At least seven people were killed when a student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, according to national police officials. The shooting occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Key Takeaways
A school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand left seven people dead, including the suspect. The incident occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Seven people killed, including three teachers and four students
- Fifteen others injured in the shooting
- Suspect identified as a student who turned the gun on himself
- Motive remains under investigation
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Dead | Broad Agreement | 7 people were killed, including the shooter. | |
| Number Of Injured | Broad Agreement | 15 people were injured. | |
| Shooter's Identity | Broad Agreement | The shooter was identified as a student by police. | |
| Location Of The Shooting | Broad Agreement | Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, northwest of Bangkok. |
Number Of Dead
Broad Agreement7 people were killed, including the shooter.
Number Of Injured
Broad Agreement15 people were injured.
Shooter's Identity
Broad AgreementThe shooter was identified as a student by police.
Location Of The Shooting
Broad AgreementDebsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, northwest of Bangkok.
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The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok. According to multiple reports, students streamed out of the school as ambulances operated and emergency workers attended to the injured. The suspect was identified as a student by police.
Lt Col Trirong Phophan, a spokesman for the National Police told Reuters that both teachers and students were among those reported dead. Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong also confirmed this in his statement to Reuters. Deputy Education Minister Akkharanan Kannakittinan said he was coordinating to provide assistance.
Emergency worker Kiatikhun Verapongpradith described arriving as the shooting was ongoing and treating students with injuries in the back, chest, and arms. In another room they found a female teacher with wounds in her chest and arm who later succumbed to her injuries despite efforts by emergency workers.
This is the second school shooting in Thailand this year after a teacher died and a student was injured in southern Thailand's Hat Yai district in February 2026. Gun ownership and gun violence are not uncommon in Thailand, which has seen several deadly shootings in recent years.
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