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Thai Police Say Gunman Died at Scene of School Attack Outside Bangkok

Police say the gunman shot himself after an attack at a school outside Bangkok; officials have not released the identities of those affected.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 8, 2026, 9:33 p.m. ET
say a gunman shot himself , and that he is dead, according to reporting by the Brisbane Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. The Brisbane Times reported police as saying the gunman shot and killed himself; The Sydney Morning Herald reported police as saying he shot himself. are the responding agency named in the reporting and are the source of casualty information in the case. The number of people killed or injured is not established in the material available here, and officials have not released the identities of any of those affected. Police have not said what time the attack took place. The circumstances of the attack have not been determined, and police have not stated a motive. This is a developing situation, and early accounts of events of this kind are frequently revised. Further details are expected from . If you or someone you know needs support, help is available from local emergency services.

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  1. Version 29 Aug 2026, 01:33current

    Added corroborating attribution from The Sydney Morning Herald and presented the two outlets' wording of the police account of the gunman's death separately.

  2. Version 19 Aug 2026, 01:28

    First published.

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