Breaking News: Tragedy Strikes Bangkok: 6 Dead in Mass Shooting at Or Tor Kor Market
Six people were killed in a mass shooting at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market on July 28, 2025, including the gunman. Police are investigating the motive behind this tragic event.
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Bangkok, July 28, 2025 —
In a shocking and tragic incident today, a gunman opened fire at Bangkok's bustling Or Tor Kor fresh market, killing six people, including himself, and wounding several others. The attack occurred during peak morning hours, sending waves of panic through the otherwise peaceful Chatuchak neighborhood, just north of the city’s iconic weekend market.
What Happened?
According to Thai police reports, the attacker—a man in his mid-40s—arrived at the market around 10:30 AM, wearing a baseball cap and a chest-slung backpack. Security footage shows him walking calmly through the parking area before producing a firearm and opening fire on unsuspecting civilians and vendors.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with shoppers fleeing into nearby alleys and workers diving behind fruit stalls and vendor carts. "It was like a warzone," said one vegetable seller who narrowly escaped. “I heard loud bangs and people screaming. It was terrifying.”
Within minutes, the shooter had fatally struck five people—three security personnel, one vendor, and one customer—before turning the gun on himself. He died on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Police Response and Investigation
Metropolitan Police Chief Lt. Gen. Chokchai Ngamwong confirmed that the entire incident lasted less than 10 minutes. Authorities arrived promptly and secured the scene. “This appears to be a premeditated act of violence,” he said in a press briefing. “We are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine motive and identity.”
Initial reports suggest the shooter may have had a history of disputes with market officials, though this has not yet been officially confirmed. The Royal Thai Police’s forensic unit is combing the crime scene, and the shooter’s firearm has been sent for ballistic analysis.
Victims Identified
Though names have not been formally released pending notification of families, local officials stated that three of the deceased were market security guards who attempted to intervene. The market vendor who died was a long-time fruit seller well-known among locals, and the customer was reportedly a tourist from Malaysia.
Several injured individuals remain in hospitals across Bangkok. Two are in critical condition, according to local health officials.
Nation in Shock
This marks one of the deadliest shootings in Bangkok in recent years. Thailand has relatively low levels of mass violence, but recent years have seen a rise in isolated shooting incidents involving disputes or mental health issues.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued a statement expressing condolences to the families of the victims and vowing to review market security protocols. “We cannot allow our public spaces to be turned into warzones,” he said. “We will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening again.”
Or Tor Kor Market: A Once Peaceful Haven
The Or Tor Kor Market is one of Bangkok’s most famous food destinations, known for high-quality fresh produce, seafood, and traditional snacks. It is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Monday mornings are typically one of the busiest times of the week.
Vendors have announced a temporary market shutdown for three days to mourn the dead and allow investigators full access to the site.
What We Know So Far:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | July 28, 2025 |
| Time | ~10:30 AM |
| Location | Or Tor Kor Fresh Market, Chatuchak, Bangkok |
| Casualties | 6 dead (including gunman), multiple injured |
| Attacker | Believed to be a middle-aged Thai male, identity withheld |
| Weapon | Handgun (make and model under review) |
| Motive | Under investigation, possibly personal grievance |
| Response | Market closed for 3 days, investigation ongoing |
Conclusion
Today’s incident is a stark reminder that even the most familiar places can become sites of unthinkable tragedy. As Bangkok mourns the lives lost, questions remain about how this act of violence unfolded so quickly in a heavily visited public space. Authorities are under pressure to provide answers—and reassurance—to a city left in shock.
More updates will follow as the investigation continues.
