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Thailand School Shooting: 6 Dead, 15 Injured as Student Opens Fire at High School

A high school student opened fire at a campus outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and injuring several others, according to law enforcement authorities. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, located in Nonthaburi province, just northwest of the national capital.

By Meera | Published: Aug 07, 2026 11:33 AM IST
Thailand School Shooting: 6 Dead, 15 Injured as Student Opens Fire at High School
A schoolgirl cries outside her school where deaths and injuries were reported after a shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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A high school student opened fire at a campus outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and injuring several others, according to law enforcement authorities. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, located in Nonthaburi province, just northwest of the national capital. Royal Thai Police spokesperson Trairong Piwpan confirmed the casualty figures in a statement to The Associated Press. Thailand School Shooting: Student Kills Teacher, Injures Several Before Dying by Suicide (Video).

Emergency responders rushed to the scene following reports of active gunfire, transporting the wounded to nearby medical centers for treatment. Police quickly secured the school grounds and took the suspect into custody. Debsirin Nonthaburi School is a well-known secondary institution in the region. Friday’s shooting prompted immediate lockdown protocols and the evacuation of hundreds of students from the premises as panicked families gathered outside seeking information.

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Authorities have not yet officially released the identity of the shooter or a possible motive. Forensic investigators and law enforcement officers remain on campus conducting interviews and collecting evidence to establish the sequence of events.

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