Bangkok Market Shooting Kills Six, Including Gunman
Bangkok Market Shooting Kills Six, Including Gunman

Bangkok Market Shooting Kills Six, Including Gunman

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A 61-year-old man carried out a mass shooting at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok on Monday, killing four security guards, a market vendor, and himself. The attack began around 12:40 pm local time and left one other person injured. Authorities have confirmed that all victims except the shooter were market staff and that no foreign tourists were among the casualties. Police are investigating the motive, with possible links to recent Thailand-Cambodia border clashes under consideration, but no connection has been established. The incident has renewed attention to gun violence and lax firearm regulations in Thailand. The market area has been cordoned off as police gather evidence and review surveillance footage.

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