Former Nonthaburi Legislator Shoots Provincial Governor
A former Nonthaburi legislator shot the provincial governor inside the PAO office in Mueang Nonthaburi on August 10, leaving him injured. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
A shooting incident occurred inside the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization office in Mueang Nonthaburi district on August 10, 2025, according to reports. Police responded to the scene and began their investigation. Preliminary reports indicate that one person was shot and injured inside the PAO office.
The victim has been identified as Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenpraserit, the governor of Nonthaburi PAO, who was shot inside the office. Police are currently investigating the details of the incident, collecting evidence, and interviewing individuals involved to establish the cause and sequence of events.
The alleged perpetrator has been preliminarily identified as Chaloeng Riowraeng, a former Nonthaburi provincial legislator. Police are investigating further and will examine the motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting, with legal action to follow.