Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A Thai man opened fire at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market just after midday on the 28 July, killing five people, including four security guards and a market vendor, before turning the gun on himself. The shocking incident occurred at a donation area associated with social activist “Kan Jompalang”.

 

The assailant, identified as Mr. Noi 61, from Khong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, was a former security guard who had previously worked at the same company as the victims. Dressed in a black shirt, cream-coloured shorts and carrying a camouflage-patterned backpack, he reportedly entered the market and began shooting without warning.

 
CCTV footage.

 

Witnesses said the attacker calmly walked through the market, targeting security personnel and a vendor. One of the most harrowing moments came when he approached a dried seafood stall and confronted a female vendor who begged for her life, crying, “Please don’t hurt me. I don’t know anything.” He shot her at close range.

 

Initial reports from police and emergency responders confirmed five fatalities: four security guards and the female vendor. Two other individuals were injured in the rampage.

 

After the shooting, the suspect reportedly walked to a bench in the centre of the market, sat down and fatally shot himself, becoming the sixth death in the incident.

The elite Hanuman police unit and local officers responded swiftly to the scene, cordoning off the market and securing the area. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, but authorities believe it may be linked to personal grievances stemming from past employment.

 

The Or Tor Kor Market, located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Following the incident, it has been temporarily closed.

 

Kan Jompalang, who operates a charity drop-off point at the market, posted an urgent message on his social media page as the shooting unfolded, urging police to respond immediately.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-28

 

 

 

 

yeah, he's got his army pants. dressed to kill. 

 

UPDATE
Gunman Kills Five in Bangkok Market Rampage Before Taking Own Life

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A mass shooting unfolded at the Or Tor Kor Market (OTK Market) in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on 28 July, claiming the lives of six people, including the gunman and injuring two others. Authorities have confirmed the shooter was a 61-year-old Thai national identified only as Mr. Noi, a former fruit vendor at the market.

 

According to police reports, the attacker hijacked a taxi from the SC Park Hotel area on Pradit Manutham Road at midday. During the journey, he allegedly held the driver at gunpoint, declaring his intent to shoot a security guard at the market. Upon arrival at Gate 1 of OTK Market, the assailant immediately opened fire on three security guards stationed there.

 

Eyewitnesses and fellow market vendors stated that the gunman then moved deeper into the market in search of his wife, with whom he had a long-standing history of domestic conflict. Failing to locate her, he shot and killed a female vegetable vendor, known locally as “Auntie Tu”, before turning the weapon on himself. He reportedly sat on a bench opposite his wife’s fruit stall before firing a fatal shot to his right temple.

 

Four security guards and one vendor were killed in the attack. Two women were injured and remain in hospital. The attacker, who ultimately took his own life, had not been seen at the market for several months prior to the incident. His wife had continued to run their dried fruit stall alone.

 

 

Witnesses described Mr. Noi as a hot-tempered individual, with one vendor saying he had exhibited signs of emotional distress and resentment following marital problems. The suspect also previously worked as a security guard at the same company as some of the victims. According to the suspect’s wife, the primary target of the rampage was a guard named Mr. Nhan, with whom her husband had a personal grievance dating back to 2019–2020.

 

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom told reporters the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are examining the scene and interviewing witnesses to piece together a full motive and timeline. Police have recovered the suspect’s firearm and confirmed that he acted alone.

 

The market shooting has shocked the local community, with many vendors expressing grief over the loss of their colleagues. Humanitarian activist “Kan Jompalang” has announced compensation of one million baht for the families of each deceased security guard.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-28

 

 

 

 

 

Terrible.Just confirmed how dangerous this country is.Last week they claimed to be the safest country in the world according to a unknown UK travel blogger that nobody knows about.Clean up ur country and make it safe instead of coming with stupid stories about safety etc etc.

Another nail in the coffin of tourism so sad this has gone all around the world it's not what the tourism industry needs at the moment

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Witnesses described Mr. Noi as a hot-tempered individual, with one vendor saying he had exhibited signs of emotional distress and resentment following marital problems. The suspect also previously worked as a security guard at the same company as some of the victims. According to the suspect’s wife, the primary target of the rampage was a guard named Mr. Nhan, with whom her husband had a personal grievance dating back to 2019–2020.

A sad way to sort out past issues, with a gun.

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Kan Jompalang, who operates a charity drop-off point at the market, posted an urgent message on his social media page as the shooting unfolded, urging police to respond immediately.

Brilliant idea! Call the police to a mass shooting via social media! I've never thought of such a genius idea before!

Shootings and gun crime seems to be getting worse and worse here every few months . About time police actually do something about it and stop shops selling ammo for a start to people.

Only people who need ammo are police , someone in the army or someone working at a gun range . 

