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Several Killed in Thailand School Shooting

Police said the 14-year-old used his grandfather’s registered gun and fired at least 26 rounds, leaving seven dead and 15 wounded.

  • On Friday, August 7, 2026, a 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, killing six people including three teachers and three students before taking his own life.
  • The shooter first killed his grandparents at their home using a 9mm handgun believed to belong to his grandfather; Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the attack as "premeditated" and said the student "carried lots of pressure and tension."
  • Six people—three teachers and three students—were killed at the school, while more than 20 others were injured; students sheltered in classrooms as gunshots rang out from another part of the building.
  • Prime Minister Charnvirakul stated, "It's such a terrible incident. It should never have happened. How could this happen in our country?" as the government directed agencies to provide immediate support to victims.
  • The incident marks Thailand's second school shooting in 2026, as the nation grapples with high civilian gun ownership; according to 2017 Small Arms Survey data, approximately 10.3 million firearms circulate in the country.
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