Multiple people were shot and killed at a market in the Thai capital of Bangkok on Monday afternoon, police said.
A post on the official Facebook page of the Royal Thai Police says there were at least six fatalities, including the gunman who took his own life.
Monday’s violence came against the backdrop of five days of violent border clashes between Thailand and its neighbor, Cambodia.
Police tape around a store inside Or Tor Kor wet market on July 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Mailee Osten-Tan/Getty Images)
Leaders on either side were meeting in Malaysia on Monday in an urgent effort to resolve the fighting.
Police monitoring the cordoned area in Or Tor Kor market on July 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Mailee Osten-Tan/Getty Images)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said State Department officials were on the ground in Malaysia to assist in the peace talks.
“President Trump and I are both actively communicating with our counterparts from each nation and are closely observing the situation,” Rubio stated. “Our goal is for this conflict to be resolved swiftly.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
