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PM Anutin Demands Strict Legal Action in Nonthaburi Shooting Case
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered Nonthaburi authorities to handle the case of former MP Chalong Riewrang with absolute strictness following the fatal shooting of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President.
On August 10, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The suspect in the case is Chalong Riewrang, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi.
Following an event at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Prime Minister Anutin met with the Governor of Nonthaburi and the Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander to receive a progress report. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the police's handling of the suspect, specifically criticizing the decision to allow Chalong to hold a press conference without being handcuffed. He emphasized that the incident is a serious and shocking crime, and he has instructed local authorities to proceed with the investigation decisively, ensuring no special treatment or assistance is provided to the suspect regardless of his former political status.
For residents and visitors, this case highlights a high-profile criminal investigation involving a former political figure. While the Prime Minister has called for a rigorous legal process, the investigation is ongoing. It remains to be confirmed how the judicial process will proceed and whether further security measures will be implemented during the suspect's detention and trial phases.