Chaos in Thailand as former MP shoots leader of council where horror school shooting unfolded

Chaos has unfolded in Thailand after a former MP stormed the council offices for the area where Friday’s school shooting took place – and shot the council leader.

Chalong Riewraeng, the ex-MP for Nonthaburi, is reported to have entered the local provincial hall and shot the President of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation.

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Police have now confirmed the official has been rushed to hospital.

The suspect, named only as a former lawmaker, has been detained, police added.

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