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At least six killed in shooting at Thai high school

Local officials say the suspected shooter, aged 14, killed himself; he also killed his grandparents earlier that morning.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 7, 2026, 3:45 p.m. ETWritten Aug 15, 2026, 6:17 p.m. ET
At least people were killed and more than others injured in a mass shooting at a high school in on Friday, 7 August 2026. The incident is no longer active. The suspected shooter was 14 years old. Earlier that morning, he also killed his grandparents in their home. The suspect is dead; local officials described him as having killed himself. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, speaking about weapons legislation, said: "When I became prime minister, one of my to-do things was to issue a new law regarding weapons, and it is still in the process."

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