A former Thai lawmaker arrested after a shooting at a government office kills 1
Police said Chalong Riewrang confessed to the shooting, which left the Nonthaburi official dead and his driver wounded.
- Former Thai MP Chalong Riewraeng fatally shot Nonthaburi PAO chief Thongchai Yenprasert over a debt dispute, claiming Thongchai refused to repay money owed.
- Chalong followed Thongchai to his car and shot him four times; he also shot Thongchai's driver, who survived with minor injuries.
- Police are investigating whether the shooting was premeditated or spontaneous and have not yet pressed charges.
- The incident drew attention as it occurred days after a school shooting in Nonthaburi, raising concerns about gun violence in Thailand.
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