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Bangkok School Trains Students in Active Shooter Response

Sai Yai Police Station led an active shooter response drill at a Bangkok school on August 18, teaching students "Run, Hide, Fight" techniques to prepare for armed threats.

Bangkok School Trains Students in Active Shooter Response
18 Aug Khaosod

Sai Yai Police Station conducted a "Run, Hide, Fight" active shooter response drill at Rattanakosindhorn Somphot School in the Tharen subdistrict of Bangkok's Bangkhen District on August 18, 2025. The training was organized by Lieutenant Colonel Kiatkul Santhinarai, deputy commander of Bureau 2, with coordination from Deputy Commander Seksitr Suphaouan and Natharpon Kiram, superintendent of Sai Yai Station. Officers including Sanchai Kiritrat, Kasinsuk Chaikotr, and Waiphot Roknoi, along with MPB SWAT and school security teams, partnered with school director Surasak Praphaprakon and the teaching staff. The drill included simulated scenarios in which an armed assailant enters the school and opens fire, allowing students and staff to practice survival techniques and emergency response procedures. A large number of students participated in the training designed to build understanding and preparedness for such critical incidents.

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