Urgent: A gunman attacked Patong Prachan Kirivat School, injuring teachers and students, and taking children hostage. Many students remain trapped inside the school.
On 11 February 2026, reporters confirmed that a gunman opened fire inside Patong Prachan Kirivat School in Patong Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, resulting in injuries. The exact number of wounded has not yet been confirmed.
Initial investigations reveal the attacker entered the school grounds near dismissal time. After the shooting, the suspect took some students and teachers hostage inside the school building. Meanwhile, many students remain trapped inside the school and cannot exit.
Hat Yai Police Station officers, special operations units, and rescue teams have surrounded the school to control the situation and are evacuating those in safe zones. Authorities have also coordinated with local administrative officers and related agencies to negotiate with the suspect. However, the perpetrator has not yet been apprehended.