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Seven killed in shooting at school in Nonthaburi, Thailand

Families collected bodies on Saturday after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School during a school day on Friday; the situation remains developing.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 8, 2026, 11:42 p.m. ET
people were killed and injured in a shooting at in , according to reporting by the South Wales Guardian, which cited hospital figures from the health ministry as of . The outlet reported that most of those injured were between 12 and 14 years old. The shooting took place during a school day, at around 10am local time (4am BST) on Friday. Early on afternoon, all eight bodies — five school staff members, the alleged shooter and his grandparents — were collected from Bangkok's Institute of Forensic Medicine, the South Wales Guardian reported. Officials have not released the identities of those killed. Casualty figures in the early stages of an incident are frequently revised. The outlet reported that the gunman was a 14-year-old schoolboy who . Police have not stated a motive, and no cause or explanation for the attack has been established. The school 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 story. 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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