Thai forces storm shopping centre after gunman kills at least 20

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Thai security forces have stormed a shopping centre to help hundreds of people escape a hostage situation.
A soldier had shot and killed at least 20 people before holding others in the shopping centre in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat, about 220km (135 miles) northeast of the capital, Bangkok.
Witnesses say the shooter has an assault rifle.
People were seen running from the building in videos posted on social media.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay has more from Bangkok.

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Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.

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