# Thai school shooting suspect had watched violent online content, police say

https://mins.news/en/item/17292

- Reuters, 2026-08-09 06:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/accused-thai-school-shooter-had-watched-violent-content-online-police-say-2026-08-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a781d49e029de000157edee

> Police said on Sunday that the Thai teenager accused in a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had watched violent material online. They also said a teacher confiscated an air gun from the teen last year. The government pledged to introduce new safety protocols for schools. The statements came as authorities examined the background surrounding the shooting.

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