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Teen used father’s Glock in Kamphaeng Phet school shooting

14 Sept 01:08 Key points summarised by AI

A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Kamphaeng Phet school using his father's stolen 9mm Glock handgun, resulting in only a minor injury to a security guard.
The student, previously diagnosed with depression and suspended from school, had communicated his intention to carry out a shooting via chat messages.
He targeted a security guard, a group of people, and specifically sought a female teacher, with investigators suggesting a grudge over his suspension as a potential motive.
Authorities are conducting a detailed investigation, with doctors and mental health specialists currently assessing the boy's mental condition.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.