Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Unpaid brokerage fee believed to be behind Korat mass shooting
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Unpaid brokerage fee believed to be behind Korat mass shooting
14 Sept 03:27Key points summarised by AI
An unpaid 50,000 baht brokerage fee from a real estate deal is believed to have triggered Sgt. Maj Jakrapanth Thomma's shooting rampage.
A dispute over the fee escalated into violence, with Jakrapanth fatally shooting his commander, Colonel Ananrote Krasae, and the real estate developer, Mrs. Anong Mitchan.
Following the initial murders, the soldier stole an arsenal of weapons, including assault rifles and a machine gun, along with nearly 800 rounds of ammunition, from his barracks.
He then drove a stolen Humvee to the Terminal 21 shopping mall, indiscriminately opening fire on civilians both en route and inside the complex.
Jakrapanth barricaded himself in the mall for over 12 hours, engaging authorities before being shot dead.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Yesterday 22:44Key points summarised by AI
A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.