Ex-Nonthaburi MP Shoots PAO Chief, Surrenders to Police
Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riaowrang surrendered to police after allegedly shooting Nonthaburi PAO president Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert four times outside provincial offices Monday morning, citing disputes over money and political can
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.
