Authorities escorted the suspect who shot the Kalasin Provincial Land Office chief to reenact the crime. The suspect firmly stated he would not apologize. Witnesses described the moments of crawling to escape the room. The governor ordered intensified 24-hour security measures to ensure safety.
On 17 June 2026, Lieutenant Tinakorn Vetchakama, a land officer, shot Colonel Korwikanon Wongsao-nao, 59, the Kalasin Provincial Land Office chief, inside the chief's office on the fourth floor of the Kalasin provincial hall. About five cartridge casings were found near the body at the scene. After the shooting, Lieutenant Tinakorn waited to surrender to authorities. He initially claimed he was frustrated over being transferred to serve as a land officer in Kamalasai district, Kalasin. He had requested to stay in his current position but believed the provincial chief had listened to others without consulting him. He came to clarify the issue but, after failing to resolve it, used his personal gun to fire more than ten shots, resulting in the chief's death.
Colonel Chanchai Wianglek said that at the time of the shooting, he was signing documents at a desk beside the Kalasin Provincial Land Office chief. He had invited Lieutenant Tinakorn to sit with them but did not expect the suspect to draw a gun and shoot the chief at close range. After three shots were fired, he was so shocked that he crawled away from the area to escape.
The suspect's wife revealed that the incident stemmed from the transfer order. Her husband had been working at the Kalasin City Land Office but was ordered transferred to the Kamalasai District Land Office. He did not want to move there and communicated this to the 23rd Military Circle. The provincial office was informed that he would not be transferred. However, suddenly he received an order to report to the provincial land office. She said she was unaware of the shooting incident.
After the incident, authorities asked if the suspect wished to apologize to the victim or the family. The suspect firmly replied, “I will not apologize.” The police then took him from the scene to record his arrest and brought him back to reenact the crime at the scene. Reporters tried to ask about the motive, but he refused to speak, saying he had already given a statement to the police.
Sergeant First Class Plakorn Yasang, who witnessed the event, said the suspect was summoned for a meeting with his supervisors and an investigation committee regarding the transfer. Shortly after sitting down, the victim called him to talk. Before the suspect could even sit, he drew a firearm and shot the victim, causing panic among those in the room, who fled.
Sergeant Plakorn, who knew the suspect, stayed to help calm him down. He believed the motive was stress related to the transfer and the investigation committee.
Kalasin Deputy Governor Santi Jatuphan stated that Governor Suwat Hemthanaphet ordered increased security measures at the provincial hall's front and rear gates, with guards on duty 24 hours to closely monitor the behavior of visitors conducting official business.