This sounds like a fable 

Had Aesop been alive today, his fable "The frogs who desired a King" would probably become "The Thais who desired a leader". The story may be something like this: Once upon a time in a country called Thailand, where people led a free and easy life and were ruled by an elected government. Yet, they disparaged their government for everything it did. And the story ended with.... to teach the Thais a lesson, God sent them a dictator, who squandered money on Chinese submarines and tanks! Along with expressions "to cry wolf", "to be a dog in a manger", or "sour grapes", we have "Thais choose their government", reminding people that when they want to change their condition, make sure they can really improve it. 
Somsak Pola