It's pretty clear from this expansive agenda enunciated by the generals that the NCPO is planning to be around for quite awhile,” said a knowledgeable western observer in Bangkok who asked not to be identified for fear of arrest. “I expect that 'reform' is going to be developed behind firmly locked closed doors, and result in a take it or leave it proposition for Red-Shirt supporters – and they are not going to be happy with the the proposition they are handed. The question will be how far the Red Shirts are prepared to resist and how hard the NCPO and Thai military are prepared to push to perpetuate their powers through the so-called 'reform' proposals that come up.”