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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Student kills seven in shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and family home

A 14-year-old student killed five school staff members and his two grandparents in a shooting incident in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The student died by suicide at the school, and classes have been suspended through August 14.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in seven deaths and 23 injuries, leading to a temporary closure of a state school serving approximately 3,000 students.

Key Facts

  • At least 7 people were killed: 5 school staff members and 2 grandparents.
  • 23 people were wounded, with 10 in critical condition.
  • The shooter was a 14-year-old student who died by suicide.
  • The shooting occurred around 10 a.m. on a Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
  • The shooter killed his grandparents at their home before arriving at school.
  • The firearm used was legally registered to the shooter's grandfather.
  • The shooter fired more than 20 shots and had 30 rounds remaining when found.
  • Classes at the school are suspended from August 10 to August 14.
  • School staff have been instructed to work from home during the suspension period.
  • The school has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students aged 12 to 18.

Who's Mentioned

locationDebsirin Nonthaburi School“The site of the school shooting.”organizationGunPolicy.org“Organization that provided gun ownership data.”organizationSmall Arms Survey“Organization that provided gun ownership data.”personAnutin Charnvirakul“Prime Minister who confirmed the shooter's age and suicide.”organizationBangyai Hospital“Hospital treating the 23 wounded individuals.”personPolapee Suwunchwee“Deputy Interior Minister who provided details on the scene.”