Mass Shooting Claims Five Lives in Bangkok Market

In a shocking incident, five individuals lost their lives following a mass shooting at the renowned Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok. Authorities have confirmed that the assailant is among the deceased. Reports indicate that some of the victims were security personnel present at the market, which is popular for its premium fresh produce and seafood.

Thailand, known for its relatively high gun ownership rates compared to other Southeast Asian nations, has experienced a disturbing rise in violence, although mass shootings remain infrequent. Recent years have witnessed several tragic events, including a shooting spree in 2023 at a luxury shopping center that left two dead and five injured, and an ex-policeman's horrific attack in October 2022 that claimed the lives of 37 individuals, predominantly children, at a daycare in Nong Bua Lamphu province. Additionally, a soldier's rampage in 2020 resulted in 29 fatalities in Nakhon Ratchasima.