A 14-year-old student in Thailand opened fire at his home and school on Friday, August 7, killing at least seven people before taking his own life, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred near Bangkok, marking the worst mass shooting in Thailand since 2022. The boy first shot his grandparents dead at dawn in their two-storey house on the outskirts of the capital, according to a Thai police official. Each was killed by a single gunshot to the head. By noon, the bodies of five more victims lay at the school, with 23 others injured, before the teenager turned the gun on himself.
The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, northwest of Bangkok. The suspect, believed to be a student at the institution, allegedly killed his grandparents before opening fire inside the school, authorities said. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his condolences, acknowledging the tragedy. Multiple news outlets reported the incident, with some noting that the attack left at least eight dead, though figures varied between sources.
The shooting has sparked renewed concerns about gun control and youth mental health in Thailand. Local police are investigating the motive behind the attack, which unfolded in a quiet residential area. The incident has drawn widespread attention, with media outlets across the globe reporting on the tragic events.
