Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra assigned Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung to take over Yongyuth Wichaidit's job as deputy prime minister overseeing the Interior Ministry during Tuesday's cabinet meeting.

Deputy Interior Minister Chuchart Harnsawat was assigned to take on the responsibilities of interior minister in an acting capacity, Mr Chalerm said after the cabinet meeting.

Mr Yongyuth has resigned from the cabinet positions of deputy prime minister and interior minister.  His resignation took effect on Oct 1.