Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack

Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness after a teenage gunman killed his grandparents and six others, including himself, at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok earlier this month. The drills aim to teach students and staff how to respond to an armed attack.

The deadly shooting at a Bangkok school in August shocked the country and exposed gaps in school security. Authorities have since moved to train students and teachers for active shooter situations.

The drills are a direct policy response to a rare but devastating school shooting in Thailand. They highlight growing concern about gun violence and the safety of children in classrooms.