Gen Prayuth outlined three stages of transition to a new election but did not mention any timeframe when asked. In the current first stage, NCPO's primary focus is to: (1) maintain order; (2) run the country; 3) ease people's economic hardships; and (4) establish reconciliation for reform centers throughout problem areas (the north and northeast). The second is to issue an interim constitution and establish a national legislative assembly and a national reform council. At this stage, a prime minister and cabinet will be appointed. This is when national reform begins, after which Thailand would enter the third stage in which an election can be held.