This is the moment brave protesters defied draconian military rule and gave wilted flowers to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha 'to slam the government's mismanagement of the country.'

Wandee Rakduang, seen wearing a yellow hat, gifted the controversial career soldier spoiled Lanna flower cones and asked him when the parliament will be dissolved during the Prime Minister's visit to the Kruba Srivichai Monument in Chiang Mai on March 17.

Chan-o-cha had been taking pictures and accepting flowers from supporters when Wandee approached him. He ignored her question and turned his back on her as guards blocked her from coming closer.

Brave Wandee was later seen making a three-fingered salute - a pro-democracy derived from the novel series 'The Hunger Games' - which was popularised in Thailand following a 2014 military coup, and revived again during political turmoil in the country in 2020.

The protester said she had come to protest alone, and to meet with Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Anupong Paochinda to express her dissatisfaction over the government's management for the past eight years.

She said that in her opinion, there had been no improvement in the economy, trade, or drug problems during his tenure. She also urged him to release pro-democracy activists who have been detained under Thailand's lese-majesty law.

Chan-o-cha carried on with his visit while Wandee was not arrested.

Lanna flower cones are traditionally used as offerings for festivals and Buddhist ceremonies, including merit-making, inviting monks, and funerals.