14 Year-Old Student Axed to Death By School Mate

A 16-year-old boy killed a fellow student with an axe during lunchtime at a Chiang Mai high school in northern Thailand on Tuesday. After the axe attack startled instructors and students eating lunch at the school canteen, the school director ordered a three-day school closure.

It is thought that the student had a falling out with one of his classmates over the previous 5-6 months before bringing the axe from home to carry out the attack. He hid the axe, raced to the victim, and swung the axe five times at the 14-year-old student’s skull.

Teachers attempted to stop him, but it was too late. Teachers apprehended him and confiscated the axe before summoning the police and an ambulance. The injured student was rushed to the hospital, but he died as a result of his injuries. The attacker was arrested and turned over to the police.

This school in Mae Ai district has 400 students. The occurrence was unprecedented and unexpected because teachers were unaware of the quarrel between the two youngsters.

Student Violence in Thailand

In Thailand, student violence refers to episodes of violence involving or directed against students in educational institutions around the country. It’s worth noting that, as an AI language model, I may deliver information based on knowledge available until September 2021. Thailand’s condition may have changed since then.

In recent years, Thailand has seen a number of student-led rallies and demonstrations advocating for democratic reforms, greater freedom of expression, and a monarchy overhaul. These protests were mostly peaceful, however there were some conflicts between protestors and officials that turned violent.

The most visible wave of student-led protests occurred in 2020, with the primary goal of seeking constitutional amendments, the dissolution of parliament, and an end to activist harassment. While the majority of the protests were peaceful, there were some instances of violence between protesters and counter-protesters or between protesters and police. Law enforcement officials used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets on students. These conflicts sometimes resulted in injuries on both sides.

It is critical to recognise that student violence in Thailand is not restricted to clashes with authorities. Inter-group disputes amongst student organisations have also occurred in some cases, which could be due to ideological, political, or personal differences.

It’s worth noting that the situation in Thailand can be complex and multidimensional, and events may have changed since my last knowledge update. I recommend going to news outlets or other credible local information providers to receive the most accurate and up-to-date information on student violence in Thailand.