Town official feels Thai protest heat
Governor of Chumpon in country’s south forced to work from home after activists surround municipality building.

Published On 30 Nov 2013
Demonstrators in Thailand have laid siege to government facilities not only in the capital Bangkok but also in other parts of the country, including a southern town.
The town’s governor, who could not work from his office, said he does not want to confront the protesters and that the situation is under control.
Wayne Hay reports from Chumpon.
Source: Al Jazeera