The Crown Prince of Malaysia's Johor State has shared his experience of the shooting incident in a shopping mall in central Bangkok. of Thailand through social media
Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim posted a statement on the X platform on the evening of October 3, saying that he and his family were sitting in a hotel lobby near a shopping mall when the shooting occurred. People were heard screaming loudly and saw people running from the mall into the hotel. He and his wife quickly took their young son and daughter and ran to the basement with a team of protection officers. and comforted his son and daughter who were crying with fright. He was concerned about other people, including the type of weapon and the situation at hand.
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Tunku Ismail posted that he told officials to take him to the Malaysian embassy. But the driver said the Singapore Embassy is closer. Therefore, His Majesty contacted the Consul General of Singapore in Johor to facilitate taking refuge in the Singapore Embassy. He informed the Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Malaysia about the incident. The Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand was also present. And when they are confident that everything is safe, they will travel to the airport to return to Johor. His Highness regrets having to miss the match between his Johor Darul Taksim Football Club and Thailand's BG Pathum United Football Club on the same day.
Crown Prince of Johor posted in conclusion: It was the worst experience he had ever experienced. He must protect his son and daughter from a murderer. Someone died May God bless this innocent soul. And thank you to the protection staff team. Friends in Singapore and Malaysia who offered assistance.
Source: Thai News Agency