COUP AFTERMATH
20 projects likely to be scrutinised
The Thaksin government grandly approved a number of projects despite fears that they were riddled with corruption. Now, the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy has appointed a panel to investigate controversial deals, though it has not yet revealed what will be looked into. It's likely the panel will check these 20 projects, which have been probed by the Office of the Auditor-General:
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BACKGROUNDER
Thaksin regime's business networks
An extensive study by a Chulalongkorn University economy lecturer has established what could be complete picture of the extensive network of business empire of the Shinawatra family.
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Thaksin allies purged in military, police
The military and police reshuffle has been completed - with officers seen as aligned to the ousted premier sidelined in inactive posts.
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DEMOCRACY DEMO
Protesters defy junta restriction
Activists ignore ban and criticise 'rape of Thailand'
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Call to restore rights
Rights activists yesterday called on military leaders to scrap commands that violate basic liberties.
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No pressure on NCCC: Panthep
The chairman of the newly appointed National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC), Panthep Klanarongran, said after the commission's first meeting yesterday he was confident the anti-graft agency would be free from political interference.
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Klong Dan investigation welcomed
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry yesterday welcomed the decision by the recently-appointed National Counter Corruption Commission to expedite an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Klong Dan wastewater plant.
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The CDRM's order establishing an asset investigation committee
The 23rd statement of the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM)
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Legal counsellors' neutrality queried
The appointment of asset investigators and former Thaksin cabinet members as legal advisers to the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) met with opposition from academics and politicians yesterday.
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Army gets tough on political rally ban
Second and Third Army Region commanders yesterday stressed a junta order prohibiting all political activity.
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Hasten probe: Abhisit
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday urged the coup leaders to act quickly to bring ousted government leaders to justice on charges relating to corruption and abuse of power.
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