Former Thai MP detained after shooting Nonthaburi local govt official
BANGKOK: A former Thai lawmaker was detained after allegedly shooting the president of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) and injuring his driver at the PAO office in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok, on Monday.
Bangkok witnessed a tense situation on Monday when a former Thai lawmaker, Chalong Riawraeng, was detained after allegedly opening fire at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) office. The incident took place around 11am, when the suspect reportedly aimed his firearm at PAO president Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert and his driver.
Both victims sustained serious injuries, and were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention. The governor of Nonthaburi, Chettha Mosikarat, confirmed the details of the incident, stating that the two parties were once friends, but their disagreement led to this unfortunate occurrence. The Royal Thai Police have identified the suspect as Chalong Riawraeng, who promptly surrendered to the authorities and was subsequently taken into custody at Rattanathibet Police Station.
The investigation is led by Police Lieutenant General Wattana Yichin. This event occurred just two days following another tragic incident in Nonthaburi, where a 14-year-old student allegedly shot and killed his grandparents at home before proceeding to shoot eight people, including teachers and students, at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
The perpetrator was found dead at the school, along with 21 others who were injured, eight of whom were in critical condition.
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