Bangkok -
Five students were arrested in Thailand on Wednesday for flashing anti-coup signs at the prime minister, a media report said.
The local university students made a three-finger salute, associated with the anti-coup movement, at Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha while he was giving a speech in the northeastern city of Khon Kaen.
Thairath newspaper reported that the students were quickly ushered out of the auditorium and arrested at a local police station.
Prayuth came to power after a bloodless coup in May.
Since taking over, the military government has placed strict restrictions on free speech and assembly, citing the demands of national security. - Sapa-dpa