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Seven killed in shooting at school and home in Nonthaburi, Thailand

Officials said 16 people were taken to hospital after a shooting on Friday morning at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and at a family home outside Bangkok; the investigation is developing.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 8, 2026, 11:54 p.m. ET
people were killed and were taken to hospital after a shooting at in , and at a home nearby, the Evesham Journal reported. The health ministry said people were in hospital, of them in a critical condition, according to the outlet. The figures were given as of and remain subject to revision. The Evesham Journal reported that a 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at the school at around 10am local time (4am BST) on Friday, while students and school staff were there during the morning. Officials said the boy also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier that morning. Officials said he took his own life. Police have not stated a motive, and the circumstances have not 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. All eight bodies were collected from Bangkok's Institute of Forensic Medicine early on afternoon, according to the Evesham Journal. Officials have not released the identities of those killed. This is a developing story and details may change as authorities provide further information. 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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