IN PHOTOS: Thai man opens fire at Bangkok market, kills five then shoots self

Updated On: 28 July, 2025 05:24 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A gunman opened fire at a popular food market in Thailand's Bangkok on Monday, killing five people before shooting himself, according to media reports. (PICS/ AFP)

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The gunman killed four security guards and wounded one other person in a mass shooting at a popular fresh food market in Thailand's capital. Pics/AFP

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The shooting occurred around 12:38 pm at Or Tor Kor market, known for its premium fresh produce and seafood. Among the dead were four security guards, the Bangkok Post reported

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Police said the gunman was found dead on a bench inside the market, wearing a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts. He was identified as 61-year-old Noi Praidaen from Khong district in Nakhon Ratchasima, based on an ID card and driving licence recovered at the scene

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Two women were also injured in the attack. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting

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While mass shootings are relatively rare in Thailand, the country has witnessed several deadly incidents in recent years

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In 2023, a 14-year-old boy killed two people and injured five others in a shooting at a luxury mall in central Bangkok

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