BANGKOK – An official, who was shot earlier on Monday in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, has died, according to Thai media reports.

The shooting incident occurred at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization office building at about 11 am local time. Thongchai Yenprasert, president of the provincial administrative organization, was shot in the head and rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, and was later confirmed dead.

Following the incident, the shooter, former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewraeng, surrendered to police.

Media reports indicate both individuals are local political figures, with the attack motivated by a personal dispute.