In its report released

last Friday Citigroup identified:

1.Noranit Setabutr (65)

Selected to oversee the new constitution-drafting process, Noranit is a retired academic most remembered for managing a leading Thai university rather than research or opinions.

He will need a lot of the diplomacy he studied to complete his task.

The fact he is not a constitutional specialist may be a serious handicap for a charter drafter.

2.General Saprang Kalayanamitr (59)

An Army assistant chief and assistant secretary of the National Security Council (NSC), Saprang was one of the first to openly oppose Thaksin Shinawatra months before the September 19 coup.

He provided the troops that guaranteed its success. His strongly-worded comments against corruption often reflect disdain for politicians in general. Saprang became Army assistant chief after the coup and is a leading candidate to rise to the top post after General Sonthi Boonyaratglin retires in October this year.

3.General Winai Phattiyakul (58)

Permanent secretary for defence and secretary-general of the National Security Council commands influence and the most political experience of the junta generals.

He has experience in intelligence and knowledge of various government agencies. Winai became defence permanent secretary and NSC secretary-general after the coup. He is thought to have political ambitions.

4.Rosana Tositrakul (52)

A member of the executive committee of the Federation of Thai Consumer Organisations and coordinator of a group of 30 non-governmental organisations against corruption. Rosana built her reputation as a leading anti-corruption campaigner, consumer advocate and patient-rights activist.

She led protests against privatisation and other policies of the previous administration that contributed to Thaksin Shinawatra's downfall. Since the coup she is again at the forefront of pressing the military government on a wide range of issues and is facing off in court against PTT in a crucial case.

5.Chaturon Chaisaeng (50)

Now interim leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party following Thaksin's resignation after the coup. Chaturon has managed to keep the party united with only one major faction leaving. While he may not keep his position for long - and the party's future is uncertain - Chaturon enjoys an image as a clean if idealistic politician.

6.Abhisit Vejjajiva (43)

The Oxford-educated economist has largely failed to receive credit for the faltering of the Thaksin regime, letting street mobs and the Army take that. With his leadership questioned by some, many wonder if he can get his party back in power.

7.Banharn Silapa-archa (75)

Often seen as the master of old-style Thai politics, he may hold the key to the future, especially after he managed to keep his party out of trouble through 18 months of crisis ahead of the coup. Because of his age, Banharn may not be a likely prime minister but he may well play a role as king maker.

8.Kowit Wattana (59)

The police chief is under increasing criticism since the coup, and especially since the New Year's Eve bombings for failing to control so-called "undercurrents" of pro-Thaksin feeling.

The struggle for control of the police - widely believed to be pro-Thaksin - will by and large decide if the period after military rule will be a successful one for the Army.

9.General Anupong Paochinda (57)

An Army assistant chief and assistant secretary of the NSC. Although he is a pre-cadet schoolmate of Thaksin, Anupong sided with the coup.

For Sonthi and other top NSC commanders he was the guarantee that Thaksin - who tried during his terms to control the Army via classmates - lost that key support.

Rewarded with a post as Army assistant chief after the takeover, Anupong is now seen as another leading candidate for the post of Army chief once Sonthi retires.

10.Prasong Soonsiri (80)

Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee and member of the National Legislative Assembly.

He is one of the most intriguing and colourful characters on the political scene.

He played a key behind-the-scenes role in toppling the Thaksin regime. Dubbed "CIA" for his experience in intelligence, Prasong is almost always seen with his legendary pipe in mouth.