Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
A deadly school shooting outside Bangkok has reignited debate over firearms control in Southeast Asia's largest gun-owning nation.
A 14-year-old Thai boy is accused of opening fire at his school outside Bangkok, killing seven people before taking his own life. Police say the gunman had previously had a BB gun confiscated by a teacher and had watched violent content online. Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1, stated that the boy began showing interest in firearms over a period of one to two years.
Police have interviewed 17 witnesses so far and found a knife, a firearm, spent cartridge cases, and a computer at the crime scenes. The Ministry of Education plans to implement new safety protocols, including mental health screenings and emergency response drills, to prevent such incidents.
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