Student kills multiple people at school near Bangkok

On Friday, August 7, 2026, a 14-year-old student opened fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School located in the Bang Kruai district on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, before taking his own life. Sources provide conflicting casualty reports: the Cyprus Mail initially stated one teacher died and four others were injured, while Sigmalive reported that at least five people, including teachers and staff, were killed and 23 others wounded. Police indicated that the perpetrator had also fatally shot his grandparents prior to the school incident.

Authorities confirmed the shooter fired at least 26 bullets using a weapon belonging to his grandfather, with an additional 34 rounds discovered at the scene. The incident caused significant panic, with students evacuating as emergency services treated the wounded. This tragedy marks the latest in a series of high-profile shootings in Thailand, a nation noted for having one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia. Police are currently continuing their investigation into the motive and the specific sequence of events surrounding the attack.