Ex-Politician Denied Bail in Fatal Shooting of Nonthaburi Governor
Former legislator Chaloeng Riao-raeng was denied bail after being charged with fatally shooting Nonthaburi Governor Thongchai Yenpraserit on August 11. The court cited the severity of charges including premeditated murder and concerns the s
On August 11, 2025, at Nonthaburi Provincial Court, ex-legislator Chaloeng Riao-raeng faced charges for armed assault on Governor Thongchai Yenpraserit, who sustained severe injuries and died shortly after. Investigators from Rattanakosin Police Station filed charges including premeditated murder, attempted murder, illegal firearms possession in public without authorization, and unlawful discharge of explosives under the Criminal Code sections 32, 33, 80, 91, 288, 371, 376, and the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Imitation Weapons Act of 1947, sections 4, 7, 8, and 72. After the remand hearing, Chaloeng requested temporary release. Nonthaburi Provincial Court denied bail, citing the grave and violent nature of the charges, severe penalties, investigator opposition, and concerns he may flee or commit further crimes. The court upheld the remand order. Authorities deployed 20 special task force officers to guard Chaloeng in custody, fearing retribution. Police discovered over 50 bullets and nine firearms at his residence.
