Former Thai lawmaker arrested after allegedly shooting government official
Summary
A former Thai lawmaker, Chalong Riewrang, was arrested for allegedly shooting a local government official and the official’s driver. Both victims are in the hospital, with one seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.Key Facts
- Chalong Riewrang, a former lawmaker, was arrested in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
- He allegedly shot the chairman of the local government and the chairman’s driver.
- The chairman is seriously injured; the driver’s condition is unclear.
- No deaths have been confirmed from this incident so far.
- Chalong reportedly called a YouTube livestream during the attack and admitted to the shooting.
- Police are still investigating the reason behind the attack but have not confirmed any motive.
- Chalong belonged to the political party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
- Thailand has high gun ownership, with about one firearm for every seven people, and recent shootings have raised concerns about gun control.
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