Chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Office, Mr. Thongchai Yenprasert, was shot in the head and seriously injured. His private driver was also injured in the incident. Both were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Later, Thai media reported that Mr. Thongchai Yenprasert was confirmed dead.
After the incident, the main suspect, former MP Nonthaburi Chalong Riewraeng, surrendered.
Thai media reported that both the suspect and the victim in the latest shooting in this country are prominent local politicians. The shooting stemmed from personal conflicts.
The latest shooting occurred in the context of August 7, a shooting at home and school in Nonthaburi province, bordering Bangkok, killing 8 people. The 14-year-old suspect shot his grandparents at their home and then killed 6 others at school with his grandfather's handgun and then committed suicide.
Thai authorities are still investigating the motive for the crime. Police informed on August 9 that the suspect had watched violent videos online and had brought air guns to school.
Previously, officials said that the suspect faced academic pressure and a classmate also said that the suspect was bullied.
Thailand is one of the countries with the highest rate of gun ownership in the region, with an estimated 10 million guns in circulation - equivalent to about 1 gun per 7 people.
