Politics
Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President Shot in Dispute
Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert, the long-serving President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, was shot by former MP Chalong Riao-raeng.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand on August 10, 2026, Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO), was shot by Chalong Riao-raeng, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi. The incident occurred in front of the Nonthaburi PAO office.
Reports indicate that the confrontation stemmed from a dispute involving an 11-million-baht debt and disagreements regarding the nomination of candidates for the most recent election. Police Colonel Thongchai, born in 1955, is a veteran politician and former police officer with a long career in the police force, including service in the Crime Suppression Division and as a station chief in Sai Noi district.
For residents and visitors in the Nonthaburi area, this high-profile incident involving local political figures highlights ongoing tensions within regional administrative circles. While the immediate situation is being handled by local law enforcement, the broader implications for local governance and political stability in the province remain to be seen. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the legal proceedings or the current condition of the individuals involved. Residents are advised to monitor local news outlets for updates as official investigations continue.