 The junta established a committee empowered to investigate any projects or acts by members of the Thaksin government and others who were suspected of any irregularities, including personal tax evasion.The committee, chaired by [[Nam Yimyaem]], had the authority to freeze the assets of members and families of the Thaksin government accused of corruption and was composed of several figures who had been publicly critical of the Thaksin government, including Kaewsan Atibhoti, [[Jaruvan Maintaka]], [[Banjerd Singkaneti]], Klanarong Chantik, and Sak Korsaengruang.A separate decree (No.