A 14-year-old student has killed at least six people (three teachers and three students) and himself in a school shooting this August 7 near Bangkok, marking Thailand’s worst mass shooting since 2022. He had earlier killed his grandparents.
The attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School left at least 15 others injured, with police confirming the suspect used a firearm belonging to his grandfather and fired dozens of rounds.
Authorities said the gunman had earlier killed his grandparents at home before opening fire at the school, where students reportedly hid in classrooms until police secured the scene. The prestigious institution, part of a royally-founded network, was left shaken as families and survivors gathered outside in distress.
Despite Thailand’s relatively strict gun laws, firearm ownership remains significant, and the tragedy echoes a 2022 massacre that shocked the nation. Officials continue to investigate the motive behind the attack, as the country grapples with renewed concerns over gun violence and public safety.
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