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School Director Found Deceased in Kamphaeng Phet Home
A 56-year-old school director was found dead in his Kamphaeng Phet residence following reports of a gunshot; police are currently investigating the circumstances.
On the morning of September 7, 2026, local authorities in Sai Ngam District, Kamphaeng Phet, were notified of a fatal shooting involving a 56-year-old school director. According to Khaosod Online, police arrived at the residence to find the victim’s family, including his parents and wife, at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the director had returned home alone after spending two hours at his school earlier that day. Family members noted that he appeared to be under significant stress. Shortly after his return, his parents reported hearing a single gunshot from within the house. Upon inspection, investigators discovered a firearm and a spent shell casing inside the room.
For residents and expatriates, this incident highlights a tragic event within a local community. While the police have secured the scene and collected evidence, the official cause of death and the specific motivations behind the incident remain under investigation. Authorities are currently following standard legal procedures to determine the exact sequence of events. As this is an ongoing police matter, further details regarding the circumstances of the death have not yet been confirmed by officials.