At least two people were killed and one injured in the shooting that took place on Wednesday. Military sources reported that he was inside the Royal Thai Army Academy. As noted in a memo by the Royal Thai Army, authorities were informed of a firearm-related incident at 8:45 am local time (GMT+7) at the Army Training Command Department in the central Dusit district of Bangkok.
The suspect, who was determined to be a 59-year-old sergeant, allegedly He entered the building “with an unknown type of firearm” and “shot military personnel” According to the statement made by the Ordu, he worked in the office.” It was determined that the dead were Sergeant Major Nopparat Inthasunthorn and Sergeant Major Sinsong.
Meanwhile, a sergeant, Yongyuth Panyanuwat, was also injured in the action and “immediately transferred” to Phramongkutklao Hospital in the Thai capital for medical treatment, although his health has not been disclosed.
Authorities have not yet determined the reasons for the attack, but they suspect it may be linked to “health problems”. The statement said, “The cause and motivation of the incident are being investigated. First of all, the (Army) organization informed that the incident may be caused by stress and health problems.”
The army also reported the attacker fled after the attack, but was found By the police and military agents who arrested him in front of the unit now at the disposal of Justice.
In the videos broadcast live on social networks by eyewitnesses, it is possible to see that at least two ambulances came to the scene to respond to the injured and that official vehicles were in intense motion. Likewise, to avoid further incidents, the authorities cut off traffic in the streets near the building, unable to prevent dozens of citizens from gathering outside the Academy.