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Philippines school shooting leaves five dead and 17 injuredWorld

At least five people were killed and 17 injured in a shooting at a high school in Banga, southern Philippines. Police said the suspected 16-year-old gunman later took his own life. It is the country’s third reported fatal campus shooting since June, prompting renewed concern about school safety as authorities investigate.

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School shooting in Philippines leaves 3 deadSociety

A suspected student shooter killed two students at Banga National High School in South Cotabato before taking his own life. At least eight people were injured, and the suspect was allegedly a classmate of the victims. It is the Philippines’ third school shooting in four months.

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Philippines school shooting: At least 5 students dead in BangaWorld

A suspected teenage gunman killed at least five students at a high school in Banga in the southern Philippines. Police said 17 others were injured. It is the country’s third deadly campus incident since June.

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Philippine schools conduct active-shooter preparedness drillsSociety

Schools across the Philippines held active-shooter drills as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen campus preparedness, following two deadly school shootings in the country in June and August.

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Thailand boosts school security after shooting kills nineSociety

Thailand is tightening school safety measures after a mass shooting killed nine people. The government has halted new gun licences, but concerns persist about the impact of the move amid widespread illegal weapons.

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Thai schools ramp up shooter drills after deadly attackSociety

Thai schools held active-shooter drills as authorities moved to strengthen security, two weeks after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school and at home, killing seven people.

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Thailand tightens firearms controls after two deadly shootingsSociety

Thailand is strengthening gun controls after two fatal shooting incidents occurred within days of each other. On Aug. 7, a teenager’s rampage left nine people dead. Three days later, on Aug. 10, gunfire erupted at a local government office in the same province near Bangkok. The incidents have prompted authorities to tighten firearms regulations.

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Reuters journalist recounts aftermath of Thai school shootingWorld

Thailand is dealing with its deadliest school shooting since 2022. Reuters visual journalist Chalinee Thirasupa was among the first reporters to reach the scene. She describes what she saw on arrival and recounts the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Her account captures the scene as the country responds to the deadly attack.

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Thailand shooting: Local politician killed by ex-MP inside government compoundWorld

Thailand has recorded a second fatal shooting in just days. A former member of parliament allegedly shot and killed a local politician during a dispute over money. The incident took place in Nonthaburi, a province on the outskirts of Bangkok that recently saw a school shooting. The case adds to a string of deadly gun incidents reported in the area.

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Thai gunman’s mother apologizes at funeralSociety

The mother of the 14-year-old gunman responsible for Thailand’s deadliest school shooting since 2022 made a public apology at her son’s funeral in Nonthaburi. The family of one victim said it had forgiven the boy’s parents, adding a note of reconciliation amid the mourning.

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Thai school shooting suspect learned firearm use through social media: policeWorld

Thai police say a teenage suspect in a recent school shooting consumed violent online material and used social media to learn about firearms. The attack killed nine people, including the gunman, making it the deadliest mass killing in Thailand since 2022. A 12-year-old student later died in hospital from injuries and became the latest victim. More than 20 people were wounded. Authorities believe the suspect developed an interest in firearms one or two years ago.

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Thailand school shooting: Families begin funerals for victimsSociety

Families in Thailand have begun funeral ceremonies for those killed in a mass shooting at a school outside Bangkok. The death toll has climbed to nine, as students, friends and relatives gathered to honour the victims, including maths teacher Prapaporn Konsila. Both school staff and students died in the attack, while dozens more people were injured. The shooting has renewed concerns about gun violence in Thailand, and the prime minister has promised additional restrictions.

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Thai teenager recounts surviving deadly school shootingWorld

A deadly school shooting in Thailand left nine people dead. Reuters spoke with a 14-year-old girl who described taking cover behind a desk in her classroom. She stayed there while the rampage unfolded outside, ultimately surviving the attack. Her account offers a personal view of the violence inside and around the school.

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Relatives claim bodies after Thailand's deadly school shootingWorld

Relatives of victims in Thailand have claimed their loved ones’ bodies after the country’s deadly school shooting. The incident is described as Thailand’s worst school shooting since 2022. Authorities are investigating what motivated the 14-year-old suspect. The inquiry into the suspect’s motives is continuing.

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Mourners pay tribute to Thailand school shooting victimsWorld

People in Thailand have gathered to remember those killed in the country’s deadliest mass shooting in almost four years. The attack outside Bangkok on Aug 7 has left nine people dead. More than 20 others were injured. The latest fatality was a 12-year-old girl.

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Family and friends collect Thai school shooting victims’ bodiesSociety

Relatives and friends of people killed in a deadly school shooting in Thailand collected the victims’ bodies on Saturday. They went to a morgue in Bangkok to take custody of the deceased. The handover marked another painful step for those affected by the shooting. The incident left victims whose bodies were being returned to their families and friends.

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Deadly school shooting rocks Bangkok | DW NewsSociety

Thailand is reeling after a school shooting in Bangkok killed several people and injured dozens. Police say a 14-year-old first killed his grandparents before opening fire at a school. He later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack has renewed attention on Thailand’s gun laws and the broader debate over gun violence. Journalists Pravit Rojanaphruk and Mike Firn discuss the incident and its wider implications.

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GRAPHIC WARNING: Thai teen kills five at school after shooting grandparentsWorld

A teenage student in Thailand opened fire at a school outside Bangkok, killing at least five people before taking his own life. The student had fatally shot his grandparents beforehand. The incident was described as the country’s worst mass killing in nearly four years.

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Boonwara Sumano on gun violence and gun control laws in ThailandSociety

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says new laws are under consideration after a mass killing at a school. Boonwara Sumano, a senior research fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, discusses gun violence in the kingdom. She also examines Thailand’s gun-control laws. The conversation focuses on the country’s response to the deadly school incident and its firearms regulations.

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Thai teen kills seven at school and at homeWorld

A Thai teenager fatally shot at least five people at a school outside Bangkok before killing himself. Students sought cover during the attack. The teenager had earlier killed his grandparents at home. The incident is described as Thailand’s worst mass killing since 2022.

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Thailand school shooting kills eight, including suspect, grandparents, teachers and staffWorld

A 14-year-old student carried out Thailand’s worst mass killing in nearly four years during a shooting rampage at a school just outside Bangkok. The teenager fired nearly 30 shots inside the school before turning the gun on himself. Five of those killed were teachers and staff. The gunman is also believed to have shot dead his grandparents at home beforehand.

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Gun rampage at Thailand school leaves several deadWorld

Several people, including children, were killed after a teenage gunman opened fire at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday. Images showed children fleeing Debsirin Nonthaburi School while emergency workers treated the wounded. A rescue worker described the scene on arrival as complete chaos. Students suffered injuries to their backs, chests and arms as responders administered first aid.

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