Just now, ronster said:

Shootings and gun crime seems to be getting worse and worse here every few months . About time police actually do something about it and stop shops selling ammo for a start to people.

Only people who need ammo are police , someone in the army or someone working at a gun range . 

 

 

I do believe that you are being serious.

 

 

Just take a walk past all the gun shops in Little India and you will realise that they are not getting closed down anytime soon.

 

...and that does not even scratch the surface for the volume of black market sales. 

17 minutes ago, ronster said:

Shootings and gun crime seems to be getting worse and worse here every few months . About time police actually do something about it and stop shops selling ammo for a start to people.

Only people who need ammo are police , someone in the army or someone working at a gun range . 

or an American.

sadly looks like a mental health issue - any mechanisms in place for issuing gun licences to unstable people or should we all get tooled up?

5 hours ago, norsurin said:

Terrible.Just confirmed how dangerous this country is.Last week they claimed to be the safest country in the world according to a unknown UK travel blogger that nobody knows about.Clean up ur country and make it safe instead of coming with stupid stories about safety etc etc.

There are multiple shootings in Thailand each and every day but by far it happens amongst Thai people only.

For foreigners who do not create trouble it is still a very save country to be and travel in.

Every country in the world has crazy people not just Thailand. I feel a lot safer living here than I would in many western countries.

A sad incident my condolences to the families of the dead unfortunately we Americans are well acquainted with this type of violence.again my condolences to the bereaved and the Thai people 

Thailand really needs no border war!!! There is ebough in the country!!

3 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Another nail in the coffin of tourism so sad this has gone all around the world it's not what the tourism industry needs at the moment

You think money/tourism is more important than lives?

1 hour ago, jvs said:

There are multiple shootings in Thailand each and every day but by far it happens amongst Thai people only.

For foreigners who do not create trouble it is still a very save country to be and travel in.

That is absolutely correct. I feel infinitely safer here than I do in most major American cities. The homicide rate here is high, but 99.9% of the violence here is Thai in Thai, it's unfortunate but it doesn't affect us. 

 

The fact of the matter is Thailand remains very safe as long as we keep our noses clean, and these mass shootings seem to happen about once a year. In the US (the mass shooting capital of the world), they happen a few times a week. 

 

This just sounds like it was perpetrated by a nutter, who was harboring a grudge and never bothered to look within for the source of the problem. When crimes like this take place, where there are multiple witnesses, the death penalty should be applied and it should be carried out within 30 days without possibility of appeal. In an ideal world. 

4 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Another nail in the coffin of tourism so sad this has gone all around the world it's not what the tourism industry needs at the moment

Is that your first thought on reading this ? 

5 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

That is absolutely correct. I feel infinitely safer here than I do in most major American cities. The homicide rate here is high, but 99.9% of the violence here is Thai in Thai, it's unfortunate but it doesn't affect us. 

 

The fact of the matter is Thailand remains very safe as long as we keep our noses clean, and these mass shootings seem to happen about once a year. In the US (the mass shooting capital of the world), they happen a few times a week. 

 

This just sounds like it was perpetrated by a nutter, who was harboring a grudge and never bothered to look within for the source of the problem. When crimes like this take place, where there are multiple witnesses, the death penalty should be applied and it should be carried out within 30 days without possibility of appeal. In an ideal world. 

In this case the problem solved itself but sadly he took innocent lives before he shot himself.

 

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The suspect also previously worked as a security guard at the same company as some of the victims. According to the suspect’s wife, the primary target of the rampage was a guard named Mr. Nhan, with whom her husband had a personal grievance dating back to 2019–2020.

Sounds about right , A grudge  killing and some extra killings ,and tops himself .

Very sad.

Has anyone thought to congratulate the bravery of the police officers who immediately entered the store without any concern for their own lives?  Well done you brave men. All conversations I have read have not said such?  Or did I miss just, one comment praising them?

I hope this multi murderer gtets the death sentence, and it is carried out.

RIP to those who were killed by this man.

   

1 hour ago, Stargeezr said:

I hope this multi murderer gtets the death sentence, and it is carried out.

RIP to those who were killed by this man.

   

He killed himself. 

22 hours ago, DTL2014 said:

sadly looks like a mental health issue - any mechanisms in place for issuing gun licenses to unstable people or should we all get tooled up?

Girl was selling them at market village from a phone shop for her police BF

She's gone now 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 7/28/2025 at 10:35 PM, norsurin said:

Terrible.Just confirmed how dangerous this country is.Last week they claimed to be the safest country in the world according to a unknown UK travel blogger that nobody knows about.Clean up ur country and make it safe instead of coming with stupid stories about safety etc etc.

Much safer than France and Europe !