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Thai school shooter had watched violent content online: police

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Thailand *Debsirin Nonthaburi School Bangkok school shooting Nonthaburi province

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Aug 9 Evening

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South China Morning Post12h ago

Thai school shooter had watched violent content online: police

A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his grandparents and six others at a school in Thailand before taking his own life. Police revealed that the teen had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, using social media to learn about firearms. Investigations are ongoing, with police interviewing witnesses and examining evidence including a knife, firearm, and the boy's computer. While the boy's mother stated he showed no signs of trouble and denied being bullied, authorities are continuing to gather information. The government has pledged to implement new safety protocols for schools in response to the incident.

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The Thai teen shooter had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year.

— police

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Police found a knife, a firearm, spent cartridge cases, and a personal computer at the crime scenes.

— police

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The perpetrator had begun showing interest in studying the use of firearms for about one to two years.

— Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1

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The boy's mother stated he was a bright, cheerful person and behaved normally.

— boy's mother

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The child had watched social media content involving violence on his PC.

— deputy commissioner

Aug 9 Morning

2 articles|2 sources
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South China Morning PostYesterday

‘I felt like ‌we weren’t going to survive’: how Thai school shooting unfolded

On Friday morning, a 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, Thailand. The shooting began after the student allegedly killed his grandparents at their home earlier that day. At the school, students were ushered into classrooms as gunshots echoed, with one student describing the fear of not surviving. The alleged gunman, also 14, killed three teachers and two school officials before taking his own life. In total, nine people died and 23 were injured in the incident, which is Thailand's worst mass shooting since 2022 and has prompted renewed discussions on gun control.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say

A school shooting in Thailand has resulted in nine deaths after a 12-year-old girl, who was critically wounded, died in hospital on Saturday. The incident began on Friday when a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents before proceeding to his school, Debsirin Nonthaburi, northwest of Bangkok, where he killed more people and then himself. The shooter wounded over 30 individuals, with 14 remaining hospitalized, seven in critical condition. Police are investigating, questioning witnesses and the suspect's parents, and have recovered the grandfather's gun and additional ammunition. In response, Thailand's prime minister has pledged to implement new gun laws, restricting carrying privileges to government officials on duty. This event highlights Thailand's high rate of civilian gun ownership and follows previous mass shootings.

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A 14-year-old student allegedly shot and killed three teachers and two school officials at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.

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A student described hearing multiple gunshots and feeling like they weren't going to survive.

— Khim (student)

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The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl died.

— police

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A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents and then killed more people at his school before turning the gun on himself.

— police

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The suspected attacker fired at least 26 bullets with a gun belonging to his grandfather.

— police

Aug 8 Evening

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Girl, 12, dies in Thailand after school shooting, bringing death toll to 9

A 14-year-old pupil fatally shot eight people before taking his own life in an attack in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. The violence began Friday morning when the attacker allegedly killed his two grandparents at their home. He then opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, killing five staff members. A 12-year-old girl, who was critically wounded in the school shooting, died on Saturday from her injuries, bringing the total death toll to nine. Fourteen people were hospitalized, with seven in critical condition as of Saturday.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Families retrieve bodies after deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok

A 14-year-old schoolboy killed nine people, including his grandparents and five school staff, in a shooting rampage outside Bangkok before taking his own life. The incident occurred on Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and the boy's grandparents' home. A 12-year-old girl died in hospital, bringing the total death toll to nine. Sixteen people remain hospitalized, many of them children aged 12-14. The legally registered firearm used was owned by the shooter's grandfather. In response, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to introduce a new firearms control law to restrict public gun carrying. Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia.

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A 12-year-old girl died from critical wounds after a school shooting in Thailand.

— Health Ministry

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Fourteen people remain hospitalized, with seven in critical condition.

— Thailand’s Health Ministry

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A 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and killed his grandparents, resulting in nine deaths.

— Officials

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Sixteen people are still in hospital, seven of them in critical condition, with most wounded between 12 and 14 years old.

— Ministry of Public Health

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The gun used in the shooting was legally registered to the boy's grandfather.

