As Army Commander, General Sonthi repeatedly assured the public that the army would not interfere in the political crisis, although he has said that "His Majesty must have been saddened" by the nation's political problems.
Sebagai Panglima Angkatan Darat, Sonthi berulang kali memberi jaminan kepada masyarakat bahwa tentara tidak akan ikut campur dalam krisis politik, meskipun ia pernah mengatakan bahwa "Baginda tentu merasa sedih" karena masalah-masalah politik negara itu.