2014 Thai coup d'état page on Facebook constituted a criminal offence. Thai coup protesters used the three-finger salute from "The Hunger Games" film series, symbolising their opposition to the coup. Three extended fingers represent equality, liberty, and brotherhood. The military announced that it would arrest anyone who displayed the salute. Protesters then adopted the sandwich as their new anti-coup symbol. They handed out sandwiches, shouting "sandwiches for democracy!". On 22 June 2014, a student eating sandwiches in front of Siam Paragon and a group of students who were to organise a sandwich activity at the same venue were apprehended and were later placed in
Prime minister-designate leader of the largest opposition party therefore could still become prime minister-designate perhaps several weeks after the general election. The term prime minister-elect is sometimes used as a synonym, but in most circumstances it is technically incorrect: a prime minister is usually appointed by the head of state, and not elected to office by the entire nation, as is the case with some presidential polls. However, it has nonetheless seen common use in the media. Terms such as incoming prime minister and prime minister-in-waiting are also sometimes used, although the latter term is also sometimes used prior to an election