NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The protest against the planned declaration of all of densely populated Phimai municipality as a historical site has escalated, with disgruntled residents demanding the ouster of a senior fine arts official.
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The protest against the planned declaration of all of densely populated Phimai municipality as a historical site has escalated, with disgruntled residents demanding the ouster of a senior fine arts official.
They accuse Jaruk Wilaikeaw, who heads the local fine arts office, of making them feel "insecure", causing conflict among residents and of being a threat to the local economy.
The protestors are awaiting a response, after a delegation of 100 of them marched to the Nakhon Ratchasima-based 12th Regional Office of Fine Arts and the Phimai district office on Tuesday to submit their petitions.
"It's up to my superiors to decide," Mr Jaruk said after the latest demonstration in Phimai district. "I've only performed my assigned duties."
