Gunman kills five in Bangkok market before shooting himself
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Gunman kills 5, self in Bangkok
Police are investigating the motive, including whether the perpetrator had links to the market. An eyewitness described feeling shock, then sorrow for those who lost their lives.
Local authorities say the incident took place Monday afternoon at Or Tor Kor Market.
Police are investigating the motive, including whether the perpetrator had links to the market.
An eyewitness described feeling shock, then sorrow for those who lost their lives. “It’s really scary and very dangerous,” she said.
The market sells local fresh fruit and vegetables. It is located near the popular Chatuchak Market.
A shooting at a luxury shopping mall in central Bangkok two years ago left two people dead and five injured.
Bangkok Market Shooting: Video Shows Final Moments Of Gunman Who Killed Five Before Turning Gun On Himself
A gunman opened fire at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market on Monday, killing five people before taking his own life. The dramatic footage has shocked the nation and reignited concerns over gun violence in Thailand’s public spaces. Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a baseball cap, shorts, and a backpack strapped to his chest, walking calmly through the market. Seconds later, the tranquillity was shattered by a barrage of gunshots as people scrambled for cover.
The mass shooting occurred at Or Tor Kor Market, a popular fresh food market located in the Chatuchak district, not far from the bustling Chatuchak Market, a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. The attack unfolded during the busy morning hours, leaving the usually vibrant market scene in chaos and bloodshed.
Chatuchak Shooting at Or Tor Kor market in Northern Bangkok today. The assailant died by suicide, according to Thai PBS. pic.twitter.com/gn3rI8zwZj — ฿คຖgk๐k-฿๐y – หนุ่มบางกอก 🇹🇭 (@Bangkokboy17) July 28, 2025 Gunman Kills Five Before Suicide According to police reports, the unidentified shooter fatally shot five individuals, including four security guards and a woman who appeared to be a bystander. The gunman later turned the weapon on himself. Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a baseball cap, shorts, and a backpack strapped to his chest, walking calmly through the market with a handgun in his right hand. Seconds later, the tranquillity was shattered by a barrage of gunshots as people scrambled for cover.
The Erawan Medical Center confirmed that two other women sustained injuries during the incident and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. ALSO READ: Alien Spy Craft Or Cosmic Rock? Object Bigger Than Manhattan, Approaching Faster Than Rocket Sparks Panic Authorities Launch Investigation Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting, focusing on identifying the suspect and determining his motive. Police General Kitrat Phanphet, the chief of the national police force, has directed city officers to expedite the probe and collect all relevant evidence, including closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the market.
Tragedy Strikes Bangkok Market: Five Killed in Shooting Spree
A gunman unleashed horror in Bangkok on Monday, killing five people at a bustling market before turning the gun on himself. Local authorities confirmed the gunman initially targeted three security guards, then a fourth victim over a personal dispute. While no tourists were victims, the incident highlights ongoing issues of gun violence
The attack continued as the gunman reloaded, entered the market, and shot a female merchant, injuring another in the process. Police footage reveals the suspect, identifiable by a white hat and backpack, navigating the Or Tor Kor Market’s parking area.
Eyewitness Duangnapa Yeerunsiri recounted the ordeal, stating, ‘He fired many shots rapidly,’ prompting her and companions to seek immediate police help. While no tourists were victims, the incident highlights ongoing issues of gun violence in Thailand and raises concerns for the nation’s crucial tourism sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
US senator wants Musk to block use of Starlink by financial fraud groups in Southeast Asia
Senator Maggie Hassan cited reports that Starlink is being used to facilitate fraud against Americans. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said these groups defrauded Americans out of billions of dollars. For years, criminal networks have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people to scam compounds across Southeast Asia. International pressure to shut down the scam centers intensified following the abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing in January, the U.N. says. The United States Institute of Peace says criminal networks, mainly emanating from China, are known to run several of these scam centers.
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) – A Democratic senator on Monday urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to block transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia from using Starlink satellite internet service to commit fraud against Americans.
Senator Maggie Hassan cited recent reports that Starlink is being used to facilitate fraud against Americans by a broad range of transnational criminal organizations operating “scam compounds” in Southeast Asia. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said these groups defrauded Americans out of billions of dollars, she added.
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“Scam networks in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, however, have apparently continued to use Starlink despite service rules permitting SpaceX to terminate access for fraudulent activity,” Hassan wrote in a letter to Musk seen by Reuters. “SpaceX has a responsibility to block criminals from using the service to target Americans.”
SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
For years, criminal networks have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people to scam compounds across Southeast Asia, including many along the Thai-Myanmar border, where victims are forced to work in illegal online schemes, according to the United Nations.
“While most people have probably noticed the increasing number of scam texts, calls, and emails they’re receiving, they may not know that transnational criminals halfway across the world may be perpetrating these scams by using Starlink internet access,” Hassan wrote.
Since February, Thailand has halted electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five Myanmar border areas, including Myawaddy, in a bid to disrupt the scam centers, which have become an escalating regional security concern.
International pressure to shut down the scam centers intensified following the abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing , who was kidnapped after arriving in Thailand in January.
He was later rescued by Thai police, who located him across the border in Myanmar.
Criminal networks, mainly emanating from China, are known to run several of these scam centers, including those in the Myawaddy region, according to the United States Institute of Peace.
Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Toby Chopra and Chizu Nomiyama
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Mass Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves Five, Shooter Dead
Gunman opened fire at a market in Bangkok, killing at least five people before turning the gun on himself. Four of the dead were security guards and the other victim was a woman who worked at the market. The gunman died by suicide, the Bangkok Emergency Medical Center said.
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A gunman opened fire at a market in Bangkok, killing at least five people before turning the gun on himself, according to Thai police.
An investigation is underway into the identity of the shooter and the motive for the shooting at Or Tor Kor market, which took place about 12:30 p.m. local time on Monday.
Four of the dead were security guards and the other victim was a woman who worked at the market, Bangkok Emergency Medical Center said. The gunman died by suicide, the center added.
No tourists were among the dead or injured at the market, which is popular with foreign visitors, in the Bang Sue district of the Thai capital.
Police said the gunman was Thai and had previously disputes with the market’s security guards.
This is a developing story and will be updated.