Chalong Riewrang, an ex-MP for Nonthaburi, said around 10 middle-ranked military officers working for Lt-Gen Woradej Bhumichit had come to his house on Thursday and escorted him to see their boss at the Army's Air Defence Command headquarters.

The politician said Woradej, the unit's chief, had along with other officers told him not to back any movements against the military leaders.

He denied he was involved in such attempts.

Woradej yesterday dismissed Chalong's allegation. He said he had only "invited" the Thai Rak Thai man to his office and asked for his cooperation to rebuild the country.

"It's a misunderstanding," Woradej said, adding that none of his officers had been to Chalong's house.