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14-year-old suspect charged after shooting spree at Bangkok mall leaves 3 dead

  • Teenage suspect fired modified handgun at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok on October 3, killing 3 people and injuring 4.
  • The 14-year-old had a history of mental illness and had stopped taking medication before the attack.
  • Two foreign nationals, one from China and one from Myanmar, were among those killed.
  • Authorities are investigating how the teenager acquired the modified firearm and whether it was purchased online.
  • The shooting has raised concerns about tourism safety and Thailand's high rate of gun ownership compared to neighboring countries.
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