Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Tuesday he would accept the leadership of the Palang Pracharath Party to end internal disputes.
Government House reporters asked him to confirm Monday's news report that he had agreed to become the new leader of the coalition-core party. He said the new position was not announced right away pending an election by party members.
He said that he would have to take up the position to handle disputes in the party.
"They must be reconciled," Gen Prawit said.
He did not say how long he would be the party leader.
Gen Prawit's appointment as PPRP leader is expected to help end the power struggle brewing within the party over cabinet seats. Once the situation improves, a reshuffle is expected to take place.
