08/10/2025
Violent Gold Shop Raid Sparks Chaos in Thailand
Breaking: On 5 October 2025, dozens of people including some foreign visitors were killed when eight armed men stormed the Yaowarat Krungthep gold shop inside the Big C mall in Narathiwat. The attackers opened fire, wounding a police officer and sending shoppers running in panic. They escaped with stolen gold, using spike strips to block pursuit and leaving suspicious devices that forced bomb squads to cordon off the area.
Soon after, two powerful explosions struck near the mall and along a nearby road, deepening chaos and fear.
The deadly raid underscores the volatile security situation in Thailand where violence frequently disrupts civilian life. Authorities are still investigating, but the scale of the attack has raised alarm over public safety.
Travelers are strongly urged to avoid non-essential trips to the country, and to reconsider travel to Thailand.
