Thai Teacher Shot Dead at School; Ex-Colleague Police Officer Charged with 3 Felonies

In Chonburi Province, eastern Thailand, police have charged a former police colleague with three felonies, including murder, illegal possession of a firearm, and public use of a weapon, in connection with the fatal shooting of a primary school teacher. The incident occurred at a primary school in the Bang Lamung district of Chonburi. The victim, identified as "Kru Plearn" (pseudonym), a fellow teacher, was shot and killed on school grounds. The local police chief emphasized that the suspect, a police officer, had no prior disciplinary issues during his service. This incident has sent shockwaves through Thai society, particularly as it involves violence against an educator and within a school, a place typically considered safe. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the details of the case, including the motive.