Former MP Involved in Shooting at Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization

On August 10, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that Chalong Riewrang, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi, was involved in a shooting incident at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) office. The incident resulted in injuries to the PAO President, Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert, and left the President’s driver in critical condition.

According to statements provided by Chalong at the Rattanathibet Police Station, the confrontation stemmed from a financial dispute. Chalong claimed he had visited the office to request the repayment of an 11-million-baht loan he had previously provided to Thongchai, citing his own current financial difficulties. Chalong alleged that he was refused and physically pushed during the encounter. He further asserted that he did not intend to use violence, claiming that the driver of the PAO President drew a firearm first, which prompted his own reaction.

For residents and visitors in the Nonthaburi area, this incident highlights a high-profile conflict involving local political figures. While the situation appears to be a personal dispute, it has caused significant disruption at a government administrative site. Authorities are currently investigating the sequence of events, including the conflicting accounts regarding who initiated the use of force. As the legal process continues, the public awaits further clarification on the specific charges and the official findings regarding the escalation of this confrontation.