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Eight Killed, 15 Injured in Shooting at School in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand

Thailand's Education Minister has asked the public and media not to circulate images or video from Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where officials say the suspect died at the scene.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 7, 2026, 9:55 a.m. ET
A shooting at in , , has left at least people dead and injured, according to local broadcaster Thai PBS, reported via AFP and carried by The Hindu in an account published by Outlook India. Casualty figures reported at this stage are frequently revised. Officials have not released the identities of those killed or injured. The suspect , according to the reporting; no further information about the suspect has been released in the material available. District authorities, police, the Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Education were among the agencies responding. Thailand's Education Minister, Prasert Chantararuangthong, said he had "ordered all agencies under the Ministry of Education to urgently coordinate their efforts...to swiftly resolve the situation, prioritise the safety of students, teachers and personnel." He also asked the public and news media not to spread material from the scene: "I request the cooperation of fellow citizens and the media: please refrain from forwarding or disseminating sensitive images, videos or 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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  1. Version 27 Aug 2026, 13:55current

    Event status moved from developing to published; casualty figures and official statements unchanged, headline and standfirst added.

  2. Version 17 Aug 2026, 10:22

    First published.

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