Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the arrest of Chalong, a former subordinate in his party, as shocking. He stated, "The wrongdoer didn't person to deterioration the handcuffs, had a property league and acted similar it was a mean situation... this is not right." Anutin added, "No substance who helium is, helium is present a murderer," and said authorities would pursue "full ineligible action" against Chalong. A Nonthaburi provincial official denied that Chalong had received any special privileges, explaining that the ex‑lawmaker was permitted to smoke while speaking to the press because he appeared stressed and his hands were shaking. Before the arrest, Chalong reached out to political commentator Anchalee Paireerak, who was broadcasting live on YouTube, to confess to the incident. Footage shows Anchalee picking up a telephone midway through her program and saying, "I'll telephone you back... Oh, thing large [happened]? Go ahead, what's that?" Although viewers could not hear the caller’s reply, Anchalee’s reaction was one of shock. She then remarked, "Did helium die? Did helium die? You changeable him successful the head? You request to hold determination for the cops," she said connected the video, which was seen by the BBC. "Don't spell anywhere." The shooting on Monday occurred three days after a 14‑year‑old boy fatally shot eight individuals at his residence and school before taking his own life, marking Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022. Authorities have confirmed the two incidents are unrelated. The latest event is expected to intensify debate over gun control in Thailand, which maintains the highest rate of firearm ownership in Southeast Asia by a considerable margin. Following the Friday school shooting, Anutin ordered stricter enforcement of firearms legislation and announced that police would establish checkpoints as part of a broader crackdown. Additional measures will involve tightening regulations on the possession, carrying and use of guns.