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At Least Six Killed in Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market Shooting as Police Probe Motive

Authorities are reviewing security footage to resolve conflicting casualty figures, seeking insight into the 61-year-old licensed gunman’s motive

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Bangkok. El tiroteo ocurrió en el mercado Or Tor Kor, en la capital tailandesa. (X / @geotechwar)

Overview

  • The lone gunman, a 61-year-old Thai man with a legally registered 9 mm pistol and no prior criminal record, entered Or Tor Kor market midday July 28 and fired more than ten shots before killing himself.
  • Security guards and a vendor were among those killed, with official reports citing at least five fatalities and local outlets reporting a sixth death; two additional vendors were wounded.
  • Police suspect the shooter targeted guards over a prior dispute and are analyzing taxi testimony alongside CCTV and social media videos to piece together his intentions.
  • Investigators have collected extensive video evidence from market surveillance and bystander footage to clarify the timeline of events and confirm casualty numbers.
  • The attack marks the fourth major mass shooting in Thailand since 2020, reigniting debates over gun-control enforcement and market security measures.