A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok on Friday, killing five staff members and two grandparents before taking his own life. The death toll rose to nine after a 12-year-old girl died from her injuries in hospital.
Key Takeaways
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok on Friday, killing nine people including five staff members and two grandparents before taking his own life. The death toll rose to nine after a 12-year-old girl died from her injuries in hospital.
- A 14-year-old student killed eight people and himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School
- The shooter also killed his grandparents earlier that morning
- Death toll reached nine with the passing of a 12-year-old girl
- Fourteen people remain hospitalized, seven in critical condition
- Gun used was legally registered to the shooter's grandfather
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injured Count | 1 Difference | Majority reports fourteen injured, CBS News says more than twenty | ▼ |
| Gun Ownership Rate | 1 Difference | Majority reports gun ownership rate in Thailand, Daily Mail adds comparison to Malaysia | ▼ |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | Nine people killed including shooter | |
| Gun Registration | Broad Agreement | Gun registered to grandfather | |
| School Suspension | Broad Agreement | School suspended until August 14 |
Injured Count
▼Majority reports fourteen injured, CBS News says more than twenty
Gun Ownership Rate
▼Majority reports gun ownership rate in Thailand, Daily Mail adds comparison to Malaysia
Death Toll
Broad AgreementNine people killed including shooter
Gun Registration
Broad AgreementGun registered to grandfather
School Suspension
Broad AgreementSchool suspended until August 14
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The shooting occurred around 10am at the school in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. The boy also appeared to have killed his grandparents at their home earlier that morning, according to officials. Fourteen people remain hospitalized, with seven in a critical condition. Most of those wounded were between 12 and 14 years old.
The gun used was legally registered to the shooter's grandfather and described as small and compact. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the student had shown signs of stress connected to school. The school has suspended classes until August 14, with staff instructed to work from home.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun control in Thailand, which has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia. According to a 2017 report by Small Arms Survey and GunPolicy.org, civilian gun ownership in Thailand was about 15.1 guns per 100 people. The country had 3.49 deaths by firearms per 100,000 people in 2023.
The parents of the shooter have apologized to society for their son's actions, expressing remorse during a police interview. The boy's father saw his son's body only when preparing for his funeral later on Saturday. Relatives have already claimed the bodies of some of the shooting victims, as well as the teenager who committed the atrocity and his grandparents.
Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha, head of Bangkok's Institute of Forensic Medicine, stated that most of the victims suffered a single fatal gunshot wound to vital areas such as the chest or head. The gunshot wound found on the alleged shooter was consistent with the weapon he had used.
Purin Khumchoo, 17, described the gunman as 'troubled' and mentioned that he was interested in the FBI and guns, and that he was bullied by many other students. The suspect was said to be an avid gamer, while a teacher at the school described him as a 'good kid with good study records', noting that he was not known to be aggressive.
Mourners laid flowers Saturday morning at the school's gate. Charin Siriananchai brought his two sons, ages nine and six, to pay their respects. He said while his sons did not study there, he lives in the neighborhood and drives past this school almost every day, often stopping to allow students to cross the road.
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