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Police praise off-duty officer who responded in shorts to Nonthaburi school shooting

Thai police said an off-duty special operations officer arrived at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, 7 August 2026; the situation remains developing and no casualty figures have been released.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 11, 2026, 1:23 a.m. ET
Thai police have praised an off-duty special operations officer who responded to a shooting at in , , on Friday, 7 August 2026, according to the Bangkok Post. This is a developing story and much of what happened has not been established. A police photo caption identified the officer as Pol Sgt Maj Setthawut Sangmueang, who arrived at the school in shorts while off duty. "That reflects an uncompromising commitment to public safety and around-the-clock readiness to perform his duty," police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Trirong Phiwpan said. "Although his outfit was not ready, his skills and spirit always are ready." The Bangkok Post reported that the responding agencies included Sala Daeng police station in Bangkok and Metropolitan Police Division 7. Officials have not released the number of people killed or injured, and have not released any identities of those affected. Police have not said what led to the shooting, and no cause or motive has been established on the record. NewsForge is reporting only what officials have stated.

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