Seven Killed in Thrilling School and Home Shooting Near Bangkok

Sun Sep 06 2026 02:25:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 14‑year‑old teen opened fire at his home and a Debsirin school branch, killing seven and injuring over 30 in the outskirts of Bangkok.

At least seven people died when a 14‑year‑old boy fired a handgun at his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life. The shootings took place at a Debsirin School branch in Nonthaburi province, a prestigious institution outside Bangkok. More than 30 others were wounded, with nine in critical condition. Thai authorities say the gun was the shooter’s grandfather’s former teacher‑owned handgun, and the Prime Minister condemned the tragedy while stressing strict gun control laws. The incident raises concerns about illegal gun possession in Thailand.

Seven Killed in Thrilling School and Home Shooting Near Bangkok

A 14‑year‑old boy opened fire at his grandparents and five teachers in a Debsirin School branch in Nonthaburi province and later ended his life, killing seven people and injuring more than 30. Authorities say the shooter held a 9mm handgun that originally belonged to his grandfather, who had been a teacher.

Police quickly deployed to the scene, and forensic officers found the shots were accurate, often hitting vital areas. The Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, called the event "well prepared" with "clear steps and clear goals" and lamented that such violence should not occur in Thailand.

Nine of the injured remain in critical condition, and the school’s emergency image shows students and staff fleeing the building while some wait outside in distress.

The Debsirin School, founded in 1885, is one of Thailand’s most prestigious secondary schools, with branches nationwide and alumni that include several prime ministers. The shootings disrupted lessons, prompting neighboring schools to suspend classes for early dismissal.

An online call for blood donations was posted by the school, while authorities urged people to stay away from the area and requested those trapped in the building to hide and wait for rescue teams.

Despite strict gun laws that impose up to ten years in prison for illegal possession, enforcement is a challenge. Thailand has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia, with estimates that about 40% of guns are illegal.

Students and school staff flee the shooting site — Students and school staff who fled the shooting were distraught as they waited outside.

The Thai government expressed full condolences. Prime Minister Charnvirakul highlighted that this tragedy underscores the need for stringent gun control, warning against civilian possession of firearms.

The incident raises critical questions about gun regulation enforcement and the unusually high rate of illegal arms in the country, prompting a nationwide reflection on safety and security measures.