October 6, 2022
At least 30 killed in Thailand pre-school shooting
More than 30 people, primarily children, were killed on Thursday when a gunman opened fire in a childcare centre in northeastern Thailand, authorities said. Police Maj. Gen. Achayon Kraithong said the shooting occurred early in the afternoon in the centre of the town of Nongbua Lamphu. He said the attacker killed 30 people before taking his own life. He had no more details. A spokesperson for a regional public affairs office said 26 deaths have been confirmed so far — 23 children, two teachers and one police officer. According to Thai media reports, the gunman also used knives in the
