Former Thai MP livestreamed confession of shooting a government official

A man identified as Chalong Riewrang used a live broadcast on YouTube to announce that he had shot a government official. The statement, made during the livestream, was brief and did not provide details about the identity of the official, the location of the incident, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting. Following the broadcast, local law‑enforcement agencies opened an investigation, confirming that they had received the video and were working to verify the claim.

Authorities have not released further information about the official’s condition or any potential motives, and they have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made. The incident has prompted heightened security measures around government facilities and an increased focus on monitoring online platforms for similar threats. Police have urged the public to report any related information and have warned that any individual found to be involved in the alleged act will face criminal prosecution.