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.
New Safety Protocols Under Development by Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to implement new safety protocols aimed at enhancing security and mental well-being in schools over the next three months. Key components of these protocols will include mental health screenings to identify students who may need support, along with a referral system to connect at-risk individuals with specialized services. Additionally, the Ministry will introduce drills for emergency response plans to prepare students and staff for various crisis situations. There will also be a concerted effort to combat bullying within schools and improved measures to prevent prohibited items from entering school premises.
