Student kills eight in shooting incident at school near Bangkok

On Friday, August 7, 2026, a 14-year-old student launched a violent attack in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, Thailand. The perpetrator reportedly killed his grandparents at their home using the grandfather's pistol before proceeding to the Debsirin Nonthaburi school to open fire. While accounts regarding the exact distribution of victims differ, official police reports indicate that the gunman killed five teachers and three students at the school, with a 12-year-old girl succumbing to her injuries the following day, bringing the total death toll to nine. Authorities confirmed the teenager committed suicide after the hour-long siege.

More than 20 people were injured during the shooting, with at least 10 individuals reportedly in critical condition across six local hospitals. Police recovered 34 shell casings at the scene, noting that the shooter fired 26 times. Investigations are ongoing, with local authorities reviewing security footage to understand the circumstances of the tragedy. While the national police originally reported a mix of student and teacher fatalities, some reports suggest the teachers were the primary targets. The community remains in shock as they mourn the loss of life and attend to the survivors.