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Former police officer opens fire, killing 31 people including children in Thailand

The gunman was a former police officer, authorities in Thailand said on October 6, 2022. [File, Standard]

At least 31 people, including children, have died after a gunman attacked a pre-school in north-east Thailand.

Authorities said the attack was committed by a former police officer at a daycare centre in Nong Bua Lamphu, 525 kilometres from the capital Bangkok.

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