Teachers Block Classroom Doors as Man Breaches School

A man with mental health issues breached a school in Udomsap subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima province on July 15, 2025, at around 8:30 a.m. during regular classes. Three female teachers quickly locked their classroom doors to prevent the man from reaching students inside. Security footage showed the man attempting to open the nearest classroom door, but the teacher held it shut and pushed him away before successfully locking up. The man then left the building as staff and school personnel pressured and escorted him out. No injuries were reported.

The school principal revealed that the man appeared to have climbed over a side wall to enter the school grounds. However, the school's regular safety drills ensured all teachers responded quickly by sheltering students inside locked classrooms. Once unable to access any classroom, the man left the building. Staff immediately alerted Udomsap Police Station, and with help from local officials and community leaders, police tracked down and apprehended the man. He was identified as a local resident with known psychiatric issues whose grandchild is a student at the school. The exact motive for the intrusion remains under investigation, and the school has coordinated with the man's family for close behavioral monitoring.

On July 16, 2025, Sithisak Jaidi, the Tambon Udomsap chief, and relevant authorities met with school administrators to establish additional security measures. The school will continue screening visitors at the main gate during designated times and increase perimeter patrols, as the surrounding fence remains vulnerable to people climbing over. The Nakhon Ratchasima Educational Area Office 3 has also provided support to staff and students while coordinating further safety enhancements with the school.