Overview
- A 14-year-old student shot and killed his grandparents at home before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, firing at least 26 rounds and later dying from a self-inflicted wound, officials said.
- Thai police recovered the handgun believed to be registered to the shooter’s grandfather, found extra ammunition in the suspect’s bag and seized computers and devices for forensic review.
- Investigators say the suspect had searched mass‑shooting material online and was under academic stress, and authorities are interviewing family members, classmates and teachers to establish motive and planning.
- Senior officials pledged immediate cash aid for victims, deployment of mental health teams and a review of school security, while the prime minister signalled a proposed law to restrict public carriage of firearms.
- The attack adds pressure to address Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership and past mass shootings and could lead to tougher enforcement and licensing checks for family‑held weapons across the country.