Nah, he wasn't be able to secure PM position because his party was too obsessed about overthrow Thai monarchy. So, the other party didn't want to join them and establishment the government.
Anyway, in Thailand. Talk shit about military is pretty common since they actually give themselves a bad reputation with many coup attempt and corruption. However, Pita and his party dial up to the next level by declare that Thailand don't need military if leader is wise and TH military wouldn't win any battle anyway.