泰国军政权推迟选举至2016年

A senior official in Thailand's military junta says elections likely will not be held until 2016, further delaying the military's promised democratic transition.

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters Thursday elections will likely be held "around the start of 2016, once the constitution is drafted."

Prawit, who is also defense minister, said one reason for the delay is the existence of unspecified "elements" that are opposed to the military leadership.

The military took power after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was ousted by a court following months of sometimes violent opposition protests.