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Take Democrat MP Juti Krairirk, for example. Here is a self-proclaimed minister-in-waiting who was broken-hearted when he was not included in the new Cabinet line-up.

Like comrades Niphit Intrasombat, Ong-art Klampaiboon and others who were desperate for a Cabinet post, Juti is feeling a bit deflated and let down.

Niphit accused Virachai Virameteekul - appointed as the PM's Office Minister under the Democrats' quota - of using money to buy his seat. Virachai denied the accusation, saying he did not donate Bt80 million in exchange for the portfolio. He said he did not have that much money but the Democrats invited him to take up the position because he was well qualified in business management.

Traditionally, sex is designed for two people. But in Thai politics, this isn't always the case. There's always an alternative party and sometimes there are "representatives". Moreover, judging from this long-drawn-out political crisis, the orgy is still the preferred choice for Thai politicians. But multiple parties don't always guarantee multiple orgasms. There will always be someone left feeling like a gooseberry.

Like the previous two administrations, Abhisit Vejjajiva's has also had to incorporate the "proxies" of some political heavyweights. Whether it's someone's sister, mistress, "gig", or a massage parlour tycoon, the Thai Parliament seems to encompass everything under the sun.

The Democrats were quick to explain that they didn't have much choice, citing the longstanding and sacred quota system for coalitions. Without such a phenomenon, there would be no government at all.

Don't like what you see? Vote Democrats next time. Until then, don't expect to see any dream team - as the Democrats themselves have said.