Senator Urges Public to Stop Sharing School Shooting Images
A Thai senator called on the public to stop sharing graphic images and details from a school shooting at Tephisirin School in Nonthaburi, warning that such content risks triggering copycat incidents and re-traumatizing survivors. She urged
On August 8, 2026, Senator Phinyaphat Sansaneeya expressed deep condolences to families of victims, teachers, and students affected by the shooting at Tephisirin School in Nonthaburi, calling it a major loss for Thai society requiring urgent preventive measures. She expressed serious concern about the continued spread of distressing images and misinformation on social media, and called on the public and media to stop sharing photographs, video clips, graphic wound imagery, details about the perpetrator's methods, or personal information about the shooter—arguing that such content risks triggering copycat behavior among vulnerable youth and re-traumatizing survivors. The senator emphasized that sharing violent content not only harms people psychologically but may also inspire similar incidents, and urged society to maintain responsible communication standards to break the cycle of violence.
Sansaneeya stressed the need for all sectors to prioritize systematic mental health care for children, youth, teachers, and school personnel, noting that while health and social development ministries have deployed crisis teams, comprehensive screening should cover all affected groups. She called for schools nationwide to establish close monitoring systems for students showing signs of stress, accumulated pressure, or mental health concerns. The senator highlighted that modern youth problems extend beyond academic and external factors, emphasizing that mental health is crucial and cannot be overlooked. The Senate stands ready to coordinate with relevant agencies on mental health policy and school safety measures to prevent such tragic losses from occurring again in Thai society, with discussions expected when the Senate convenes.
