Hatyai School Moves Online After Ex-Foreign Teacher's Gun Threats

Hatyaiwittayalai School in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, will switch to online classes on August 10-11 following alleged threats by a former foreign English teacher who posted images of guns and threatening messages online after his contract was terminated. The school announced on August 8 that it had terminated the contract of a South African teacher in its English Programme on July 24 over alleged conduct that breached the terms of his employment. After the termination, the former teacher allegedly posted images of firearms, messages, and audio clips in a LINE open chat group containing provocative and threatening content. The posts caused concern among school administrators, staff, students, and parents, prompting the school to report the matter to Hat Yai Police Station and consider legal action. The temporary switch to online learning is intended to protect students and staff and prevent any incident that could threaten lives, physical safety, or property. Hat Yai police, working with Songkhla immigration officers, stated they had checked the former teacher’s records and found that he left Thailand on July 19 and there is no record of him returning. Officers also checked his former residence and found that no one was living there. Police said they are maintaining security measures around the school and other relevant locations while legal proceedings are underway. The school has also been advised to strengthen security measures and prepare for potential risks. The school urged students, parents, and staff to follow official updates and carefully verify information before sharing it to avoid confusion or panic. The post Ex-foreign English teacher posts gun threats, Hatyai school shifts online appeared first on Khaosod English.