Thailand School Shooting: Hostage Situation & Reports of Gunfire
- February 11, 2026 – A gunman is holding an unknown number of students and teachers hostage at Patong Prathan Keerawat School in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, southern...
- Authorities, including Hat Yai Police Station officers, special operations forces, and rescue units, have surrounded the school in an attempt to control the situation and evacuate those in...
- According to reports, the assailant opened fire inside Patong Prathan Keerawat School in Patong subdistrict, resulting in injuries to both teachers and students.
Gunman Holds Students and Teachers Hostage at Thai School
– A gunman is holding an unknown number of students and teachers hostage at Patong Prathan Keerawat School in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, southern Thailand. The situation unfolded on Wednesday evening, with reports of gunfire erupting inside the school premises near dismissal time.
Authorities, including Hat Yai Police Station officers, special operations forces, and rescue units, have surrounded the school in an attempt to control the situation and evacuate those in safe zones. The Mae Taptim Yala Foundation reported the initial storming of the school at 4:59pm local time.
According to reports, the assailant opened fire inside Patong Prathan Keerawat School in Patong subdistrict, resulting in injuries to both teachers and students. The exact number of injured remains unconfirmed as of this writing.
Following the shooting, the gunman reportedly took some students and teachers hostage inside the school building, while many others remain trapped within the school and unable to leave. Rescuers are working to evacuate as many students and staff as possible.
Police are coordinating with local administrative officers and related agencies to negotiate with the gunman, but as of now, the perpetrator remains at large within the school. Authorities have requested the public to avoid routes in front of the school and nearby areas for safety, and to rely on updates from government agencies or other reliable sources.
The incident occurred as classes were nearing their end for the day. The situation remains unresolved, and authorities are continuing their efforts to secure the release of the hostages and apprehend the gunman.
A teacher was reportedly shot and rushed to hospital, according to the Mae Taptim Yala Foundation. Further details regarding the teacher’s condition are currently unavailable.
The unfolding events have prompted a significant response from law enforcement and emergency services, who are working to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution. The focus remains on the safety and well-being of the students and teachers who are still inside the school.