BANGKOK, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Viable policies introduced under the ousted Thaksin Shinawatra government will not be scrapped, the Council for Democratic Reform under the Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) of Thailand said on Monday.

    Rumors that programs like the 30 Baht universal health care scheme would be abolished were false, Yongyuth Maiyalarb, a spokesman of the CDRM said.

    Moreover, Yongyuth told the public to reject unconfirmed reports and trust only CDRM announcements.

    Meanwhile, a hotline has been established for public inquiries, suggestions for social problems and tips on corruption.

    He also dismissed rumors the CDRM was planning to scrap two other Thaksin projects -- the National Fund for Villages and Urban Communities Project and the Small, Medium and Large Fund Project.

    Speaking at the same press conference at Army headquarters Monday, CDRM spokesman Lt-Gen. Palangkoon Klaharn called on the news media and public to follow only announcements read by himself, Yongyuth and spokeswoman Major Duangkamol Thewaphithak. Enditem