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A heroic school director sacrificed her own life by negotiating to swap places with a student held hostage, embodying true selflessness and dedication to protecting children. Her legacy includes pioneering the "Phatong Model" and advancing education standards throughout her distinguished career. This tragedy demands stronger safety measures in schools to honor her courage and prevent future attacks.
A teenager with documented psychiatric issues and a substance abuse history, recently discharged from a hospital, easily obtained a police firearm and attacked a school, killing a teacher. Gun violence remains common in Thailand, with lax security allowing weapons to fall into dangerous hands. Systemic failures in mental health monitoring and firearm control enabled this preventable tragedy.