Overview

• Authorities have confirmed six fatalities, including the gunman’s suicide, following the midday attack at the Or Tor Kor fresh-food market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.
• The civilian victims comprised four security guards and a female market vendor, with officials stating that no tourists were harmed.
• Police are working to confirm the shooter’s identity, establish a motive, explore possible links to Thailand–Cambodia border clashes.
• Multiple social media and CCTV clips of the rampage are under review but have not been independently verified.
• The incident highlights Thailand’s ongoing struggle with firearm accessibility and the rise of mass shootings under lax gun control enforcement.