Former Thai MP arrested after shooting senior official in government office

A former member of parliament allegedly opened fire on a senior government official inside a Bangkok administrative building on Tuesday, discharging multiple rounds before security forces apprehended him. Police confirmed that the suspect, identified as a former lawmaker, entered the office area and targeted the official, who sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and was taken for medical treatment. The shooter was detained at the scene without further resistance, and investigators are gathering evidence to determine a motive.

The attack follows Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly four years, which occurred earlier in the week and left several casualties. Authorities have heightened security across government facilities and urged the public to remain vigilant as they continue to probe both incidents. Officials emphasized that the investigations are ongoing and that any connections between the two events will be thoroughly examined.