Eyewitness videos of Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting show heroic actions of staff
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BANGKOK - Shoppers trapped inside Siam Paragon mall when a 14-year-old boy launched a shooting spree
Two people were killed and five wounded in the rampage, which sent Thais, tourists and employees running in terror as gunfire echoed through the shopping complex.
Many of those who escaped have praised the mall’s workers for their quick actions to keep customers safe.
One shopper posted a video in the shooting aftermath and praised employees at Zara for saving her life.
“Thank you to the Zara staff at Siam Paragon. You activated emergency measures quickly. I will definitely come back to support the shop,” wrote X (formerly Twitter) user @nokkaew28.
“Recording this incident made my heart race. It was stressful during the incident. I shot video from when the situation was resolved.”
Another X user thanked a McDonald’s employee for helping her and her brother during the rampage.
“I applaud the employees! We were standing in line to buy ice cream as the staffer was recommending the One Siam app. Suddenly, we heard gunshots and the staffer quickly grabbed my arm and my brother’s arm, and ran out of McDonald’s. I was still in shock and standing there, and the staff were incredibly attentive. Thank you so much.”
A tourist named Yin Guanqi, an actress and influencer in China with more than 100,000 followers, posted pictures and messages on Weibo, recounting how she hid in the mall with her friends during the shooting.
“This is my first time in Thailand. I was hiding on the fourth floor for over half an hour before the police escorted me out safely. I want to thank the guitar store staff for letting me hide with them.”
Shoppers are evacuated at an entrance of Siam Paragon Mall following gunshots in Bangkok, on Oct 3.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Many X users posted videos showing security staff holding doors and calling out to customers to run towards them, despite the gunman being very close by.
Netizens hailed the mall staff for showing bravery and quick-thinking that they said had undoubtedly saved lives. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
