The harsh public criticism against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his "four questions" gives an impression that people in country look forward to an election. Putting aside the fact that some politicians can be unscrupulous, or there might be a possibility of street demonstrations, it appears people are willing to give democracy a chance. After all, it is my belief that Thais have special relations with democracy.
Some pro-Western democratic pundits regard our political system as a "half-baked" democracy while ultra-conservatives think we are "naive" or even "self-delusional" in our faith in democracy and ballot casting in the hope we could get good representatives to parliament. In short, we just love the freedom that the regime is so hesitant to give.
To a certain extent, we are tolerant of this half-baked democracy, as much as we learn to accept half-baked authoritarianism.
Anchalee Kongrut writes about the environment in the Life section, Bangkok Post.
As we dance to the junta's tune, politicians, old and new dance partners alike, are making an entrance with their usual flare.
There is a potential new dancer -- a new political party which is being created for men in uniform. The party is expected to represent ultra-conservative voters.
We are also left with some of the same old dancers who always step on their partners' toes, if not dragging their partners on the floor. The Pheu Thai Party retains its old anti-military stance, perceived as being a "liberal wing" (liberal here means anti-old establishment).
But, in my humble opinion, the problem of this party is not about its ideology. The question is whether it can rise above the shadow of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and become a political party that represents people from all walks of life.
The most seasoned dancer is also bopping on the floor. This dancing partner, known as the Democrat Party, is a veteran and knows its way around. Yet this party seriously needs a major face-lift and makeover.
In the name of democracy, the Democrat Party, time and time again, coalesces with the military. I am talking about the lack of new faces, new ideas and emboldened ideology that inspires younger and older generations alike.
There is political quick step about the party which makes me rethink how our oldest political party can be the political party of the future, or give us new hope.
Last week, eight members of the party who had backed the defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PRDC) were welcomed back to the party.
A blend of old and new faces, they include Thaworn Senneam, a leading PDRC figure, Sathit Wongnongtoey, Witthaya Kaewparadai, Issara Somchai, Buddhipongse Punnakanta, Natapol Teepsuwan and Sakontee Phattiyakul and Akanat Promphan.
The PDRC spearheaded anti-government demonstrations against the Yingluck Shinawatra administration in late 2013.
"This is not a return to the party. We campaigned in the name of the PDRC alongside the Democrat Party and we won together. The ideas of the PDRC are no different from the reform proposals raised by the Democrat Party," Mr Thaworn said.
He said Suthep Thaugsuban chose to fight Thaksin's regime by backing the military while the Democrats supported the election and want Mr Abhisit to be the next prime minister. At this point, I wonder about the party's "reform" policy.
Needless to say, the move raised many eyebrows. There is a news report that old members in the Democrat Party are displeased. (I wonder who they are and why they do not reveal their names?) Ordinary people might wonder what is the real stance of the party while the party supporters may be upset.
I grew up and have been living in the Sathon constituency, known as a bastion of the Democrat Party. I have always been proud that the first vote I cast was for a young and promising university lecturer named Abhisit Vejjajiva, who later became prime minister.
But the party needs to be aware the political landscape and culture in Thailand has changed. The era of pragmatic politics and wheeler-dealing will look jaded and archaic for a new generation.
The world and also Thailand have faced with new challenges -- climate change, terrorism, inequality, the economy and, in politics, the rise of authoritarianism and populism.
For Thaiand, I believe we need new politicians who can inspire and shift the country away from the vicious cycle of cronyism and coups.
But what I see now is the old song in Thailand politics, and the Democrat Party still dances the same old, boring steps.