New Delhi: A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a shooting at a luxury mall in Bangkok, Thai police said on social media.
According to emergency services, at least four people were killed, and three sustained injuries during the incident at Siam Paragon mall. Thai PBS, a television station, reported that five people were wounded.
Unverified videos circulating on social media showed people, including children, hastily exiting the mall doors, guided by security guards.
In one video, people were seen seeking shelter in a dimly lit room within a restaurant. Concurrently, live television footage displayed extensive traffic queues outside the mall amidst heavy rain.
Channel 3, a local broadcaster, reported that gunshots were audible within the mall, originating from a restroom.
Prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, posted on X: “I am aware of the shooting event at Siam Paragon and have ordered the police to investigate. I am most worried about public safety.”
More details are awaited