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Seven killed in shooting at school in Nonthaburi, Thailand

Thai health ministry hospital figures cited by the Falmouth Packet put the toll at seven dead and 16 injured, most of the injured aged between 12 and 14; the situation is still developing.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 9, 2026, 1:03 a.m. ET
Students and staff were at in , when a shooting took place at around 10am local time (4am BST) on Friday, according to the Falmouth Packet. Most of those injured were between 12 and 14 years old. people were killed and injured, according to Thai health ministry hospital figures reported by the Falmouth Packet as of . Officials have not released the identities of those killed. Early on afternoon, all eight bodies were collected from the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Bangkok, the Falmouth Packet reported. The Falmouth Packet reported that a 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at the school, and that officials said the boy appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier that morning. The suspect is dead, having taken his own life, according to the same report. Police have not said anything further about the circumstances, and no motive has been established. . The Thai health ministry and the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Bangkok are among the agencies involved. This is a developing story 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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