{
  "id": 17957441,
  "title": "Why can’t my son do maths? Father fires gun after confronting teacher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-cant-my-son-do-maths-father-fires-gun-after-confronting-teacher",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:49:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2026/11/03/why-cant-my-son-do-maths-father-fires-gun-after-confronting-teacher/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A heated argument over his son's academic struggles led a father to fire two shots into the air at a primary school in northeastern Thailand, ultimately resulting in the suspension of classes for two days. The confrontation unfolded at Ban Na Dee School in Sikhio district at approximately 15:20 on Monday, as the father was on his way to pick up his child. School superintendent, Pol. Col. Thatchaphon Chinwong, reported that the man became irate due to concerns over his child's inability to read and perform basic addition calculations. Police allege the father was also under the influence of alcohol, which contributed to his anger and prompted him to brandish a .38-caliber handgun. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was apprehended by authorities after fleeing the scene in a pickup truck. He now faces charges of illegal firearm possession, carrying a firearm in a public area without justification, and drunk driving. Upon his return to the school on Tuesday, reporters discovered that Ban Na Dee School had closed for a two-day period following the incident. Apilak Kanna, 23, whose nephew is a student at the school, expressed shock and concern over the shooting, emphasizing that schools must remain secure environments for children. He called for enhanced security measures, including increased monitoring of visitors and parents entering the school, to avert similar occurrences in the future.",
  "summary": "NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A father allegedly fired two gunshots into the air at a primary school in northeastern Thailand after arguing with a teacher over his child’s inability to read or perform basic addition, prompting the school to suspend classes for two days. The incident occurred at Ban Na Dee School in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima […] The post Why can’t my son do maths? Father fires gun…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}