A 14-year-old student in Thailand opened fire at his school, killing at least seven people before taking his own life, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Friday, August 7, at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, a suburb of Bangkok. The boy, believed to be a student at the school, first killed his grandparents before attacking teachers and students inside the school, reports say.
The shooting left at least five people dead and more than 20 injured, according to officials. The suspect, who is thought to have used a handgun, reportedly shot his grandparents before entering the school and opening fire. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the details of the attack, stating that the boy killed five staff members and his two grandparents before turning the gun on himself.
Eyewitnesses described the chaos as students fled the scene in fear. Some students were found sobbing and hugging each other in the aftermath. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the motive behind the attack. The incident has sparked widespread shock and concern over school safety in Thailand. (illawarramercury.com.au)
