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Kindergarten Closed Following Online Threat Over Sports Day Uniforms
A kindergarten in Thailand was forced to close for three days after a supplier posted an online threat, later admitting it was a tactic to delay the school's sports day.
According to a report by Matichon Online on August 26, 2026, a kindergarten school was forced to suspend operations for three days following a threatening post made on social media. Police have apprehended the individual responsible for the post, who confessed to the act.
During questioning, the suspect admitted that they were a supplier contracted to produce uniforms for the school's upcoming sports day event. The individual confessed that they had fallen behind on the production schedule and were unable to complete the uniforms in time. By issuing the online threat, the suspect hoped to intimidate the school into postponing the event, thereby granting them more time to finish the manufacturing process.
For residents and expatriates in the area, this incident highlights the potential for localized disruptions caused by service-related disputes. While the immediate threat has been neutralized by law enforcement, the school's operational status and the rescheduling of the sports day remain subject to the institution's internal administrative decisions. It is advised that parents and community members monitor official school communications for updates regarding the resumption of classes and the status of the sports event. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific legal charges the suspect will face.