Bangkok Market Shooting Leaves Five Dead

A shooting occurred at the popular Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok, Thailand, resulting in five deaths and two injuries. The gunman, motivated by a personal grudge over his car being keyed, killed four security guards and one female vendor before taking his own life. Police stated the assailant had discussed his intentions with a taxi driver prior to the attack. Thailand faces challenges with gun violence, having high rates of gun ownership and homicides in Southeast Asia, though mass shootings are uncommon. Many high-profile incidents in the country involve personal disputes, often perpetrated by former military or police personnel.