HAT YAI, Thailand -- A hostage situation and a shooting were reported Wednesday inside a school in southern Thailand, authorities said. The situation was resolved after a few hours, with the gunman apprehended, police said. The police’s Central Investigation Bureau said that an armed man held some students and teachers hostage, and at least one student was injured. The motive of the gunman wasn't immediately known. The shocking gun and knife attack spurred calls for tighter gun controls, though there have been no major reforms.

Source: ABC News February 11, 2026 13:53 UTC