Police Find 50 Bullets, Nine Guns Missing in Suspect's Home Search
Police searching the home of former Nonthaburi MP Chalongriowraeng in connection with a fatal shooting found 50 bullets but nine registered handguns are missing. The suspect claims he sold the firearms through informal transfers.
Police from Nonthaburi Province searched the home of Chalongriowraeng, former Nonthaburi MP, in connection with the fatal shooting of Thongchai Yenpraserit, chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The incident occurred outside the organization's office following a personal dispute and a 11-million-baht financial dispute.
On August 10, 2026, at 6:40 p.m., provincial police investigation teams and special operations units searched Chalongriowraeng's residence in Wat Bang Phraek Nai sub-district, Muang district, Nonthaburi. The search uncovered approximately 40 rounds of 11mm ammunition and 18 rounds of 9mm ammunition. However, nine registered handguns were not found. Chalongriowraeng claimed he had sold all the firearms through informal transfers, leaving only the gun used in the shooting.
After approximately an hour of searching, police returned Chalongriowraeng to custody. He was reported to be in weakened condition, suffering from testicular disease and blood viscosity disorder.
