Former Nonthaburi MP Denied Bail Following Fatal Shooting

On August 11, 2026, the Nonthaburi Provincial Court denied bail for Chalong Riewrang, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi. According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, the court cited the severity of the charges, the brazen nature of the alleged offense, and a significant risk of flight as reasons for the detention.

Mr. Chalong is accused of using a firearm to shoot Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The victim sustained critical injuries during the incident and subsequently passed away. Investigators from the Rattanathibet Police Station have filed a request for initial detention under case number F.823/2569. The charges include intentional murder, attempted murder, unauthorized carrying of a firearm in public, and discharging a firearm in a populated area, in violation of the Criminal Code and the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks, and Imitation Firearms Act of 1947.

For residents and travelers in the Nonthaburi area, this high-profile case involves a prominent local political figure. While the legal process is now underway, the investigation remains ongoing. It is important to note that the court has not yet reached a verdict, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further details regarding the trial schedule and potential evidence are yet to be confirmed by judicial authorities.