# Former Thai MP Confesses to Killing Official on YouTube

A former Thai lawmaker is accused of murdering a government official and then confessing to the crime in a YouTube video. The case has stunned Thailand, triggering public shock and renewed scrutiny of political violence. Police have taken the ex-MP into custody.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx7lje8l79o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:51:07 GMT