# Police say accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online

https://mins.news/en/item/17704

- CNN, 2026-08-10 00:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/09/asia/thailand-shooting-teen-shooter-intl-hnk?Date=20260810&Profile=CNN

> Police said Sunday that the Thai teenager accused in a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had watched violent material online. They also said a teacher confiscated his air gun last year. The statements came as the government promised action following the shooting. The teenager is described as being behind the attack, while the police account focuses on his prior access to the air gun and exposure to violent content.

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