Deadly Tensions Explode in Bangkok Market Shooting: A Call for Global Vigilance on Security

In a tragic incident that unfolded in the bustling Or Tor Kor market of Bangkok, six lives were lost in a brazen shooting, including the gunman who ended his own life. The event shocks a city known for its vibrant commerce and international visitors but also raises urgent questions about security preparedness—not just abroad but here at home. The Thai Police district chief revealed that four of the victims were security guards—friends of the shooter—while the fifth was a market vendor. This was no random act: prior to entering the market, the attacker reportedly warned his taxi driver that he...