A hostage situation and a shooting were reported Wednesday inside a school in southern Thailand, authorities said. The situation was resolved after a few hours, with the gunman apprehended, police said.
The police’s Central Investigation Bureau said that an armed man held some students and teachers hostage, and at least one student was injured. They reported that the incident was under control about two hours later, though they didn't immediately release further details. Thai media reported several people being injured, though that wasn't officially confirmed.
