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Armed Gunman Holds Hostages at School in Thailand

Published February 11, 2026, 12:38
Armed Gunman Holds Hostages at School in Thailand

An armed gunman opened fire at a school in the Hat Yai district of southern Thailand on Wednesday afternoon, holding an unknown number of students and teachers hostage. Sources report that the gunman is 18 years old and has injured at least two people, also holding a school employee hostage. Authorities are on high alert to secure the release of the hostages and apprehend the perpetrator.