NewsWPLG Local 10August 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, before taking his own life. The school has suspended all classes from August 10 to August 14 following the event.
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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 reported in critical condition.
- The shooter was a 14-year-old student who died by suicide at the school.
- The shooting occurred around 10 a.m. on a Friday.
- The shooter used a small, compact firearm legally registered to his grandfather.
- The student fired more than 20 shots at the school and had 30 rounds remaining after his death.
- Debsirin Nonthaburi School has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students aged 12 to 18.
- All classes at the school are suspended from August 10 to August 14.
- School staff are instructed to work from home during the suspension period.
- Thailand has a civilian gun ownership rate of approximately 15.1 guns per 100 people.
Who's Mentioned
locationDebsirin Nonthaburi School“The site of the school shooting.”personTrairong Piwpan“Police spokesperson providing details on the shooting sequence.”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 at the scene.”personWattana Yeejeen“Regional police Commander investigating the grandparents' deaths.”