At least two people, including a teacher, were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting at a school in Thailand on Friday. The suspected gunman, identified as a ninth grade student, also died following the attack, though officials have not yet confirmed whether he was killed by police or died by suicide. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
What Happened In The Thailand School Shooting?
The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. According to local authorities, the student allegedly opened fire inside the school, killing two people, including a teacher, and injuring at least 10 others before dying. Emergency workers responded to the scene, while images shared by rescue personnel showed injured victims being taken to ambulances and students evacuating the campus.
Nonthaburi provincial police chief Dechrapee Kongdee said the suspected shooter was a ninth grade student, who would typically be around 14 years old in Thailand. Officials have not disclosed the student’s identity. They also have not confirmed whether the suspect was shot by responding police officers or died by suicide, with differing reports emerging after the incident.
Police said two people, including a teacher, were killed in the shooting. At least 10 others were injured, though local broadcaster Thai PBS earlier reported that the number of injured could be between 10 and 15. Authorities are continuing to verify the casualty figures as investigations continue. According to district authorities, Debsirin Nonthaburi School had around 3,100 students and 147 teachers during the 2025 academic year. The school is one of the better known educational institutions in Nonthaburi province, located just outside the Thai capital, Bangkok.
Has The Motive Behind The Shooting Been Revealed?
No. Thai authorities have not released any information about the motive behind the attack or the events that led to the shooting. Police are continuing their investigation and have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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