Man, 54, fires 2 shots in Thailand after arguing with teacher over child’s ability to do basic math

A 54-year-old Thai father was arrested after allegedly firing two shots into the air while arguing with a teacher over his child’s ability to perform basic addition.

No injuries or property damage were reported.

The incident occurred at a school in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, at about 3:20pm on Nov. 2, Khaosod English and Bangkok Post reported.

This apparently happened before the students were due to leave school for the day.

Addition

The man, identified as Manachai Chanthasom, is reportedly a parent of a student at the school.

According to local authorities, Chanthasom arrived at the school to pick up his child.

Preliminary investigations revealed that he then allegedly argued with a teacher over his child’s ability to perform or interpret basic addition.

He was also apparently intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Chanthasom reportedly became angry and fired two shots in the air with a .38-calibre revolver on school grounds.

Flee

Chanthasom then allegedly fled the premises in a pickup truck and drove to a public area in the village.

Local police subsequently followed and arrested him.

The firearm was also seized.

Chanthasom was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in a public place without reasonable cause, and drink-driving.