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Despite its vibrant culture and tourism, Bangkok has faced a decade of violent incidents, from mass shootings to bombings, revealing a darker side beneath its bright lights. Photo: Edited via Canva

Policemen inspect after an incident, in which six bodies were found at a hotel in Bangkok on July 16, 2024. Six people believed to be Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Americans were found dead in a hotel room in central Bangkok on July 16, a senior police officer said. (Photo by AFP)

Siam Paragon Mall - Photo by AFP

Police officers and rescue workers stand outside Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on October 3, 2023, following a shooting incident in the mall. One person was killed and six wounded in a shooting at a Bangkok mall, an emergency medical service said. Thai police have detained a 14-year-old boy over the shooting. - Photo by AFP

Siam Paragon in Bangkok

"From now on, people should not be allowed to carry guns around at their own will," Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) was quoted by the Bangkok Post newspaper on Thursday as saying. "There should be no instances of people venturing out with a firearm to settle conflicts." - Facebook

Police officers and rescue workers stand outside Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on Oct 3, following a shooting incident in the mall. - Photo by AFP

Thai police officers secure Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on Oct 3, following a shooting incident in the mall. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin answers questions after attending the launch event for the technology hub "SCBX Next Tech" at the Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on Oct 4, a day after a shooting at the mall that left two people dead. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Armed police walk along the exterior of Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on October 3, 2023, following a shooting incident in the mall - AFP