Another siege by political faction protestors took place in San Sai on Monday November 3, when a group of approximately 200 members of the red-shirted pro-government Rak Chiang Mai 51 group descended on the Thai Public Services Broadcasting’s premises, intent on its occupation. Tents were set up, a truck with bottled water arrived, as did a lorry equipped with toilet facilities, and local food stalls moved in. A sound system was installed, and was soon broadcasting music and speeches. Around 50 local police were sent to the venue; shortly afterwards the road was closed and protestors were seen at the junction with highway 118 waving flags at passing motorists.

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