Armed student opens fire at Bangkok school, killing teacher and injuring four others

A student armed with a firearm entered a school compound in Bangkok and opened fire, leaving one teacher dead and four others wounded, including three fellow pupils. The shooting prompted an extended manhunt throughout the school premises as authorities worked to contain the situation and locate the gunman. The incident has sent shockwaves through Thailand’s education system and raised fresh concerns about school safety in the country. According to reports, the gunman subsequently took his own life as police closed in on his location within the school compound. The incident marks one of the most serious cases of school violence in recent Thai memory, with the wounded receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.