Father fires gun at school, angry his child still unable to read

Bangkok Post - Nov 3, 2026

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Students and parents fled in panic as an angry father went on a rampage at their school, firing gunshots into the air after complaining that his child could still not read or do basic maths.

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