"For instance, the air force chief can achieve a lot on the board of Thai Airways because many of his former subordinates work there. He can reduce management problems,'' he said. Surayud called on the critics not to assume that military officials were incompetent. "Give them time to prove themselves. Do not jump to the conclusion that they are going there to accept money,'' he said.

Former cabinet: Agency to offer closer look into assets

The national anti-graft agency today is set to disclose details about the wealth of members of the deposed government.

The latest public disclosure involves assets and liabilities of the members of the previous Cabinet, including ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who submitted reports about their financial status to the National Counter Corruption Commission last month.

Web whinging: Govt to launch website for complaints

The government is to establish a new website where people can lodge complaints. A similar site used by the ousted Thaksin Shinawatra government was closed after the September 19 coup.

According to Prime Minister's Office Minister Khunying Dhipavadee Meksawan the address of the new site would be www.1111.co.th. It matches the 1111 telephone hotline for the same purpose.