The deadly gun and knife attack occurred in northeast Thailand

At least 30 people were killed in a gun and knife attack at a children’s center in northeast Thailand on Thursday, local police said.

The massacre occurred in Nong Bua Lamphu province, and local media said that the victims included young children and their parents.

A man shot and stabbed people inside the facility before fleeing the scene, and a manhunt is now underway.

The police warn that the suspect is armed and dangerous. Thai media identified him as a former police officer who was recently relieved of duty.

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