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Seven killed in shooting at school in Nonthaburi, Thailand

The Andover Advertiser reported seven people killed and 16 injured after a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday morning; the situation is still developing.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 9, 2026, 12:54 a.m. ET
people were killed and injured in a shooting at , a high school in province outside Bangkok, according to reporting by the Andover Advertiser. The figures were current as of , and the outlet attributed the count of those in hospital to the health ministry. Most of those injured were aged between 12 and 14. It was a school day, with students present. The shooting happened at around 10am local time (4am BST) on Friday, according to the Andover Advertiser, which reported that a 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at the school before taking his own life. Officials said the 14-year-old appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier that morning. By early on afternoon, all eight bodies — five school staff members, the alleged shooter and his grandparents — had been collected from Bangkok's Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Andover Advertiser reported. Officials have not released the identities of those killed. said all classes would be suspended between August 10 and 14, and that school staff were instructed to work from home during that time. This is a developing situation and the reported 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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