Off-duty police officer shoots 2 dead over $4 taxi fare in Bangkok (opens original article in a new tab)

An off-duty Thai police officer shot two motorcycle taxi riders and wounded a third in Bangkok after a dispute over a $4 fare, with the officer claiming self-defense and facing murder charges.

• An off-duty Thai border police officer shot two motorcycle taxi riders and wounded a third in Bangkok over a $4 fare dispute
• The officer claimed self-defense after being attacked during an argument and physical scuffle
• The suspect faces murder and firearm charges, with the case sparking public debate over the incident