A 14-year-old Thai boy killed at least seven people, including his grandparents, teachers, and students, before turning the gun on himself during a violent rampage at a school near Bangkok, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred on Friday, marks one of the deadliest school shootings in Thailand in recent years. The boy, identified as the shooter, fired at least 26 bullets and was found with 34 additional rounds of ammunition, according to police (nst.com.my).
The attack began at the boy’s home, where he fatally shot his grandparents before heading to the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, located on the outskirts of Bangkok. Witnesses reported chaos as students and staff fled the premises. The shooting left at least six people dead, with more than a dozen injured, as police described the event as one of the worst mass killings in the country since 2022 (abc7ny.com).
In response to the tragedy, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced plans to introduce stricter gun control laws, calling for a comprehensive firearms regulation overhaul. The move comes amid growing concerns over gun violence in the country, which has seen a rise in such incidents in recent months (nst.com.my).
