"The party does not want to form a government to represent a selected region, but the entire country," he said, in reference to the large number of "no-vote" ballots cast in Bangkok and the South.

The party will carefully review the high numbers of abstention ballots and find a solution to win back voter loyalty and nurture democracy, Suranand said.

In regard to the political future of his party's leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, Suranand said Thaksin would strive for reconciliation with all sections of society, including civic groups, media professionals and other political parties.

Despite unofficial ballot results showing abstention votes accounting for more than 40 per cent of the total, he said his party would move on to form the next government in accordance with rules prescribed under the Constitution.

"Thai Rak Thai will keep on working even though public sentiment against its leadership is high," he said.

Commenting on political reforms, he said his party was ready to embrace a neutral body charged with amending the charter.

"It is important that opposition parties, the People's Alliance for Democracy and academics join talks," he said. "Should relevant parties insist on a pre-condition of Thaksin pausing his political career, that is up to him [Thaksin] to decide," he said.

The party is open to negotiation and will not interfere with constitutional amendments, he said.