A 14-year-old Grade 9 student fired eight shots at Wachiraprakarn Wittayakom School in Kamphaeng Phet on Wednesday, using his police father's pistol. He faces premeditated attempted murder and illegal firearm charges. Onsite classes are suspended Thursday and Friday while safety measures are revised, and many other schools have tightened security or run active-shooter drills. For a business owner, the practical point is that school-area safety and firearm storage at home are under scrutiny, and the parents of students may be more cautious about routines and access near campuses.
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