A 14-year-old boy killed eight people and injured 22 others at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province in August. Thai police have since conducted active-shooter drills at a high school in Bangkok to prepare students for similar incidents.
Police-led drill in Bangkok
Thai police organised the exercise at a Bangkok high school. The session aimed to show students how to respond if an armed intruder enters the premises.
Context of rising concern
The Nonthaburi attack has increased worries about school shootings across South East Asia. Authorities say the drills are part of efforts to improve preparedness.
Next steps
Police plan to expand similar training to other schools. No further details on the schedule were provided in available reports.
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