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Investigation Continues into Fatal Shooting of Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President
Police have questioned the driver of the late Nonthaburi PAO President, Thongchai Yenprasert, following a fatal shooting incident at the provincial office parking lot.
On August 14, 2026, investigators from the Rattanathibet Police Station conducted an interview with the driver of the late Thongchai Yenprasert, the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO). This follows a violent incident on August 10, 2026, at the Nonthaburi PAO office parking lot, where Thongchai was fatally shot by Chalong Riewrang, a former Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi. Thongchai later succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a hospital.
The driver, identified as Mr. Yod, sustained a gunshot wound to his right wrist during the attack. According to his testimony provided to police, he was preparing the vehicle for the President’s next engagement when the confrontation occurred. He expressed shock at the sudden nature of the assault, noting that he heard the final words exchanged between the two men immediately before the gunfire erupted.
For residents and visitors in the Nonthaburi area, this incident highlights a high-profile act of violence involving local political figures. While the immediate threat appears contained, the investigation remains ongoing as authorities piece together the motive and the sequence of events leading to the shooting. Further details regarding the legal proceedings against the suspect are expected to be released by the police as the inquiry progresses.