Autopsy Shows Nonthaburi Administrator Shot in Neck

Forensic pathologists have released preliminary autopsy results for Thongchai Yen Prasert, the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) chairman, who was shot and killed outside the PAO office. The initial findings show that death resulted from a gunshot wound that severed a major artery in the neck, causing massive blood loss. This is consistent with Phra Nang Klao Hospital's urgent call for 30 units of blood during emergency treatment. On August 11, 2026, Lt. Col. Wirun Supsing Siripricha, director of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police Hospital, disclosed progress in the autopsy of Thongchai, who died after being shot by Chaloong Riao Raeng outside the PAO office. Preliminary autopsy findings indicate that death was caused by a gunshot wound that severed the carotid artery in the neck, resulting in massive bleeding and subsequent death. Examination of the body revealed both embedded and exit gunshot wounds. The forensic director declined to specify the exact number of wounds or bullet entry points, reserving those details for the investigating officers. When asked about the hospital's urgent appeal for 30 blood units during resuscitation efforts, the forensic director said this was plausible given the severity of the carotid artery wound, which causes rapid and massive blood loss. He could not provide specific details about the medical treatment procedures used at the time. The institute has completed the autopsy and the body is ready to be released to the family for religious rites. The family has not requested additional special examinations. Standard autopsy procedures have been completed, and the institute will expedite its final report and submit preliminary medical findings to the investigating officers for use in legal proceedings.