The Chief of Thailand's army has pledged that the military will not stage a coup after the next election. The Thai military has successfully seized power 12 times since 1932, in addition to seven failed attempts. General Chalermchai Sitthisat said the military would respect the outcome of an upcoming election. <br/><br/> The ruling junta has repeatedly promised to restore civilian rule since toppling the elected government in a coup three years ago. Some members of the military government said the election, planned for late 2017, would be delayed until 2018 in order to pass the necessary election laws. But a government spokesperson, Major General Sansern Kaewkamnerd, said the election was on track to be held later this year.