Police Heighten Security at Montfort College After Shooting Threat
Police deployed armed officers and undercover units to Montfort College in Chiang Mai after an online threat to shoot students, prompting parents to withdraw children and prompting a provincial safety directive.
Police have increased security at Montfort College in Chiang Mai following threatening messages posted online. On August 11, officers from Mae Ping Police Station deployed uniformed and plainclothes personnel, along with undercover units stationed inside the campus, to provide close security. The threat came after someone using Line sent a message threatening to shoot students at the school on the previous day.
The incident caused disruption at the school, with some students absent and parents arriving to pick up their children. Police are investigating the source of the threatening post, while the school has activated safety measures and coordinated closely with law enforcement. The Chiang Mai Provincial Education Office is developing a comprehensive safety directive in consultation with relevant agencies to be presented to the provincial governor on August 18.
The situation at Montfort College is currently stable. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and provide ongoing security, with regular updates to be issued as the investigation progresses.
