Office minister Newin Chidchob; deputy premier Surakiart Sathirathai; transport minister Pongsak Ruktapong-paisal; deputy minister Phumtham Vejjachai; deputy premier Suwat Liptapanlop; labour minister Somsak Thepsuthin.

Others to be investigated include deputy finance minister Varathep Rattanakorn; PM's secretary-

general Prommin Lertsuridej; interior minister Kongsak Wattana;

deputy minister Pracha Maleenont; and social development minister Wattana Muangsuk.

CDRM sources said the majority of its members supported the panel being set-up, even though Gen Ruangroj Mahasalanont disagreed.

The CDRM will approach Auditor-General Khunying Jaruvan Maintaka to join the investigation panel.

If there is solid evidence to implicate Thaksin, his family and relatives, and former Cabinet members in possible corruption cases, the panel will forward the results of its investigation to the Supreme Court for further legal action.

Sources said the panel will function like the National Counter Corruption Commission, which has been abrogated by the CDRM.