Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting
Two shootings in Thailand in as many days have left the country on edge.
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The story so far
Two shootings have occurred in Thailand in the past few days. The latest incident involved a former member of parliament who opened fire inside a government office. The gunman surrendered to authorities after the shooting.
The shooting comes just days after a school shooting in Thailand, which has left the country reeling. The former MP was arrested after allegedly shooting a government official and a driver. The motive for the shooting is not yet clear.
The gunman's identity was not immediately released. The shooting occurred in Nonthaburi, a province adjacent to Bangkok.
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- A former Thai lawmaker arrested after a shooting at a government office kills 1 WRAL · 6h ago
- Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting NBC News · 6h ago
- Chalong Riewrang: Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube BBC · 6h ago
- Second Thailand shooting in days as former MP opens fire at government building BBC · 6h ago
- Former Nonthaburi MP surrenders after shooting PAO chief and driver Khaosod English · 6h ago
- Former Thai lawmaker arrested after allegedly shooting government official CBS News · 6h ago
- Second shooting in Thailand as former MP opens fire in government building BBC · 6h ago
- Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting Reuters · 6h ago
The obvious questions
What is the current status of the gunman?
The gunman surrendered to authorities and was arrested.
What is the motive for the shooting?
The motive for the shooting is not yet clear.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred in Nonthaburi, a province adjacent to Bangkok.
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