Ex-Thai MP reportedly shoots dead govt official, surrenders afterwards
He allegedly called a radio host to confess before turning himself in.
Former Thai MP Chalong Riaowrang surrendered to police after allegedly shooting and killing Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation president Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert, along with Thongchai's driver, on August 10. According to Khaosod English, the shooting occurred at around 10:20am as Thongchai was about to leave the PAO office at the Nonthaburi Provincial Government Complex.
Police initially reported that Chalong had been waiting for Thongchai, approached his car, knocked on the window, and then shot Thongchai four times, including in vital areas. Thongchai's driver was also hit. Both victims received emergency treatment on the scene before being taken to Phra Nang Klao Hospital. Thongchai later passed away.
After the shooting, Chalong was seen with a firearm in hand and later surrendered at a police station. The possible motive for the shooting emerged when Chalong reportedly called media personality Anjalee, admitting to her that he had fired the shots and demanded 11 million baht for backing the other side. Though these claims have not been independently verified, police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Nonthaburi Governor Chettha Mosikarat, along with other officials, inspected the crime scene and are gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses.
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