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Former MP Arrested Following Shooting of Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President
Chalong Riewrang, a former MP, has been taken into custody by police after allegedly shooting the Nonthaburi PAO President, Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert.
On August 10, 2026, Khaosod Online Thailand reported that police from the Rattanathibet Station have arrested Chalong Riewrang, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi, in connection with a shooting incident involving Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO).
The incident occurred at the Nonthaburi PAO office. According to reports, the shooting resulted in serious injuries to Pol. Col. Thongchai’s driver. Authorities have seized a 9mm handgun believed to have been used in the attack and are currently conducting interrogations at the Rattanathibet Police Station.
Regarding the motive, the suspect has cited personal grievances, specifically mentioning a debt dispute involving 11 million baht and disagreements related to the nomination of candidates for the most recent election.
For residents and visitors in the Nonthaburi area, this event highlights a high-profile conflict involving local political figures. While the suspect is in custody, the investigation is ongoing. It remains to be confirmed how these personal and political disputes will impact local administrative operations or if further legal proceedings will reveal additional details regarding the motive. As this is an active police investigation, the public is advised to monitor official updates from local law enforcement for further developments.