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.
A former Thai MP, Chalong Riawraeng, was detained on Monday after allegedly shooting the president of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) and his driver at the PAO office in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. The incident occurred at 11am when the suspect opened fire, resulting in serious injuries to both victims who were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The governor of Nonthaburi province, Chettha Mosikarat, stated that the two individuals were friends in the past, but their discussion apparently did not reach an agreement, leading to the shooting. The suspect surrendered to the police and was taken to Rattanathibet Police Station for questioning. This event follows a recent tragic occurrence where a 14-year-old student allegedly shot his grandparents dead and killed eight others at his school before taking his own life.
The suspect was found dead at the school with a gunshot wound to the head, and twenty-one others were injured, with eight in critical condition.
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