A student died after falling from the third floor of a secondary school in Nong Chok district, Bangkok, on 15 June 2026. The incident was reported at approximately 11.10am inside a school located in Krathum Rai subdistrict, where the student suffered fatal injuries from the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The death shocked teachers and fellow students who witnessed the aftermath. Following the incident, school authorities immediately imposed strict access controls and restricted entry to the area where the fall occurred.
According to reports, rescue personnel and journalists were not permitted to enter the school grounds. Officials said the restrictions were in place because the site is an educational institution and due to concerns about the emotional wellbeing of other students.
A Facebook post by the page “Ruamkatanyu Foundation Volunteers, Prachasamran and Suwinthawong Police Station Unit” stated: “Urgent - a student at a well-known secondary school in Nong Chok ended their life by jumping from the third floor and died.” The post prompted an outpouring of condolences and messages of sympathy from social media users.
At this stage, the cause and motivation behind the incident remain unclear. Investigators are examining the scene and gathering evidence as part of an ongoing inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Authorities have transferred the student’s body for examination. Relatives will later be able to collect the necessary documentation before proceeding with funeral rites.
NBT reported the case has drawn significant attention online, with many people expressing sorrow over the loss. School officials continue to manage the situation while limiting access to affected areas within the campus. Further updates may follow as investigators complete their enquiries and determine the factors that led to the incident.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now NBT 16 June 2026