Five individuals have been confirmed dead in a mass shooting incident that occurred at the Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok, according to local authorities. The police have reported that the suspect, who also died at the scene, was responsible for the attack, targeting shoppers and security guards alike.
The Or Tor Kor Market is recognized for its premium selection of fresh fruits and seafood, drawing both local customers and tourists. While gun ownership is relatively high in Thailand compared to neighboring countries, mass shootings are uncommon. Nonetheless, the nation has experienced several tragic incidents over the years, notably including a 2023 shooting in which a 14-year-old boy opened fire in a luxury shopping mall, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
Another horrific event occurred in October 2022, when an ex-policeman executed a gruesome attack at a childcare center in Nong Bua Lamphu province, taking 37 lives, most of whom were children. Similarly, in 2020, a soldier carried out a mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 29 individuals and wounding dozens more.
The drive for stricter gun control has been a topic of discussion in recent years, as the country grapples with the implications of its high gun ownership rates and the increasing violence. The latest event at Or Tor Kor Market has shocked the local community and is expected to reignite the ongoing debate over gun regulation in Thailand.
The Or Tor Kor Market is recognized for its premium selection of fresh fruits and seafood, drawing both local customers and tourists. While gun ownership is relatively high in Thailand compared to neighboring countries, mass shootings are uncommon. Nonetheless, the nation has experienced several tragic incidents over the years, notably including a 2023 shooting in which a 14-year-old boy opened fire in a luxury shopping mall, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
Another horrific event occurred in October 2022, when an ex-policeman executed a gruesome attack at a childcare center in Nong Bua Lamphu province, taking 37 lives, most of whom were children. Similarly, in 2020, a soldier carried out a mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 29 individuals and wounding dozens more.
The drive for stricter gun control has been a topic of discussion in recent years, as the country grapples with the implications of its high gun ownership rates and the increasing violence. The latest event at Or Tor Kor Market has shocked the local community and is expected to reignite the ongoing debate over gun regulation in Thailand.
