20 reportedly killed in Thailand mass shooting

A soldier shot and killed 20 people and injured several others Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, which is northeast of Bangkok, police said.

A spokesman for Thailand's defense ministry said the soldier, a junior officer named Jakrapanth Thoma, attacked his commanding officer and then stole a gun and ammunition from a military camp, where the commander, another soldier, and a 63-year-old woman were reportedly killed. He then reportedly drove to a shopping center in Nakhon Ratachisma's city center, opening fire at multiple sites along the way.

The suspect is reportedly still at large, holed up inside a building. Police have sealed off the city center and warned people to remain at home. The suspect's motive remains unclear, but he reportedly posted on social media accounts during the attack. Read more at BBC and CNN.

The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up