At least 36 killed in Thailand gun and knife attack at daycare center

For a look at the news from around the world, we now turn to our Matthew Ashley standing by at the Arirang newsroom. Good morning.

Good morning.

Let's start in Thailand,... where dozens have been killed in a deadly gun and knife attack...

That's right,... at least 36 people were killed on Thursday afternoon local time.
At least 22 children and a pregnant woman are among the fatalities reported so far,... and the death toll could rise.According to local authorities, another ten people were wounded, with six of them "serious".
Using a firearm and a knife, the attacker targeted a daycare center in Thailand's northeastern town of Utthai Sawan.
He then returned home,... reportedly killing his wife, his 2-year-old step-son, and then himself.
Authorities have identified the suspect as a former policeman who was fired on drug-related charges in June