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Thailand approves seven-point school safety plan after shooting
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Thailand’s Cabinet approved a seven-point school safety plan yesterday, August 11, elevating school safety to a national priority after a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School killed nine people, including the attacker.
Key facts
- Thailand’s Cabinet approved a seven-point school safety plan yesterday, August 11, elevating school safety to a national priority after a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School killed nine people, including the attacker.
- Deputy Government Spokesperson Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn said the plan, put forward by the Ministry of Education, applies to schools nationwide
- The plan followed a package of nine measures the Ministry of Education had already outlined a day earlier, on August 10.
- On August 9, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yodchanan Wongsawat met with Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, Social Development and Human Security Minister Nikorn
Summary
Deputy Government Spokesperson Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn said the plan, put forward by the Ministry of Education, applies to schools nationwide. Under the plan, every school will be designated a “School Safety Zone,” with each campus required to set up a centre to protect students’ rights, liberties and safety.
The plan also requires schools to develop and rehearse emergency response procedures in coordination with police and other agencies, and to carry out strict screening for weapons and dangerous items at entry points.