The Chiang Mai Education Office is tightening security at a prominent school following threatening chat messages about a possible incident. It has coordinated closely with police for close monitoring, emphasized that the situation is currently normal, and is preparing to propose integrated safety measures and preventive activities to the provincial authorities.
On 11 August 2026, following an incident at a well-known Chiang Mai school where a student sent threatening chat messages imitating violent behavior, the school coordinated with Mae Ping Police Station to investigate and conduct thorough bag inspections. The student responsible claimed it was done out of mischief and did not anticipate the seriousness of the matter, as previously reported.Concern rose over imitative behavior after a student sent threatening chat messages at a prominent school, prompting coordination with police for strict bag inspections.)
The latest report states that some students did not attend classes today, and some were picked up early by their parents. The police are conducting legal investigations to identify the person who posted the messages, while the school has implemented its safe school measures and is maintaining close coordination with authorities.
To reassure school staff, students, and parents, the Chiang Mai Education Office visited the area to follow up and verify facts. They also reviewed the Ministry of Education's safety measures meeting held on 8 August 2026, where Minister Prasert Chantraruangthong convened educational agencies at central and regional levels to establish nationwide safety management protocols. The urgent measures include the following:
- Establishing the Ministry of Education's Center for Rights, Freedom, and Safety to oversee mental health and provide nationwide assistance channels.
- Accelerating short-term safety measures by mandating immediate implementation at educational institutions, including prohibiting illegal items such as drugs, e-cigarettes, and weapons. Teachers are authorized to conduct searches and confiscate illegal items, coordinating with authorities to proceed as necessary.
- Enhancing screening procedures for outsiders before entering educational institutions.
- Developing emergency prevention and response plans and conducting joint emergency drills with local police.
- Communicating responsibly to prevent copycat behavior.
- Promoting good relationships between teachers and students to foster a positive environment within schools.
Currently, the Chiang Mai Education Office is preparing detailed safety measure announcements tailored to local school contexts, alongside integrated preventive activities involving all relevant agencies. These will be presented to the Chiang Mai provincial governor, who chairs the provincial education committee, on 18 August 2026, with further public updates to follow.
The situation at Montfort College is now stable. Authorities and relevant agencies continue to monitor closely and ensure safety, with progress reports to be provided regularly.