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Six killed, 15 injured in shooting at school in Nonthaburi province, Thailand

Police were called to Debsirin Nonthaburi School, north of Bangkok, on Friday, 7 August 2026, after reports of shots fired; officials say the suspect is dead.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 7, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET
people were killed and injured at in the Bang Kruai district of , according to officers speaking to reporters at the scene, as reported by the Birmingham Mail and the Bangkok Post. Police were called to the school, north of Bangkok, on Friday, 7 August 2026, following reports of an alleged gunman. The Bangkok Post described the site as a well-known secondary school and said it was a school day. According to reporting by the Bangkok Post and the Birmingham Mail, the incident was reported at around 10am, when volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation received reports of shots fired inside the school. Police urged members of the public to stay away from the area. In a post on Facebook, the police said: "Anyone trapped inside a building, hide, close everything tightly, and wait for rescue personnel to arrive." Thai police are responding. Both outlets reported that the suspect is dead; the Bangkok Post reported the death was . Officials have not released the identities of those killed or injured, and no further details about them have been made public. Casualty figures reported early in an incident are frequently revised. Police have not said what led to the shooting. 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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  1. Version 37 Aug 2026, 14:54current

    Added headline and standfirst; no new facts in the updated fact set, casualty figures and attributions unchanged.

  2. Version 27 Aug 2026, 08:37

    Added Bangkok Post reporting: approximate 10am timing, initial reports to Poh Teck Tung Foundation volunteers, school-day setting, and that the suspect's death was self-inflicted, with crisis resources appended.

  3. Version 17 Aug 2026, 08:16

    First published.

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