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Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President Injured in Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting incident involving the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization and his driver.
On August 10, 2026, a shooting occurred near the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) office in Mueang Nonthaburi district. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi PAO, and his driver were both shot and injured during the incident. Emergency responders transported both victims to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Following the event, the alleged perpetrator, identified as former Nonthaburi Member of Parliament Chalong Riewrang, surrendered to local police. Authorities are currently in the process of gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and examining the scene to establish the sequence of events and the motive behind the attack.
For residents and visitors in the Nonthaburi area, this incident represents a localized security event involving high-profile political figures. While the situation is currently under police control, those in the vicinity of the PAO office may encounter temporary disruptions or increased law enforcement presence as the investigation continues. At this stage, the specific circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation, and official details regarding the condition of the victims and the underlying cause of the dispute have not yet been fully disclosed by authorities.