Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
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. As investigations continued into Friday’s rampage, where a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot dead his grandparents at home before killing another six people…
A 14-year-old boy from Thailand allegedly killed eight people at his school and his grandparents at home before taking his own life, according to police investigations. The incident, which has reignited debate over firearms control in the country, occurred on Friday in the outskirts of Bangkok. Police say the boy had previously been caught with a BB gun by a teacher and had watched violent content online, according to Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1.
"Witness interviews suggest the perpetrator had shown interest in firearms for about one to two years," Atthapol stated, adding that a knife and other evidence were also found at the crime scenes. The Ministry of Education plans to implement new safety measures in schools, including mental health screenings, emergency response drills, and measures to prevent bullying and the unauthorized entry of weapons.
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