Thai military bagging top jobs

Thailand’s military leaders used the perceived conflicts of interest between Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, and business interests, as a pretext for the coup.

 

Activists say that the recent appointments could undermine the military’s claims that it is intent on fighting corruption.

 

Surayud Chulanont, the military-installed prime minister, has brushed aside the criticism, saying the appointments followed normal and fair business procedures.