Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 RELATED TOPIC Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall - security sources BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai security forces on Sunday killed a soldier after he carried out a shooting rampage that left at least 21 people dead, police and military sources said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147476-confirmed-thai-mass-shooter-killed-at-shopping-mall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just now, BobBKK said: Not sure that's right the hostage situation was resolved hours ago. It went on far too long but thank God he's DEAD. Read the latest news instead of guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 21 minutes ago, FruitPudding said: Did it say how? Shot Dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 5 hours ago, daveAustin said: Very sad. The selfies and the look in his eye smacks of mental instability. If there were frustrations, it is cruel it were taken out on innocent people. Seriously, you determined he has a screw loose due to the "selfies and the look in his eye". What about the killing rampage? Is that not a sign of mental instability? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Not sure that's right the hostage situation was resolved hours ago. It went on far too long but thank God he's DEAD. Not sure where you get the no hostage situation from, even the latest reports that its over state 8 hostages. From the Reuters report “The police have killed the perpetrator and rescued eight hostages. Some were wounded," said one of the security sources." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: I was saying the same earlier, if the guy is in foodland supermarket, it would not have windows and would be dark, emergency lights would only last 15-20 min. Why would the emergency lights only last 15-20 mins?It' a huge shopping complex and I imagine would have sufficiently large backup batteries to last many hours if not days.Thailand has many blackouts so they are experienced with power outages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, sammym said: Just to answer some general comments about snipers etc. Firstly if you deploy that tactic you run loads of risks: 1. Missing and causing him to panic and start killing people. 2. Hitting and not killing him causing the same as 1. 3. Hitting a hostage not only killing the hostage but also causing 1 again. Forget about the movies. Anyone who has ever used a rifle will know that hitting a moving target is far from simple. And no sniper or sharp shooter I've ever met would put his hand up in this situation at this point. You'd also never aim for a 'headshot'. It's too small a target. Combine this with him probably having a ballistic helmet makes is beyond absurd. You aim for the chest area as it has the ability to put someone down and is also a larger target. Again he has ballistic body armour I'd guess so the chances of that working are diminished as well. The priority will be to get innocent people out safely. And to do that the best option is to wait. If he falls asleep the situation changes but even then you wouldn't have some sharp shooter doing something for a couple of hundred metres away. A ballistic helmet will not stop a 5.56 AP round, with 1300 plus foot pounds of energy. And snipers prefer head shots in close-range static situations, which would be the case here. If the bad guy had hostages, they'd most likely aim for the "T-Box." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, phuketrichard said: link or fake news as nobody else is reporting it https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51431690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Its safe now general time for you to come out and declare everything is 100% under control then resign as head of the circus and take your clowns to ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 He was <deleted> with corrupt rich hiso's apparently. Even complained that he wanted to kill people instead of being killed by pm2.5 in an older Facebook post of his before the account was shut. Thought i was the only one that was angered by the stupidity of this countries so called leaders and corrupt officials that take whatever they can. Guess this guy took his frustrations too far and i Feel for the families. Hate to speculate but would assume more of this will occur in the future unless this government is gotten rid of. There stupidity is driving litterally people insane i think and thats no excuse for this guy by anymeans. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadon Toploy Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Not sure that's right the hostage situation was resolved hours ago. It went on far too long but thank God he's DEAD. Eight hostages were found with him, some wounded, according to reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Some here express happiness that he is dead. I'd have rather seen him taken alive so that society could learn his beefs and against whom and why. Yes, I know that the truth would never truly be learned, or exposed, because no doubt he would implicate many people in GENERAL with dirty hands. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said: Eight hostages were found with him, some wounded, according to reports. For most of the time, the media were reporting that he had 16 hostages. What happened to the other 8? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryingdick Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 20 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Shot Dead Self inflicted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yadon Toploy Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, neeray said: Some here express happiness that he is dead. I'd have rather seen him taken alive so that society could learn his beefs and against whom and why. Yes, I know that the truth would never truly be learned, or exposed, because no doubt he would implicate many people in GENERAL with dirty hands. His beefs are fairly obvious given the disparity in wealth and level of corruption, and are well documented on his Facebook account prior to and during his rampage. He felt helpless. Looking further, the difficult and worsening economic situation, the political situation, seperatist movement in the South... a lot of people under pressure, feeling helpless with no way out... it's going to get worse. Thailand is a powderkeg at the moment. Don't hold your breath but this might be a catalyst for real change. Many Thais are completely shocked by this and there's growing dissatisfaction with this sham of a government. Edited February 9, 2020 by Yadon Toploy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said: Don't hold your breath but this might be a catalyst for real change. Many Thais are completely shocked by this and there's growing dissatisfaction with this sham of a government. I am of the belief that people like this crazed killer are influenced by the upper echelons. Ruling by gun and terror trickles down to those less stable and they seek to emulate the style of their leaders. Prayut's hands are far from clean in this senseless slaughter. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 UPDATE: Thai mass shooter killed 20, wounded 42 - health official https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147476-confirmed-thai-mass-shooter-killed-at-shopping-mall/?do=findComment&comment=15041584 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I’m curious as to how they’re going to turn this one around and blame the foreigners. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I wouldn't be surprised if he was in serious debt to bank(s) and money lenders. Online gambing is big these days and a lot of Isaan people have been betting the farm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig62 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Was he married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig62 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, FruitPudding said: I wouldn't be surprised if he was in serious debt to bank(s) and money lenders. Online gambing is big these days and a lot of Isaan people have been betting the farm. Buffalo racing? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadon Toploy Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, neeray said: I am of the belief that people like this crazed killer are influenced by the upper echelons. Ruling by gun and terror trickles down to those less stable and they seek to emulate the style of their leaders. Prayut's hands are far from clean in this senseless slaughter. Absolutely, cause and effect. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Wiggy said: I’m curious as to how they’re going to turn this one around and blame the foreigners. If we weren't here, we wouldn't know it was happening? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 They are saying he is dead, but not how he died. Security forces or self inflicted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just now, Just1Voice said: They are saying he is dead, but not how he died. Security forces or self inflicted? I saw one report that said that he was killed by police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig62 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: I saw one report that said that he was killed by police. 3 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: They are saying he is dead, but not how he died. Security forces or self inflicted? Shot dead by police ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: If we weren't here, we wouldn't know it was happening? With that said. I am in Canada at this time. When I got up this morning (12 hours behind Thai time), I saw it on ThaiVisa and got instantly consumed. Then I advised my partner in Thailand. She was not aware of it but tuned into her local news and fed me in return. Thank you ThaiVisa for the prompt coverage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, neeray said: I am of the belief that people like this crazed killer are influenced by the upper echelons. Ruling by gun and terror trickles down to those less stable and they seek to emulate the style of their leaders. Prayut's hands are far from clean in this senseless slaughter. more nonsense. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A Los for words Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) If you want to blame the Thai government then go right ahead, but I personally don't believe, based on what I've seen and read, that they can be held responsible for the insanity of an armed killer. No, he shouldn't have been able to get hold of live ammunition and weapons, but that's a policy or even a local failing. It's been a tragic 18 or so hours, but unless you have concrete evidence, maybe stop pointing the finger and have some sympathy for the people who have lost loved ones and have been traumatised. Edited February 9, 2020 by A Los for words typo 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourpack Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, steven100 said: link please or stop spreading false info. Just look on FB you will see all the proof you need. No re getting guns and ammunition ok he went into the amoury and helped himself. But it's not hard to get anywhere in the world let's face it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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