Former Thai MP arrested for fatally shooting local official

On August 10, 2026, Chalong Riewrang, a 71-year-old former Thai member of parliament, was arrested for fatally shooting a local official at a government building in Thailand. The incident occurred during a dispute over money, and Riewrang later confessed to the killing in a YouTube video. This was the second deadly shooting in Thailand within three days, following another tragedy. The victim was described as a 'good friend' of Riewrang, according to reports.