A 14-year-old student has shot dead six people at a school in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. The attack took place on August 7 at Debsirin Nonthaburi School. Three teachers and three students died. Fifteen others sustained injuries. Police say the suspect also killed his grandparents before the school attack.
Thailand has faced a string of deadly shootings in recent years. The country has high rates of gun ownership by regional standards. School violence remains rare but has grown more frequent. In 2022, a former police officer killed 37 people in a nursery attack. That massacre shocked the nation and triggered calls for tighter gun laws. The current incident follows a similar pattern of young perpetrators using firearms. Mental health services in Thai schools have been criticized as inadequate. The suspect in this case allegedly used a handgun. Police have not disclosed how he obtained the weapon.
Emergency services rushed to the school after reports of gunfire. Parents gathered outside as police secured the scene. The suspect is in custody. Authorities are investigating his motive and weapon source. The Thai government has expressed condolences to the victims' families. Opposition parties have renewed demands for gun control reform. International observers are watching how Thailand responds. The incident adds to global concerns about school safety and youth violence.
