At least 6 killed in 'mass shooting' in Thai capital: Police
"Police are investigating the motive. So far it's a mass shooting," Worapat Sukthai, deputy police chief of Bangkok's Bang Sue district where the incident took place, told AFP.
He said the suspect took his own life after the shooting and police were working to identify him, as well as investigating "for any possible link" to the current border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Charin Gopatta, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, told Reuters that the number of fatalities includes the gunman who took his own life.
The attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from Chatuchak market, which is a major tourist destination in Bangkok and throngs with visitors every weekend.
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