Council for National Security chairman General Sonthi Boonyaratglin and the armed forces chiefs met with Kowit over investigations into lese majeste allegedly committed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

CNS leaders were reportedly unhappy with the progress made by Kowit and Attorney General Patchara Yutithamdhamrong.

One of the justifications cited for the coup was allegedly inappropriate comments concerning the monarchy. Four earlier allegations of lese majeste against Thaksin have been dropped.

Yesterday's meeting sought information on political "undercurrents" allegedly sparked by Thaksin supporters.

There were reports pro-Thaksin forces would stage an anti-CNS rally today. Many were concerned the CNS had failed to make headway in its post-coup goals.

Meanwhile, a panel headed by Pakdee Pothisiri will investigate allegations of suspicious lending by Krung Thai Bank officials that resulted in a Bt4-billion loss.

National Counter Corruption Commission spokesman Klanarong Chantik said yesterday there were irregularities in loans approved by a former president, a former managing director and former directors of the bank.