BANGKOK, Oct 3 (TNA) – Multiple gunshot-like sounds were reported at a popular shopping mall in Bangkok’s Pathumwan District. Panic ensues as people flee. Authorities are investigating the cause. (TNA)

 

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Gunfire heard in Bangkok shopping centre: Thailand police | News | Al Jazeera

 

I left in Central World about 17:00. The streets are flooded, and the traffic is horrific...

Apparently a 14 year old kid!!

 

Update 17:20 The shooter has been apprehended and there is no active threat, say #Bangkok police, who laid down his weapon and surrendered without a fight at Siam Paragon. The mall remains closed for an investigation of the incident.

 

https://twitter.com/The_PattayaNews/status/1709151792905564524

 

14 yr old kid 

another incel on the loose! 

Bangkok luxury mall horror: Gunman on the loose at Siam Paragon (video)
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of @raweepiya.

 

UPDATE: A Thai policeman has apprehended the alleged gunman at Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok. The man on the floor with his hands in cuffs is wearing the same combat trousers as an earlier photo of a man with a gun.

 

A large pane of glass behind is smashed and it is still not clear whether there are any injuries or fatalities.

 

Earlier, an active gunman reportedly opened fire inside the luxury shopping destination, according to Thai police.

 

BREAKING: Thailand police responding to reports of shooting in Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok pic.twitter.com/eG9fx1bxUk

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Suspected gunman arrested after shooting at Siam Paragon
 

Photo posted on Facebook by Phuri Phatara of One Channel shows a policeman overwhelming the suspected gunman after the shooting spree at Siam Paragon.

Police arrested a man suspected of being responsible for a shooting spree at Siam Paragon that injured at least one person and sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing Thailand’s most popular shopping mall in central Bangkok this afternoon.

 

Photos posted on social media show a policeman kneeling over the suspect who was lying face down and a pistol on the floor nearby.

 

It was not immediately clear as to how many people were injured while some news outlets reported that a security guard was wounded. Witnesses said the gunman was dressed in black shirt and wore army-style trousers but it was not known whether he had any accomplices. Video clips and photos of the suspected gunman prowling the scene after the shooting which occurred at around 4 pm were also posted on the social media as the place was evacuated.

 

The exits toward Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery of Siam station of BTS sky-train were closed with passengers forced to use only the Siam Square exit.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-03

 

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3 dead (including a 14 years old), 2 wounded

WHY??

 

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Bangkok Emergency Medical Centre confirms 3 deaths, 4 injuries

 

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Bangkok: Three die and 14-year-old held over Siam Paragon mall shooting

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66994274

Suspected gunman at Siam Paragon shooting is a minor, 3 killed

 

 

The suspect arrested in connection with a shooting spree that killed at least three persons and injured four others at Siam Paragon, Thailand’s biggest shopping mall in central Bangkok, this afternoon, is a 14-year-old boy, according to police.

 

The arrest was made about an hour after a gunman started shooting with a pistol at around 4 pm, sending hundreds of shoppers rushing toward the exits.

 

The gunman, wearing a cap and dressed in black, was reported to be armed with a 9mm pistol. Witnesses said the gunman shot at random.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-03

 

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9 minutes ago, FruitPudding said:

WHY??

Usually terrorism or severe social alienation, probably the later

The horrific and tragic incident confirmed on all media sources. A 14 year old seems to be the killer on this shooting in Bangkok. It would not have attracted a second glance had it been in the USA or some major European metro. But here in Thailand....very bad image and very tragic for any potential victims.

1 minute ago, proton said:

Usually terrorism or severe social alienation, probably the later

frustration and anger in a context where the average thai (or tourist) perhaps cannot afford anything more then a bottle of water ? who knows...

35 minutes ago, bob smith said:

another incel on the loose! 

Thank god it was not a foreigner....

29 minutes ago, webfact said:

Suspected gunman arrested after shooting at Siam Paragon
 

Photo posted on Facebook by Phuri Phatara of One Channel shows a policeman overwhelming the suspected gunman after the shooting spree at Siam Paragon.

Police arrested a man suspected of being responsible for a shooting spree at Siam Paragon that injured at least one person and sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing Thailand’s most popular shopping mall in central Bangkok this afternoon.

 

Photos posted on social media show a policeman kneeling over the suspect who was lying face down and a pistol on the floor nearby.

 

It was not immediately clear as to how many people were injured while some news outlets reported that a security guard was wounded. Witnesses said the gunman was dressed in black shirt and wore army-style trousers but it was not known whether he had any accomplices. Video clips and photos of the suspected gunman prowling the scene after the shooting which occurred at around 4 pm were also posted on the social media as the place was evacuated.

 

The exits toward Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery of Siam station of BTS sky-train were closed with passengers forced to use only the Siam Square exit.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-03

 

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Very brave police officer who deserves full credit and a immediate top level promotion.

The security screenings at all entrances were not working!

 

Useless procedure when security is not following protocol and act by any sounds.

I was sitting in Terminal in Korat a few years ago , Deadly it was 

44 minutes ago, greg71 said:

14 yr old kid 

14 yr old mass shooter ????

They've upgraded to guns now instead of using machetes which they used to use in in ramhanghang 

2 minutes ago, Irish star said:

I was sitting in Terminal in Korat a few years ago , Deadly it was 

It's was so sad the young security guard on the ground floor was only 18 and he was killed such a shame. 

4 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

frustration and anger in a context where the average thai (or tourist) perhaps cannot afford anything more then a bottle of water ? who knows...

He can't not afford a bottle of water but can afford a hand gun, ???

 

Condolences to the victims, their families and the horrified shopper going about their own day  

Oh, Bangkok is a dangerous place to live.

 

I used to live in Bangkok for 2 years way back in 2008-2009.

 

Then I relocated to Isaan province. The people over here are more open and more sincere.

 

Now I prefer a quiet life with my wife and children in the province.

 

The hustle and bustle of Bangkok is not what I want now.

8 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

Thank god it was not a foreigner....

do we know for sure yet that it wasn't? 

So sad for all involved. R.I.P

 

What drives a 14 year old kid to do this??

To throw away your life and your freedom for the foreseeable future especially at such a young age. ????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get ready to start having to open your bags for security check even when you go to a soapy !!

 

But we all have seen how the "security" screening works in Thailand. They mostly harass or check the bags of foreigners and never check the Thai's.

 

This time no can put the blame on a foreigner.

7 minutes ago, Tom H said:

The security screenings at all entrances were not working!

 

Useless procedure when security is not following protocol and act by any sounds.

All the big malls have metal detectors but they removed them a couple or so years ago.

https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA

 

7 minutes ago, Tom H said:

The security screenings at all entrances were not working!

 

Exactly what I was thinking - they literally have metal detectors at every entrance - how was he able to enter with a gun?!

My wife has a few friends who work in there, all of them on the ground floor area the were hiding in stock rooms,