Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online
BANGKOK: The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday, as the government promised new safety protocols for schools.
A 14-year-old Thai boy allegedly opened fire at his school, killing seven people, including his grandparents, before taking his own life. Police said the perpetrator had a history of interest in firearms, having watched violent content online for about a year prior to the shooting, according to Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1.
The boy had also been caught with a BB gun, an air gun, by a teacher last year. The Ministry of Education vowed to implement new safety protocols in schools, including mental health screenings, emergency response drills, and measures to prevent bullying and the bringing of weapons onto campus.
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