BANGKOK. A school shooting in Thailand caused moments of panic this Wednesday after a high school student entered the educational center armed and fired several shots, with no casualties reported.
The incident occurred around 14:20 local time (7:20 GMT) at a school located in the province of Kamphaeng Phet, in the center of the country.
According to the province’s Public Relations Office, the student is 15 years old and allegedly used a 9-millimeter caliber pistol during the incident.
Students and teachers panicked
Provincial authorities indicated that the shots caused fear among the students and teaching staff who were inside the educational center.
The young man, according to official information, was receiving treatment for depression. Authorities have not provided other details regarding his condition or the circumstances that led him to enter the school armed.
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The incident was reported by the Kamphaeng Phet Public Relations Office through its official channels.
Third incident of this kind in Thailand
The Thailand school shooting comes amid existing concern in the country over firearm-related incidents in educational institutions.
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According to the available information, this would be the third episode of similar characteristics recorded during the year in Thailand.
The case brings back to the table the debate on access to firearms and security measures in educational centers in the Asian country.
