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"For the investigation, every thing must go in accordance to law. I had announced clearly that I accepted to become head of the government and I will uphold principle and justice,'' he said.

He was speaking after appointed Senator Ruengkrai Leekitwattana filed a complaint with the Election Commission to check if Somchai had violated the charter and should be disqualified and removed from his post.

Ruengkrai's earlier complaint against former prime minister Samak Sundaravej of violating the Constitution by hosting his cooking programme had resulted in Samak losing his premiership early this month.

Ruengkrai said he suspected Somchai may have disqualified himself since January 22 this year by allegedly holding shares in CS Loxinfo, which operates a state concession or is a contract partner of a state enterprise. That would be a violation of Article 265 (2), resulting in him being disqualified as an MP as per Article 106 (6), and disqualified as PM as per Article 171.


Ruengkrai also suggested that the EC check assets declaration of Somchai that filed with the National Counter Corruption Commission whether an 8-rai house worth over Bt200 million was included as his assets. “The house that Somchai was appointed by the Royal command was not declared as part of his assets. He might have transferred to be under other people’s name. Could it be the case of assets concealment?’’ he said.

Ruengkrai denied his crusade to check politicians in the government were intended as political harassment. “I carry out my duty without bias to every politician,” he said.

He said he withdrew his complaint for disqualification investigation against former deputy prime minister Surapong Suebwonglee because he was not any more in office.

He said he was ready to be probed over allegation of abuse of authority for illegally checking assets of others. “I demand the probe be open to public and the media. I am waiting for them to come and check me long ago,’’ he said.