School Shooting in Thailand Ends with Hostages Freed

A young man, 18 years old, burst into a school in Hat Yai district of Songkhla Province with a firearm. He started shooting, forcing the staff and students to surrender. Police quickly moved in and stopped him before he could do more harm. The authorities released all the people who were held hostage, and no one was killed in the exchange.The attack left at least three people wounded. The incident shows that gun violence is still a problem in Thailand, where there have been other serious shootings. In 2022, a former police officer used a gun and knife to kill 36 people at a nursery in the eastern part of the country, including many children. The swift action by police prevented further casualties. The event highlights the need for better control of firearms and stronger security at schools.