Overview
- Police say a 14-year-old student killed his two grandparents at home before arriving at Debsirin Nonthaburi and opening fire on Friday, Aug. 7; the attacker was later found dead at the school.
- Authorities confirmed seven dead overall, including the attacker and his grandparents, and reported more than 30 people wounded with several in critical condition while saying all confirmed school fatalities were teachers or staff.
- Investigators recovered a 9mm pistol legally registered to the attacker’s grandfather and dozens of rounds, and forensic teams are examining the weapon, the attacker’s devices, and the crime scenes for motive.
- Prime Minister Anutin visited the school, described the assault as carefully planned, cited academic pressure as a possible factor, ordered victim assistance, and suspended classes while the site remains secured.
- The shooting has intensified calls to tighten Thailand’s firearms licensing and school security, and officials have pledged a formal review of gun rules alongside immediate support for victims and families.