- Shooting began just after 10:00 local time (03:00 GMT) at the Debsirin School in Nonthaburi.
- The 14-year-old gunman killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
- At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured; nine of the injured remain in critical condition.
- The shooting is the second at a school in Thailand this year, renewing pressure on the government for gun control.
- The attacker still had "more than 30 bullets left" when he turned the gun on himself.
- National police chief Kittiratt Phanphet said forensic officers found the gunman's shots were "quite accurate", with several hitting vital spots.
- The prime minister said the attack was "well prepared" with "clear steps and clear goals", suggesting the boy may have been stressed about his studies.
- Thailand has strict gun laws, but enforcement has been an issue; the weapon used was owned by the shooter's grandfather, with no suggestion it was illegally obtained.
- The country has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in South East Asia, with about 40% of guns estimated to be illegal.
At least seven people were killed and 23 injured when a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The shooter, a student at Debsirin School, killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life.1234
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the attack as "well prepared" with "clear steps and clear goals." The gunman had "more than 30 bullets left" when he turned the gun on himself, indicating a premeditated act.689
Nine of the injured remain in critical condition, raising concerns about the shooting's aftermath. This incident marks the second school shooting in Thailand this year, intensifying calls for stricter gun control measures.5
Despite having strict gun laws, enforcement remains problematic, with Thailand having one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia.1011
The prime minister noted that the boy may have been stressed about his studies, but police have not disclosed a motive. The weapon used was owned by the shooter's grandfather, and authorities have not suggested it was illegally obtained.
The shooting has reignited discussions on the effectiveness of Thailand's gun laws, which punish illegal possession with up to 10 years in jail, yet it is estimated that about 40% of civilian guns are illegal.
“The attacker still had "more than 30 bullets left" when he turned the gun on himself, and nine of the injured remain in critical condition. The shooting, the second at a school in Thailand this year, has renewed pressure on the government for greater action on gun control.”
BBC
