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Tragedy Strikes Thailand: Six Dead, Including Children, in School Shooting

A 14-year-old student is identified as the suspect in a school shooting that left six people dead and 15 injured in Thailand.

By World Brief · 2026-08-07
Tragedy Strikes Thailand: Six Dead, Including Children, in School Shooting

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A school shooting in Thailand on Friday, August 7, 2026, has resulted in the death of a teacher and the wounding of several students. The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, located in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok.

Authorities confirmed that the suspected shooter, identified as a 14-year-old student, is also deceased after reportedly taking his own life. Initial reports indicated at least two people were injured, but later updates clarified that one teacher was killed and at least three students sustained injuries. Emergency services were active at the scene, with ambulances transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals.

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