Thai Protestors Adopt 'Hunger Games' Salute As Symbol of Defiance

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Thai protestors adopt HungerGames three-finger salute as a symbol of defiance against military junta

books and movie franchise has become the leading symbol of defiance in ongoing anti-government protests in Thailand.

Thai demonstrators are into a ninth month of protests against the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, which have included demands for reform of the Thai monarchy and an end to corruption. Global television coverage of the Thai protests as well as social media is awash with the sight of thousands of silent masked people raising the three-finger salute at demonstrations.

The salute first appeared in protests in 2014 after a military coup overthrew the Thai government, with the junta attempting to ban the gesture with little success. In 2020, the three-finger salute has really taken hold and has added significance as it reflects the three demands of protestors: the dissolution of parliament, ending intimidation of the people, and the drafting of a new constitution.

 

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