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Former MP gunman fined for smoking in police custody
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Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has fined former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewraeng 5,000 baht for smoking inside Rattanathibet Police Station, while the station itself was fined 3,000 baht for allowing the violation.
DDC officials visited the station today, August 11, after images emerged of Chalong smoking inside a meeting room while in police custody.
The images had prompted criticism because Chalong was shown smoking and without handcuffs while being held at the station.
After the smoking fine was processed, investigators prepared to take Chalong to Nonthaburi Provincial Court to request his detention over the shooting case.
In related news, Nonthaburi governor Chetsada Mosigrat has rejected claims that former MP Chalong received special treatment in police custody after images showed him smoking inside Rattanathibet Police Station.