This photo posted by the public relations department of Songkhla province on social media shows emergency personnel at a school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
BANGKOK, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla.
The Royal Thai Police announced on social media that the situation is now under control and all hostages previously held by the suspect have been safely rescued.
According to local media reports, the incident left at least two people injured, including the school's principal.
Earlier statements from the Songkhla provincial public relations office indicated that an armed assailant forced his way into the school premises and opened fire. The attacker reportedly held several teachers and students hostage before police intervened. ■
This photo posted by the public relations department of Songkhla province on social media shows the gate of the school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
This photo posted by the public relations department of Songkhla province on social media shows emergency personnel at a school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
This photo posted by the public relations department of Songkhla province on social media shows emergency personnel at a school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
People gather at the school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
Police officers are seen at the school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
Two women hug each other at the school where a shooting took place in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2026. Thai police confirmed on Wednesday that a gunman has been taken into custody following a school shooting earlier Wednesday in the southern province of Songkhla. (Xinhua)
