Latest Confirmed facts about mass shooting in Terminal 21 Mall in Korat as of 8:20 PM

Here are the latest confirmed facts regarding the mass shooting in Korat:

It is still an active scene with an active shooter. People are being asked to leave the area.

The shooter is a rogue soldier who killed his Commander and two others at his military camp, stole a Humvee and drove to the Terminal 21 in Korat.

The shooter live updated the event on Facebook until his account was shut down.

The main weapon is an assault rifle. He remains heavily armed.

The explosions were due to opening fire at gas cylinders in the food court.

The motive remains unknown. Several incoherent posts ranting at the establishment were made on his Facebook.

At least 12 people are confirmed dead. The number is expected to rise significantly.

He is on the fourth floor of the Mall with multiple hostages.

Hundreds of people remain in the mall.

The Chief of the Royal Thai Police is on the way along with special assault teams from Bangkok flying in.

Hundreds of police are either at the scene or on their way.

This is a developing story.

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