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Thalang Police Conduct 'Active Shooter' Drill at Local School
Police in Phuket’s Thalang district recently held an emergency response exercise at Ban Khok Wat Mai School to train staff and students on safety protocols.
On September 12, 2026, the Thalang Police Station in Phuket province organized an 'Active Shooter' emergency response drill at Ban Khok Wat Mai School. According to a report by Thai Post, the exercise was designed to prepare both teachers and students for potential high-risk security incidents.
The training focused on the 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol, a standard safety framework used to increase survival chances during an active threat situation. By simulating these scenarios, local authorities aim to ensure that school personnel and pupils are familiar with immediate evacuation and concealment procedures.
For residents and travellers in the area, this event highlights the proactive approach local law enforcement is taking toward public safety and institutional security in Phuket. While such drills are routine safety measures, they serve as a reminder of the importance of situational awareness in public spaces. It remains to be confirmed whether similar drills will be expanded to other educational institutions across the district in the coming months. As this was a controlled training exercise, there is no cause for public alarm, and it reflects ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to enhance emergency preparedness in community settings.
