Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
A 14-year-old boy in Thailand committed a mass shooting at his home and school after allegedly consuming violent online content. The government is now planning to implement new school safety protocols, including mental health screenings and anti-bullying measures.
The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday (August 9, 2026), as the government promised new safety protocols for schools.
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