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He was made an advisor attached to the Defence Ministry and his post was given to Gen Thossaros Muang-um, an advisor attached to the ministry.

His Majesty signed to endorse the appointments Thusday and Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont countersigned the royal command, which endorsed the appointments.

A well-informed source form the Defence Ministry said Bannawit is expected to face a disciplinary investigation for having publicly criticised former army commander-ini-chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin over the appointment of the new army chief.

The source said permanent secretary for Defence Gen Winai Phattiyakul drafted an order establishing a probe committee and the draft is expected to be signed by Defence Minister Gen Boonrawd Somtas Thursday.

The source said Bannawit would face disciplinary action for violating military regulations that prevent military officers from publicly criticising their direct superiors.

Bannawit has been warned to stop his criticisms but he continued to attack Sonthi and Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont.

The Nation