NONTHABURI — On August 10, 2026, former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riaowrang surrendered to police after allegedly shooting Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert and his driver on Monday morning.

The shooting took place at approximately 10:20 a.m. as Thongchai was preparing to leave the Nonthaburi PAO office at the Nonthaburi Provincial Government Complex on Rattanathibet Road.

Initial investigation indicates that Chalong was waiting for Thongchai, approached his vehicle, and knocked on the window. When Thongchai opened it to speak with him, Chalong allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire.

Thongchai was shot four times, with hits to vital areas, while his driver was also struck. Rescue workers from the Nonthaburi City Municipality administered emergency treatment, including CPR, before transporting both men to Phra Nang Klao Hospital.

Security footage from the nearby Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office allegedly shows Chalong holding a firearm before placing it in his waistband and walking away from the scene. He later surrendered to police at a station.

A possible motive emerged after Chalong reportedly called media personality Anjalee "Jae Pong" Pairirak during her broadcast. According to her account, Chalong claimed he had shot the PAO chief and fired four or five rounds. He allegedly told her he was angry over a dispute involving 11 million baht that he claimed to have requested but was told was unavailable.

Chalong also reportedly referenced a dispute over MP candidate selection, saying he had previously asked that a certain candidate not be fielded, but the candidate was nominated anyway. He allegedly expressed feeling mistreated before announcing he would surrender to police.

The claims about financial and political disputes remain unverified, and police have not yet confirmed the motive. Nonthaburi Governor Chettha Mosikarat, along with provincial police officials and officers from Rattanathibet Police Station, inspected the scene and began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.

Nonthaburi Governor Chetsada Mosigratana confirmed that both the Nonthaburi PAO chief and his driver remain alive after being shot. The PAO chief, Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenpraserit, was shot three times with bullets entering his cheek and grazing his neck—a critical area near major blood vessels—and is currently undergoing surgery. His driver was shot once in the right arm and is also in surgery.

The shooting occurred outside the Nonthaburi PAO office on August 10, 2025, allegedly carried out by Chalongng Ruearang, a former Nonthaburi MP. The initial motive involves personal disputes and a disagreement over 11 million baht. At 1 p.m., Governor Chetsada visited Phra Nang Klao Hospital to monitor the two victims' conditions.

Security personnel from Rattanakosin Police Station were stationed outside the emergency room, and relevant officials were on standby. The driver was moved from the emergency department to another building within the hospital for continued treatment around 12:50 p.m.

Governor Chetsada revealed that Pol. Col. Thongchai was shot three times, with bullets striking his cheek and grazing the base of his neck near a major artery—a life-threatening location. The driver sustained a single gunshot wound to his right arm and remained conscious and communicative before surgery. The governor announced enhanced security measures would be implemented throughout the emergency room and hospital, restricting access to authorized personnel only.

The official confirmation of injury details will be provided by medical staff and the hospital. Police are continuing their investigation and interrogation of the suspect. Both parties had known each other for a long time, but Pol. Col. Thongchai had never previously disclosed any disputes or conflicts between them.

Multiple victims have filed complaints against a famous influencer and streamer with over 10 million followers, alleging serious assault, indecent acts, and intimidation within the organization. On August 10, 2025, at the Sai Mai Must Survive coordination center in Bangkok's Sai Mai district, several victims submitted evidence to Ekaphop Luangprasert, founder of the Sai Mai Must Survive page, seeking justice and transparency.

One victim, a 29-year-old former employee named Aree (surname withheld), reported working with the influencer since 2566. She described how the influencer has severe emotional outbursts and poor self-control, repeatedly venting anger through verbal abuse, throwing objects, head-flicking, and spitting on food. She also reported being threatened with a knife. Despite these incidents occurring in front of multiple staff members, no one dared to intervene.

Another victim, 24-year-old Vespa (surname withheld), worked for two years and revealed that since 2567 he was required to provide his personal bank account to receive sponsor payments from unknown sources, then transfer or pay expenses as instructed via LINE. Over 1 million baht circulated through his account, with transfers reaching 1.4 million baht. Although he initially refused, he complied out of fear of the influencer's violent behavior. He resigned in December out of legal concerns and requested a transparent financial audit.

