Shocking Footage Emerges of Violent Student Clashes in Pattaya
Disturbing footage has emerged showing violent altercations between students from a local public school and a rival private school on Soi Nern Plub Wan in Nongprue, East Pattaya. The video reveals several physical confrontations, with both groups displaying chaotic and aggressive behavior.
The violence, which has been ongoing since mid-July, escalated in mid-August when a group of middle school students from the public school approached the private school, located just 300 meters away, armed with a gun. This caused panic among private school students, who fled in fear. During the chaos, an 11-year-old girl tripped and fractured her arm, requiring hospital treatment. While no other injuries were reported, the situation intensified when private school students retaliated with knives and wooden sticks, forcing the attackers to retreat.
Local residents and witnesses are alarmed by the increasing frequency of these violent incidents. Online videos, some captioned “Challenge Accepted,” have further inflamed tensions between the two schools.
One witness expressed concern: “These fights are becoming so frequent that they almost seem normal. But when children as young as 12 or 13 bring guns to settle disputes, something has to change. If school authorities and officials don’t address this as more than just a schoolyard brawl, serious harm is inevitable.”
Residents are calling on the directors of both schools to take immediate action to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of all students.
