A detailed background on Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasertsai, the Nonthaburi governor, and Chaloeng Rueowrang, a former Nonthaburi MP, follows an incident in which Chaloeng opened fire on Thongchai at the governor's office. The shooting was reportedly triggered by a debt dispute of 11 million baht and disagreements over candidate selection in recent elections.

Thongchai was born February 20, 1954. He completed police officer academy (Special Branch Class 9), earned a law degree from Ramkhamhaeng University, and holds an honorary doctorate in education administration from Dhonburi Rajabhat University.

Work History: 1984–1988: Crime Investigation Division, 4 years 1988–1997: Suppression Division, 9 years 1997–1998: Vice Director, Sai Noi District Police Station 1998–2000: Vice Director, Muang Nonthaburi District Police Station 2000–2001: Director, Bang Bua Thong Police Station 2001–2004: Director, Pak Kret Police Station 2004–Present (2026): Governor of Nonthaburi, 5 consecutive terms

Chaloeng Rueowrang was born February 18, 1954. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from Suan Dusit Rajabhat Institute and a master's degree in social development from NIDA.

Work History: First elected as MP in 1996 from Thai Nation Party; later switched to Chart Thai Party in 2001 but lost. In 2005, he joined Thai Rak Thai Party and was re-elected. In 2007, he ran with People's Party but lost again. In 2011, he ran with For Thailand Party and was elected for his third term.

He has also held several political positions including Nonthaburi Municipality Council member, adviser to the Interior Minister, and adviser to the Labor Minister. Chaloeng earned the nickname "Loong Ngu Hao" (the defecting snake) in 1997 when he was one of 13 MPs who broke ranks from Thai Nation Party to support Chuan Leekpai for Prime Minister. He also gained the nickname "Loong CD" after police conducted a raid on his Nonthaburi residence but found no illegal items.

Both Thongchai and Chaloeng are longtime local politicians who have known each other for years before Chaloeng entered national elections.

Police responded on August 10, 2025, to a shooting incident at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) office in Muang Nonthaburi district. Officers found Governor Thongchai Yenpraset and his driver both wounded from gunfire. Both were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

The gunman was identified as Chaloeng Riao-raeng, a former Nonthaburi MP, who later surrendered at a police station. Authorities are investigating the incident and gathering evidence.

According to reports, after the shooting Chaloeng called media personality Jae Pong Anchalee Praieeraksa during her radio show and described the incident. Jae Pong later recounted their conversation, saying Chaloeng told her he had fired four to five shots at the governor. She advised him to sit down, put down the gun, and remove the bullets.

Jae Pong quoted Chaloeng as saying: "I shot someone to death. I'm hurt. I've supported the other side in everything. I asked and demanded 11 million baht back. The other side said they don't have it and mistreated me. I've made my decision. I'm going to shoot them. I'll turn myself in afterward."

Jae Pong also mentioned Chaloeng referenced a dispute over parliamentary candidate endorsements, saying he had previously asked them not to submit a candidate, but they went ahead anyway.

Thailand's team competing in the 20th Asian Games in Japan has raised fitness levels to excellent standards one month before competition begins. The Thai Sports Authority (TAT) is placing strong emphasis on sports science while partnering with Ajinomoto (Thailand) to deliver comprehensive nutrition services, with dedicated staff tailoring individual meal plans to match each athlete's specific training needs and preparation schedule.

The Thai national sports team will compete in the 20th Asian Games between September 19 and October 4, 2025, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The Thai Sports Authority, which oversees preparation of the Thai delegation, is prioritizing sports science and nutrition to maximize athlete strength and performance.

Dr. Kongsakda Yodmani, Director-General of TAT, revealed that Thai athletes' fitness has steadily improved in the month leading up to competition. The TAT has conducted three rounds of physical fitness testing, with the Sports Science Center reporting that most athletes have progressed from average to good and excellent fitness levels according to plan.

Dr. Kongsakda explained that TAT has employed various technologies to plan and develop athletes' physical conditioning, and the Thai team is in excellent fitness condition. TAT has also instructed all sports federations to be careful about food and supplement intake to prevent banned substance violations. TAT has partnered with Ajinomoto (Thailand) to establish a complete nutrition center for the national team beginning July 1, 2025, at TAT's Huamark headquarters, capable of serving up to 300 athletes daily.

"Meal service at TAT's nutrition center will not follow a buffet format," Dr. Kongsakda explained. "Instead, sports science center staff will work with Ajinomoto (Thailand) staff to customize nutrition plans for each athlete, creating three meal types: meals for intense training, meals for moderate training, and recovery day meals. We'll consult with athletes about their training programs, then calculate nutritionally appropriate individual meal plans."

Dr. Kongsakda concluded that TAT's nutrition center has been established for all Thai national athletes competing in both the 20th Asian Games (September 19-October 4, 2025) and the 5th Asian Para Games (October 18-24, 2025). Japanese company Ajinomoto (Thailand) will partner with TAT to provide nutrition services at Thai House during both major continental competitions in Japan.

Police responded to a shooting incident at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) office in Muang Nonthaburi district on August 10, 2569. Officers discovered that PAO Chairman Thongchai Yenprasert and his driver had both been shot and wounded. Both victims were rushed to hospital for emergency medical treatment. The suspect, Chalot Rioyraeng, a former Nonthaburi provincial legislator, subsequently surrendered at a police station. Investigators are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause and sequence of events leading to the shooting.

At 5:45 a.m. on August 10, 2025, police from Ban Pong Station received reports of a fire at a motorcycle parts factory in Tha Pha Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province. Officers coordinated emergency response from multiple municipal fire departments and the SCGP Ban Pong foam truck fleet, mobilizing more than 20 vehicles and rescue teams from the Ruamjai Charitable Foundation.

The facility, located on Saengchuto Road heading into Ban Pong District, caught fire intensely at its rear warehouse area, with thick black smoke filling the sky. Firefighters prevented unauthorized personnel from entering the danger zone while launching water suppression efforts from multiple angles. However, the facility contained numerous flammable materials including motorcycle starters, seats, paper, and large quantities of chemical tanks, making fire control extremely difficult. Crews switched to foam suppression to prevent the fire from spreading to the chemical storage tanks, requiring more than three hours of operations to contain the blaze.

Investigation revealed that a security guard heard a sound resembling a transformer explosion from inside the facility during early morning hours before operations began, followed by rapid flames. The warehouse roof collapsed almost entirely, with extensive damage to equipment and parts. Firefighters continued water application to prevent re-ignition. Initial findings indicate no casualties, with the fire likely caused by electrical short circuit. Damage assessment is pending final investigation by Ratchaburi police evidence examination unit.

After a deadly shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 7 that resulted in multiple casualties, schools throughout the province have heightened security as students returned for the first day of classes on Monday, August 10. Teachers stationed at school gates are conducting rigorous bag inspections of both students and parents entering campus to prevent weapons from being brought onto school grounds.

At Phra Mae Sakol School in Bang Bua Thong district, security staff deployed metal detection scanners to screen students entering the building. At Sri Bun Yanon School in Mueang district, teachers lined up to inspect each student's bag individually to prevent copycat incidents. Wat Masong School in Sai Noi district established a checkpoint at the school entrance using metal detector equipment to thoroughly check student bags, and also inspected motorcycles by requiring students to open seat compartments. At Pakpret School in Pakpret district, teachers conducted detailed bag searches while police from Pakpret Station provided security oversight on campus.