The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. at the offices of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, according to the provincial public relations department. It said the suspect, identified as Chalong Riewraeng, a former lawmaker, was arrested. Regional police commander Wattana Yeejeen said the suspect had admitted to the shooting and that the motive is believed to be personal. While shootings involving indiscriminate killings are not common, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile shooting deaths in recent years. A 14-year-old boy was accused of a 2023 shooting at a major Bangkok shopping mall.