“The public should not be worried that they would be affected if they report graft information to the newly-formed centres. I can assure you that all information will be dealt with in a confidential manner,” he said.

Prawit, also defence minister, was referring to the anti-corruption centres set up at the order of the prime minister to fight corruption by state officials.

The centres, which open today, are situated in army camps throughout the country.

There has been concern that people would be afraid of lodge complaints about corruption to military officers.

The project will be overseen by Army chief Gen Chalermchai Sittisart, who is also the junta secretary-general.

Prawit said that people could submit complaints via PO Box and hotline calls to the NCPO and the Army, which will then forward them to the PM’s Office for further investigation,