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Armed Attack in Thailand: 18-Year-Old Arrested - 3 Injured

Published February 11, 2026, 14:19
Armed Attack in Thailand: 18-Year-Old Arrested - 3 Injured

A gunman opened fire at a school in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, taking hostages. The 18-year-old attacker was eventually arrested, and all hostages were released. At least three people were injured during the armed attack. The attacker entered the Patongpratan Kiri School armed with a weapon, causing panic. Police surrounded the building and began negotiations for the release of the hostages. Gun violence is a problem in Thailand, as demonstrated by the 2022 attack on a daycare center, in which 36 people, including 22 children, were killed.