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 seven people and himself before taking his own life. The death toll rose to nine after a 12-year-old girl died from her injuries in hospital.
- A total of nine people were killed in the shooting, including five staff members, two grandparents, the shooter, and a 12-year-old student who later succumbed to her wounds.
- Fourteen people remain hospitalized, with seven in 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 incident has sparked discussions about gun control in Thailand, which has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooter's Mental State | 1 Difference | Majority reports shooter showed signs of stress and was bullied; Los Angeles Times also notes relatives unaware of troubles. | ▼ |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | Nine people killed, including five staff members, two grandparents, the shooter, and a 12-year-old … | |
| Gun Ownership Rate In Thailand | Broad Agreement | 15.1 guns per 100 people as of 2017. | |
| Firearm Deaths Per 100,000 People In Thailand (2023) | Broad Agreement | 3.49 deaths by firearms per 100,000 people. |
Shooter's Mental State
▼Majority reports shooter showed signs of stress and was bullied; Los Angeles Times also notes relatives unaware of troubles.
Death Toll
Broad AgreementNine people killed, including five staff members, two grandparents, the shooter, and a 12-year-old student.
Gun Ownership Rate In Thailand
Broad Agreement15.1 guns per 100 people as of 2017.
Firearm Deaths Per 100,000 People In Thailand (2023)
Broad Agreement3.49 deaths by firearms per 100,000 people.
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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. Relatives claimed the bodies of eight victims from Bangkok’s Institute of Forensic Medicine: five school staffers and three others including the shooter and his grandparents. The 12-year-old girl’s body is still to be released.
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.
A father who declined to identify himself mentioned that his son was still in shock after witnessing the shooting. The boy could not sleep alone due to trauma from the incident.
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