### [2026-08-10](/feed/2026/08/10/index.md)

##### 2026 Nonthaburi shootings
#  Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization president Thongchai Yenprasert is killed in a shooting at a government building in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Former parliament member Chalong Riewrang is taken into custody over corruption. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-ex-mp-shooting-kills-local-official-gun-6309301)
2. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cqvg08287pz4t)
3. [Thairath](https://en.thairath.co.th/news/crime/2951779)

### Changes:

1. Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization president Thongchai Yenprasert is killed in a shooting at a government building in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Former parliament member Chalong Riewrang is taken into custody.  _2026-08-10 21:57:57 (First version)_
1.  Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization president Thongchai Yenprasert is killed in a shooting at a government building in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Former parliament member Chalong Riewrang is taken into custody over corruption.  _(Current version)_

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