Nonthaburi shooting leaves provincial official dead, ex-MP held
The chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has died after being shot at the PAO office in Muang Nonthaburi district this morning, police said, with a former Nonthaburi MP now in custody over the shooting. Police said the accused, former Nonthaburi MP Chalong, opened fire on PAO Chairman Thongchai Yenprasert inside the office, … The story Nonthaburi shooting leaves…
A former Nonthaburi MP has been arrested following the shooting death of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman, as reported by police. The accused, Chalong, allegedly shot and killed PAO Chairman Thongchai Yenprasert inside the office. A driver at the scene was also injured and will be questioned as a witness once medically cleared.
The dispute between the two men centered on a 11 million baht debt, with Chalong reportedly supporting Thongchai financially in the past and seeking repayment, which Thongchai refused. After the shooting, Chalong called news presenter Anjalee Pairirak while she was live on the Mallika Show and informed her of the incident. He claimed that he had made the decision to shoot Thongchai, stating that Thongchai had treated him badly and refused to pay the debt. Chalong handed his firearm to the police after the call.
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