Principal shot in Thailand school siege dies of injuries
Summary
A school principal in southern Thailand died after being shot by an 18-year-old gunman during a siege at a school near Hat Yai. The gunman was arrested after a standoff, and the motive for the attack is not yet known.Key Facts
- The incident occurred at a school near the city of Hat Yai in southern Thailand.
- An 18-year-old gunman shot the principal, Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, and a female student.
- The principal died of her injuries in the hospital early Thursday, while the student is in stable condition.
- Another student was injured by jumping out of a window during the siege.
- Police arrested the gunman after a two-hour standoff, during which students and teachers were trapped inside.
- The motive for the attack is currently unclear.
- Gun crime, including both legal and illegal gun ownership, is relatively high in Thailand.
- Thailand has experienced several deadly shootings in recent years, including incidents in Bangkok and a kindergarten in the northeast.
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