Teen gunman storms Hat Yai school in Thailand, takes hostages before police capture suspect. Several injured as authorities secure campus and free victims.
Authorities confirmed that at least three people suffered injuries during the shooting.
A frightening school lockdown in southern Thailand ended after police detained a teenage gunman who fired shots and forced a hostage situation inside a Hat Yai campus. Officers quickly secured the building, rescued students and staff, and began a probe into how the attack unfolded. Authorities confirmed that injured victims received medical help while security teams checked classrooms and surrounding areas to ensure everyone’s safety.
Officials said an 18-year-old suspect entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Province carrying a gun. The incident triggered panic as students and teachers rushed to hide while police surrounded the school and launched rescue efforts.
An unknown number of gunmen stormed Prathan Khiriwat School (tambon Patong) in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, southern Thailand, on Wednesday evening, taking teachers & students hostage.
— GeoTechWar (@geotechwar) February 11, 2026
A teacher (possibly principal) was shot in the arm/ribs, critically injured & hospitalized.… pic.twitter.com/mOLes5aLjZ
Negotiators and tactical units worked together to contain the attacker. After hours of tension, officers detained the suspect without further violence. "The perpetrator has been captured," Deputy Superintendent Wichian Soboon told Reuters.
Authorities confirmed that at least three people suffered injuries during the shooting. Medical teams treated victims while officers cleared each area of the school to prevent further risk.
Officials said firearm ownership remains relatively common in the country. Past tragedies, including a deadly nursery attack in 2022, continue to raise concerns about school safety and public security measures.