— Officials

Aug 7 Evening

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BBC News - World2d ago

Seven killed after Thai student opens fire at home and school

A 14-year-old student fatally shot his grandparents at home before proceeding to his school, Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, Thailand, where he killed five teachers. The attacker then took his own life, leaving 23 others injured, nine critically. The shooting occurred shortly after 10:00 local time. While the motive remains undisclosed, the prime minister suggested academic stress might be a factor, noting the attack appeared "well prepared." The weapon used was reportedly owned by the shooter's grandfather. This incident, the second school shooting in Thailand this year, has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun control, with the prime minister pledging to introduce new legislation restricting public firearm carrying.

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Fox News - World2d ago

Student perpetrates deadly shooting at Thailand high school, authorities say

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, on Friday, resulting in multiple casualties. Authorities reported conflicting numbers, with some indicating at least six deaths and others stating five teachers and three students were killed. The perpetrator reportedly also killed his two grandparents at home before the school shooting and later died at a hospital. The weapon used is believed to have been taken from a family member. Students hid in classrooms during the attack, and police facilitated their evacuation. The number of injured individuals varied, with some hurt from falls, and the condition of many victims was unclear.

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Associated Press (AP)2d ago

A look at high-profile shooting deaths in Thailand since 2020

A 14-year-old student killed seven people, including five school staff and his two grandparents, in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, on August 7, 2026. While Thailand has high gun ownership, indiscriminate shootings are uncommon. Other recent incidents include a 17-year-old opening fire at a high school in Hat Yai in February 2026, a market shooting in Bangkok in July 2025, and a mall shooting by a 14-year-old in Bangkok in October 2023. In March 2023, police killed a man after he shot three people. Thailand's deadliest recent mass killing occurred in October 2022 when a former police sergeant killed 37 people at a daycare center. In February 2020, a soldier killed at least 29 people in Nakhon Ratchasima, and in January 2020, a gunman killed three people during a gold shop robbery in Lopburi.

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BBC News - World2d ago

Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to introduce stricter gun control laws following a tragic shooting where a 14-year-old killed eight people and injured 22 before taking his own life. The teenager first killed his grandparents at their home before proceeding to Debsirin School, where he was a student, and fatally shooting five teachers. A student later died from injuries sustained in the attack. The firearm used was legally registered and belonged to the teen's grandfather. The Prime Minister intends to implement legislation that will restrict public firearm carrying, limiting it to on-duty government officials. Thailand has a high rate of civilian gun ownership, with enforcement of existing strict laws reportedly being an issue.

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Thai Prime Minister vows to introduce stricter gun control laws after a shooting.

— Thai Prime Minister

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A 14-year-old killed eight people and injured 22 in a shooting in Thailand.

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The gun and bullets used in the attack belonged to the teen's grandfather.

— Police Colonel Thadsakorn Konthong

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At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school.

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The gunman killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life.

— Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

Aug 7 Morning

5 articles|4 sources
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The Guardian - World News2d ago

Thailand school shooting: eight killed including suspected attacker, police say

A 14-year-old Thai teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school near Bangkok on Friday morning. The attack resulted in five people dead and 22 others wounded, with nine in critical condition. The shooter, who used his grandfather's gun, also took his own life. Police found the teenager with additional ammunition. The incident occurred at the prestigious Debsirin Nonthaburi school in Nonthaburi province. This shooting adds to Thailand's ongoing struggle with gun violence, a country known for high rates of civilian gun ownership.

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Al Jazeera3d ago

One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say

A student gunman killed a teacher and injured four others before taking his own life at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, northwest of Bangkok, on Friday. Authorities confirmed the suspected perpetrator, identified as a student, also died in the incident. Public broadcaster Thai PBS reported that three teachers and three students were killed. The attack occurred in the 2025 academic year at a school with approximately 3,100 students and 147 teachers. This incident follows previous school shootings in Thailand, including one in February and a mass casualty event in October 2022.

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Associated Press (AP)3d ago

Police respond to a shooting at a high school in Thailand

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding several others. Police confirmed the shooting occurred northwest of Bangkok. The shooter, believed to have used a gun taken from a family member, was hospitalized in serious condition, with 15 others injured, two critically. The motive for the attack is still under investigation. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences and ordered officials to assist the victims.

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At least eight people were killed after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

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Fifteen people were injured in the incident.

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The perpetrator was a student.

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The incident occurred inside a school in Thailand.

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A 14-year-old Thai teenager killed his grandparents and then opened fire at his school, killing five people and himself.

— police