Latest school shooting in Thailand may spur calls in Asia for more active safety drills
Summary
A recent school shooting in Thailand has raised concerns about gun violence in Southeast Asia, prompting calls for more active safety drills in schools. In the Philippines, students participated in a nationwide drill to prepare for emergencies, including shootings and natural disasters.Key Facts
- A 14-year-old student in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, fired shots at his school but was stopped before anyone was hurt.
- Similar deadly school shootings happened earlier in August in Thailand and the Philippines involving teenage students.
- Thailand has the highest rate of gun ownership per person in Southeast Asia.
- The Philippines has the highest number of gun-related deaths not related to combat in the region.
- The Philippines held a nationwide school safety drill involving students, education officials, and emergency responders.
- The drill included lockdown exercises and reviewed how schools and responders handle emergencies.
- Officials emphasize the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies, including violence and weather-related events.
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