Thailand's military leaders launch corruption probe

Thailand's military leaders say a new committee has been set up to investigate corruption in the government of deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thailand's military seized power from the prime minister last week, in what they said was a bid to unite the nation after months of political turmoil.

In part, the military has justified the coup by accusing Thaksin Shinawatra of graft.

And as the corruption probe starts, tanks are being removed from key sites in the capital, Bangkok, as the military presence on the streets is scaled down.

Meanwhile, our correspondent in Bangkok, Shane McLeod, says another member of Thaksin Shinawatra's ousted cabinet has arrived back in the country, pledging to co-operate with the military governing council.

- RADIO AUSTRALIA