Intoxicated Parent Arrested After Firing Gun at Nakhon Ratchasima School
A 54-year-old man was taken into police custody after firing a handgun into the air at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima due to frustration over his child's academic performance.
On November 2, 2026, a 54-year-old man identified as Manachai was arrested by police in the Sikhio District of Nakhon Ratchasima following a disturbance at a local school. According to Khaosod Online, the suspect, who was reportedly intoxicated, entered the school premises and began shouting before firing two shots from a .38 caliber handgun into the air. Police Colonel Thatchaphon Chinwong, Superintendent of the Sikhio Police Station, confirmed that no injuries or property damage occurred during the incident. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck but was apprehended by authorities shortly thereafter in a nearby public area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the man was upset with teachers because his child was struggling with reading and basic arithmetic. While the situation was resolved without physical harm, the incident highlights concerns regarding security protocols at educational institutions. Residents and visitors should remain aware that local authorities take firearm-related disturbances in public spaces very seriously. Further details regarding the specific legal charges and the suspect's mental state at the time of the incident remain subject to ongoing police investigation.
