Six people were killed in a shooting at the bustling Or To Ko market in Bangkok on Monday.
Authorities reported that the assailant, whose identity remains undisclosed, opened fire, killing five people before turning the gun on himself.
Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Charin Gopatta, confirmed that among the dead were four market security guards and a female civilian. The incident unfolded rapidly, prompting emergency responses from the Erawan Emergency Medical Centre, which monitors hospital activity across Bangkok.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as shots rang out in the otherwise serene marketplace known for agricultural produce and local delicacies. Law enforcement has begun an investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
This tragic event adds to growing concerns around public safety and gun-related violence in the region. Authorities are expected to release further details following the completion of forensic examinations.
