A tragic shooting at a popular market in Bangkok on monday, july 28, 2025, has left six people dead, including the perpetrator who took his own life. The attack at the bustling Or Tor Kor Market in the city's Chatuchak district also left two other individuals wounded.

The gunman, identified by police as a 61-year-old former security guard, opened fire at the market before committing suicide. Among the deceased were four security guards and a female market vendor. Authorities confirmed the shooter had previously worked for the same company as the security guard victims.

Police are actively investigating the motive for the attack and are reviewing surveillance footage to piece together the events. Initial reports suggest the gunman had been involved in previous disputes with the market's security personnel. Officials have stated that the incident is not related to the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

The shooting has once again brought the issue of gun violence to the forefront in Thailand. The country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, and while mass shootings have been described as uncommon, this attack is the latest in a series of high-profile incidents. The nation was previously shaken by a deadly nursery attack in 2022 and a mall shooting in october 2023, sparking renewed debate over the country's firearm laws.

The Or Tor Kor Market is a well-known destination for fresh food, popular with both locals and tourists. The investigation into the deadly assault is ongoing as the community comes to terms with the violence.