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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Chilling moment gunman stalks Bangkok food market during shooting rampage that left six dead
This is the horrific chilling moment a gunman who killed six people in a mass shooting at a Bangkok market stalked his victims before their deaths. The deadly incident occurred at a popular fresh food market in Thailand 's capital at around 1pm local time on Monday, police said. Local media is currently reporting that the shooting took place at the Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, a popular destination for tourists. The perpetrator, who is reportedly a 61-year-old man named by police as Nai Noi, took his own life following the attack. In haunting footage taken at the scene, Noi was seen wearing a black T-shirt and cream shorts while wearing a camouflage-patterned backpack on his front. The man, holding a handgun in his right hard, was seen storming towards the popular market. Separate footage, taken from inside the market, showed terrified shoppers screaming and running away as Noi fired off several shots. After carrying out the attack, he reportedly shot himself on a nearby bench. Separate footage, taken from inside the market, showed terrified shoppers screaming and running away as Noi fired off several shots. The incident took place near a collection point for aid for victims of the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. Local cops have now revealed, following interviews with the perpetrator's wife, that the man had a long-standing grudge against a security guard at the market. The feud, which had been ongoing since 2019, began after Noi found his the tyres on the car owned by his wife, who worked at the market, slashed. Noi, who police said was a heavy drinker, believed the guard was the one who slashed his wife's tyres. He is said to have reported the incident to local officials, though nothing came of this. His wife reportedly told police that he was a violent man who sometimes abused her. Pol. Lt. Gen. Sayam told local media: 'The perpetrator is Thai. There was no other motive. It was a personal conflict between him and the security guard of Or Tor Kor. It was not related to the sabotage incident. 'Before the incident, he was still talking to his wife on the phone. There was no contract for the incident. At the time of the incident, his wife was selling things. When she heard the gunshot, she ran away. 'I later found out that the perpetrator who shot and killed the person was his husband. The gun belonged to the perpetrator, a 9 mm. pistol. 'From the investigation, there was one round stuck in the chamber. There was no history of drug use, but he was a heavy drinker.' Five of the people killed by the gunman were security guards at the market, while one was a bystander, police said. Tourism is a key economic driver in Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy, where growth has been sluggish and such incidents can potentially dampen sentiment. Guns are easily obtained in Thailand due to lax gun control enforcement, making mass shootings common. In October 2023, a 14-year-old suspect used a modified handgun to kill two people and injure five others at a luxury mall in central Bangkok. A year earlier, a former police officer killed 36 people, including 22 children, in a gun-and-knife attack at a nursery in eastern Thailand.
New York Times
3 days ago
- New York Times
Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves 3 Dead, News Outlets Report
A person with a gun opened fire at a well-known market in Bangkok on Monday, killing three people and sending others running for cover, according to several Thai news outlets. The shooting occurred at Or Tor Kor market, which is popular with tourists, in the Chatuchak district in northern Bangkok, the outlets reported. The assailant died by suicide, according to Thai PBS, a television station. The Bangkok Post reported that a police investigation was underway. A spokesman for the Thai police was not immediately available for comment. Muktita Suhartono and Kittiphum Sringammuang contributed reporting from Bangkok.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Or Tor Kor Elevates Thai Agricultural Products on the Global Stage with 'IFEX Connect 2025' in Manila
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 May 2025 - The Marketing Organization for Farmers (Or Tor Kor), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is set to spotlight Thailand's high-value agricultural products at IFEX Connect 2025, taking place from May 22–24, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippines. This international showcase is held under the banner of the 'Thailand Intertrade: High-Value Tropical Agricultural Products to the Global Market' initiative. The Thailand Intertrade project aims to expand international market opportunities for premium Thai agricultural goods through the strategic use of soft power and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy model. These efforts align with national policies focused on sustainable economic development and adding value to local agricultural products. Mr. Panitan Meechaiyo, Director of the Marketing Organization for Farmers, remarked: 'Or Tor Kor is committed to propelling Thai tropical agricultural products—renowned for their uniqueness and quality—into global markets. IFEX Connect 2025 will serve as a strategic roadshow platform to enhance global recognition of Thai agricultural excellence, while ensuring long-term, stable income for Thai farmers.' The event will feature a comprehensive exhibition of premium Thai agricultural products, including both fresh produce and processed goods. Highlighted items include jasmine rice, sticky rice, brown rice, white rice, crispy coconut, freeze-dried durian and mangosteen, soft-dried pineapple, guava, jackfruit, mango, and roselle. All products are sourced from qualified farmer groups and producers that meet international standards in quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition to the product showcase, IFEX Connect 2025 will host business matching sessions, Thai cultural performances, and live cooking demonstrations, delivering a full cultural experience. These elements aim to reinforce the image of Thai agricultural products as 'Contemporary Cultural Products' that resonate with modern global consumers. The Philippines was chosen as the launch market for this initiative due to its strong and growing demand for Thai agricultural products and its strategic location as a gateway to the ASEAN region. Event Details: · Event: IFEX Connect 2025 · Dates: May 22–24, 2025 · Location: Booths L16–17, Hall D, World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippines A large turnout of international importers, buyers, and consumers is expected, creating new commercial opportunities for Thai producers and supporting sustainable growth in Thailand's agricultural economy.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Or Tor Kor Elevates Thai Agricultural Products on the Global Stage with "IFEX Connect 2025" in Manila
Event : IFEX Connect 2025 : IFEX Connect 2025 Dates: May 22–24, 2025 May 22–24, 2025 Location: Booths L16–17, Hall D, World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippines BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 May 2025 - The Marketing Organization for Farmers (Or Tor Kor), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is set to spotlight Thailand's high-value agricultural products at, taking place fromat. This international showcase is held under the banner of Thailand Intertrade project aims to expand international market opportunities for premium Thai agricultural goods through the strategic use ofand themodel. These efforts align with national policies focused on sustainable economic development and adding value to local agricultural of the Marketing Organization for Farmers, remarked:"Or Tor Kor is committed to propelling Thai tropical agricultural products—renowned for their uniqueness and quality—into global markets. IFEX Connect 2025 will serve as a strategic roadshow platform to enhance global recognition of Thai agricultural excellence, while ensuring long-term, stable income for Thai farmers."The event will feature a comprehensiveincluding both fresh produce and processed goods. Highlighted items include jasmine rice, sticky rice, brown rice, white rice, crispy coconut, freeze-dried durian and mangosteen, soft-dried pineapple, guava, jackfruit, mango, and roselle. All products are sourced from qualified farmer groups and producers that meet international standards in quality, safety, and environmental addition to the product showcase, IFEX Connect 2025 will hostdelivering a full cultural experience. These elements aim to reinforce the image of Thai agricultural products as "Contemporary Cultural Products" that resonate with modern global Philippines was chosen as the launch market for this initiative due to its strong and growing demand for Thai agricultural products and its strategic location as a gateway to the ASEAN region.A large turnout of international importers, buyers, and consumers is expected, creating new commercial opportunities for Thai producers and supporting sustainable growth in Thailand's agricultural #OrTorKor The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
