In many cultures around the world, weddings are not just a celebration of love but also a fusion of tradition, family expectations, and social customs. In Thailand, one of the most talked-about traditions is the dowry, or as it’s known locally, “Sin Sod” (สินสอด).

A drunk bridegroom, an ASEAN Para Games medalist, shot dead his bride and three others at their wedding reception in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Saturday night before turning the gun on himself, police said.