A 19-year-old trainee named A (pseudonym) worked for 8-9 months as a content creator and housekeeper. She claimed she was deceived into traveling from another province and staying at the studio under the guise of family care, but was threatened and sexually harassed multiple times, including forced hugging, biting, late-night bedroom intrusions for cheek kissing, and attempted sexual assault. She never received formal salary, only daily living expenses and launch bonuses totaling 60,000-70,000 baht. She has now filed a police report and consulted a lawyer.

Hat (surname withheld), 24, a former photographer who worked for about four months, recounted an incident on June 18 when he was severely criticized while filming camera angle content and challenged to fight. Despite apologizing with a wai gesture, he was assaulted with punches to the face, strangulation, boxing equipment strikes to the head, and spitting. He was fired the same day with threats and has filed a police report after a medical examination.

Ekaphop Luangprasert, founder of Sai Mai Must Survive, stated that all allegations come from the victims' side, while the accused has not yet responded.

At 11:20 a.m. on August 10 at Santitham Building, Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chauyvarakul, speaking as Bhumjaithai party leader, addressed rumors that ten MPs from the opposition Palang Pracharath would join his party. He responded with a question: "Where did these green snakes come from?" and shook his head, saying he did not want them.

When asked if he currently needed opposition defectors, Anutin laughed and said he knew nothing about green snakes or any snakes—it was only what reporters mentioned, and he had not heard the news himself. When pressed about images from August 9 showing Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, meeting with Bunyying Nititkanjana, a Ratchaburi MP from the Rak Tham Party, at a Thai League warm-up match in Ratchaburi province, Anutin dismissed the connection. He said Newin travels everywhere as a football club chairman during the season and sometimes attends warm-up matches to build unity. Anutin dodged a follow-up question about a Thai League connection and instead pulled a bottle of green oil from his trouser pocket, remarking, "I only have green oil. Once applied, the head doesn't hurt."

When asked about senior Pheu Thai party members and MPs posting messages suggesting a coordinated attack after his earlier post about hitting one's head against a wall, Anutin laughed and said: "They've jumped again! I wasn't even talking about them. People need to be mindful and conscious. I wasn't talking about anyone. Why they jump at things, I don't know. I was talking about myself."

Asked whether he would respond, Anutin said to stay calm and act with mindfulness. When pressed about this morning's Facebook post where he shared teachings from Chavaratana Chauyyvarakul touching on awareness and perspective, Anutin traced the origin of his phrase "live well, cool enough, wait to succeed." He said it was not new—he did not understand why people were making a fuss. As someone who has played on Facebook and social media for a long time, he has friends who share his posts, and he cannot control it. Some may think he is talking about specific people, but he never does. He only speaks about himself as his guide for living, and he does not see what he said was wrong.

Krungsri Consumer revealed that first-half credit card spending reached 196.7 billion baht, growing 3% year-on-year, with 284,100 new customer accounts up 4%. New loan disbursements totaled 47.2 billion baht, up 4%, while outstanding loans stood at 134.2 billion baht, down 1%. The company's overdue debt ratio beyond 90 days remained at 1.1% for credit cards and 1.9% for personal loans, both below industry averages.

Top spending categories ranked by volume include insurance, supermarkets and convenience stores, fuel pumps, online platforms, and home furnishings. The fastest-growing segments are online platforms (+16%), mutual funds (+14%), beauty and cosmetics (+12%), sports and recreation (+10%), and fuel (+7%). The data shows consumers continue cautious spending, prioritizing essentials like fuel, daily goods, and insurance, though lifestyle categories like beauty and wellness are gaining traction as consumers increasingly shift to online purchases and health-conscious choices.

Fashion and cosmetics spending has slowed, reflecting consumers' prioritization amid economic uncertainty. Installment payment options are growing in popularity, especially for travel, health and beauty, and veterinary services. For the second half, the company expects continued economic challenges from high living costs and weak consumer confidence, but aims to achieve 627,000 new customer accounts (+9%), credit card spending of 420 billion baht (+6%), and new loans of 98 billion baht (+4%) for the full year by developing payment innovations, expanding partnerships, and targeting high-net-worth customers.