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NewsWPLG Local 10August 8, 2026Miami-Dade

School shooting in Nonthaburi, Thailand, results in eight deaths

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and his family home, resulting in at least eight deaths and leaving 14 others hospitalized. The school has suspended all classes through August 14 following the incident.

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Why It Matters

The incident has prompted a temporary closure of a 3,000-student school and raised public concern regarding gun violence and firearm accessibility in Thailand.

Key Facts

  • The death toll from the shooting is at least eight people.
  • 14 people remain hospitalized, with seven in critical condition.
  • The shooter was a 14-year-old student who reportedly died by suicide.
  • The victims include five school staff members, the shooter's two grandparents, and a 12-year-old student.
  • The school has suspended all classes from August 10 to August 14.
  • School staff have been instructed to work from home during the suspension period.
  • The firearm used was a small, compact gun legally registered to the shooter's grandfather.
  • Thailand has a gun ownership rate of approximately 15.1 guns per 100 people.
  • Thailand reported 3.49 deaths by firearms per 100,000 people in 2023.

Who's Mentioned

locationDebsirin Nonthaburi School“The site of the shooting incident.”organizationBangkok’s Institute of Forensic Medicine“Facility where victims' bodies were processed.”organizationGunPolicy.org“Source of gun ownership data.”organizationWorld Population Review“Source of firearm death statistics.”organizationSmall Arms Survey“Source of gun ownership data.”personWiroon Supasingsiripreecha“Head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine.”organizationThailand Health Ministry“Provided casualty statistics and medical updates.”