Ongoing coverage of the incident "Songkhla shooting" Inside "Patong Prathankiriwat School" Gunman takes hostages; injuries reported
On 11 February 2026, reporters confirmed that a gunman opened fire inside Patong Prathankiriwat School, Patong Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, resulting in injuries. The exact number of injured is not yet confirmed, but reports indicate both teachers and students were affected. The sequence of events is as follows:
At 16:45, a man wielding a long gun entered Patong Prathankiriwat School, where many students were still present, taking teachers hostage.
At 17:00, some students managed to escape and run out of the school.
At 17:40, police from Thung Lung Police Station, Songkhla, identified the suspect as "Khem," aged 18.
At 17:50, parents gathered outside the school waiting for their children.
At 18:00, reports confirmed the school principal was shot in the arm and ribs and was in serious condition.
At 18:03, two gunshots were heard inside the school.
At 18:04, the gunman made a public announcement over the school's loudspeaker system.
At 18:08, the gunman released one hostage.
At 18:12, another gunshot was fired inside the school.
At 18:15, the gunman released another hostage.
At 18:22, the gunman released four more hostages.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.