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Eight killed in shooting at Nonthaburi school in Thailand

Police evacuated students and teachers from Debsirin Nonthaburi School after the July 31 attack; the investigation remains open.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 11, 2026, 2:09 a.m. ET
people were killed and injured in a shooting at in the of , on July 31, 2026, according to reporting by UPI. The school is a public secondary school serving grades 7 through 12, and the attack took place during a school day. UPI reported the death toll of after the school announced the death of a student; the injured figure was confirmed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Officials said the shooter opened fire at the school at about 10 a.m. local time, after his grandparents were killed at their home. . The Royal Thai Police, Nonthaburi provincial police and the Ministry of Education are involved in the response. On Saturday, announced on its Facebook page the death of Year 7 student Naphаt Chaima. Officials have not released the identities of the other people killed. The Royal Thai Police said in a statement: "Police are conducting a thorough investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available." The cause has not been determined. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said of the attacker, "His actions also suggested that he had clearly planned (the shooting)," and added: "This is really bad, it shouldn't have happened. I don't just feel sorry for the victims but I feel sorry that this happened. How can this happen in our country." Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong said: "I want to assure everyone that the Ministry of Education will do everything in its power to ensure safety, bring the situation under control and provide the best possible assistance to all those affected." UPI reported that the suspect is dead of a injury. The situation remains developing and figures may be revised. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: call or text 988.

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