A former English teacher at Hatyaiwittayalai School in Songkhla has apologized after allegedly posting threatening messages and images of firearms in an online group chat following his contract termination. Pieter Johannes Dreyer admitted that some words he used could have caused fear, particularly given the sensitive context surrounding school violence, but insisted he did not intend to harm anyone or promote violence against teachers and administrators.
The controversy arose shortly after a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand that killed nine people, heightening concerns over campus safety across the region. Dreyer apologized via video to students, parents, alumni, and colleagues while pledging to address future conflicts through appropriate procedures rather than threats. He expressed regret for making others feel afraid and promised to take responsibility for his words moving forward.
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