tawdry. Looks like the elegant phrases on democracy and liberty of Bush's 2nd inaugural were just that - words.
The military leadership is not democratic, but has not been abusive. Thailand remains a loyal and strategically important ally. God knows we've had friendly relations and military alliances with far, far worse regimes.
Our best and most effective option is to maintain our ties to the Thai government, and apply significant political pressure on them to return to democracy. Continuing our close military partnership is a good way to ensure that the message is received; it gives us leverage.