A shooting was reported inside a school in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi, on the morning of 7 August 2026, leaving an initial reported multiple people injured.

Local police, rescue workers and emergency medical teams were sent to the school after the incident caused alarm among teachers, pupils and other staff.

Authorities moved to take control of the situation, provide urgent assistance to those inside and evacuate students, teachers and personnel from areas considered at risk.

Police search the school and secure the area

Officials cordoned off the surrounding area for safety while examining the scene and searching for the person responsible, according to the initial report.

Relevant agencies were also called in to support the operation. At the time of reporting, officers were collecting evidence and checking the facts surrounding the shooting.

The cause of the incident and the suspected motive had not been established. No further information on the condition of those injured, the identity of the alleged gunman or whether an arrest had been made has been released yet.

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Two teachers reported dead in Nonthaburi school shooting

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

Two teachers were reported killed and between 15 and 20 people injured after a shooting at Debsirin School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi, on the morning of 7 August 2026.

Police, rescue workers and emergency medical teams were sent to the school after gunfire caused panic among students, teachers and other staff. Authorities moved to secure the site and evacuate people from areas considered at risk.

Injuries include three in critical condition

Early reports said the number of injured had risen to between 15 and 20. Three people were said to be in a serious condition after being shot in the chest.

Officials cordoned off the surrounding area while examining the scene and searching for the suspected gunman. Agencies were also brought in to support the emergency operation.

Initial police inquiries indicated that the alleged attacker was a youth, although officers were still checking the information.

The situation was still developing at the time of the report, and authorities had not released further details on the identities of the victims, the suspected attacker or a possible motive.

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UPDATE

Student gunman reported dead after Nonthaburi shooting

Picture of suspected gunman

A student suspected of carrying out the shooting at a Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai is dead, according to latest reports.

The shooting left two teachers dead and injured at oeast 15 people, some of them seriously. Police, rescue workers and emergency medical teams were sent to the school after panic broke out among pupils, teachers and other staff.

The suspected gunman was described by police as a student and said he was armed with a handgun and died in an exchange of gunfire. In is unclear yet if he was shoot by police or killed himself.

7 August 2026

BBC News

Thailand: Injuries reported in active school shooting

Police say the perpetrator is a student at the school in the outskirts of the capital Bangkok.

UPDATE

Seven reported dead in Nonthaburi school shooting

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

Seven people were reported dead by Khaosod, after a male pupil opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi, on 7 August 2026.

The latest casualty figures were reported by Nonthaburi's disaster prevention and mitigation office and was reported as three teachers, three pupils and the alleged gunman. Fifteen other people were injured, including one said to be in a critical condition.

7 August 2026

what's the motive?

teachers were too strict?

sad stuff.

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

Happened to be near the area today. The ambulances just keep coming. It is quite upsetting watching the continual stream. It's also traffic chaos. I'm now hearing of multiple fatalities.

12 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

what's the motive?

teachers were too strict?

What is the point of this speculation. Nobody knows anything now other than 7 are tragically dead, and many wounded including at least one critically. No reason at all for speculation at a time like this.

1 minute ago, marin said:

What is the point of this speculation. Nobody knows anything now other than 7 are tragically dead, and many wounded including at least one critically. No reason at all for speculation at a time like this.

Of course there is.

Schools need to understand why it happened to try to prevent it happening again.

Oh no! So very sad 😪

4 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Of course there is.

Schools need to understand why it happened to try to prevent it happening again.

Based on fact not speculation...

A very sad day for Thailand and especially for the families who suffered a death or injured loved one. May the injured recover from their injuries and those killed RIP.

UPDATE

Nonthaburi school shooting leaves seven dead

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

Seven people have been killed in a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Thursday, 7 August, 3 teachers, 3 pupils and the gunman, with the reported 14 year old student, believed to have carried out the attack in a classroom.

Officers reported that the student had a self-inflicted gunshot wound and died while being transported to hospital. Many other people were injured and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Authorities moved to clear the school after the situation was brought under control, while students who remained on the premises were escorted out of the area.

Families arrive as school is cleared

Parents travelled to the school to collect their children once officials began the evacuation. Relatives of some teachers were seen crying after learning of the shooting.

The National Blood Centre said it had coordinated with hospitals near the school in Nonthaburi to ensure blood supplies were available for treatment of those injured in the attack.

Prime Minister orders urgent care for injured

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at Government House at 11.10am that he had received reports of the shooting at the school in the Nonthaburi area.

He said he had ordered urgent assistance for those injured and instructed relevant officials to go to the scene.

"It is very bad, what has happened," Anutin said. He also expressed sorrow for those who died, saying he was deeply saddened and questioned how such an event could happen in Thailand.

The prime minister said the shooting was among the reasons the government would not agree to renew licences for carrying and possessing firearms.

Asked whether action would be taken against the shooter's parents in connection with the weapon, Anutin did not answer. He nodded before leaving the media interview.

Questions over firearms controls

Thailand has legal routes for firearm ownership and licensing, although weapons regulations and enforcement have repeatedly drawn scrutiny after violent incidents. Anutin's comments indicate that firearm licence renewals will remain a government concern following the Nonthaburi attack.

7 August 2026

35 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

With the one major difference being that in the USA, guns are legal, and anyone can carry them around.

Far too many people with access to too many unregistered guns in this country ☹️

42 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

There was one earlier this year in the south, and an awful one a few years ago where kindergarten kids were shot and stabbed to death. Sad times.

44 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

There are unfortunately some shootings

Nong Bua Lamphu Nursery Massacre

Date: October 6, 2022

Location: Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu Province

Hat Yai School Shooting

Date: February 11, 2026

Location: Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province

Details: A shooting incident occurred at a school in Hat Yai involving a teenage perpetrator.

Narathiwat School Bus Attack

Date: March 2, 2017

Location: Rueso District, Narathiwat Province

Details: Gunmen targeted a vehicle carrying school children and adults in southern Thailand, killing four people.

Korat Mass Shooting (February 2020): A soldier opened fire at a military base and the Terminal 21 shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 29 people.

Siam Paragon Mall Shooting (October 2023): A 14-year-old gunman opened fire inside a major shopping mall in Bangkok, killing two people.

Just saw this on the BBC.

Terrible. Very sad.

Let's hope the numbers don't increase any further as the day goes on.

7 minutes ago, hanbla said:

There are unfortunately some shootings

Nong Bua Lamphu Nursery Massacre

Date: October 6, 2022

Location: Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu Province

Hat Yai School Shooting

Date: February 11, 2026

Location: Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province

Details: A shooting incident occurred at a school in Hat Yai involving a teenage perpetrator.

Narathiwat School Bus Attack

Date: March 2, 2017

Location: Rueso District, Narathiwat Province

Details: Gunmen targeted a vehicle carrying school children and adults in southern Thailand, killing four people.

Korat Mass Shooting (February 2020): A soldier opened fire at a military base and the Terminal 21 shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 29 people.

Siam Paragon Mall Shooting (October 2023): A 14-year-old gunman opened fire inside a major shopping mall in Bangkok, killing two people.

Of course it's not near what happened in the US, but I'm thinking this will continue, as Thailand has it's share of a lot more mass shootings than many realize...................https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_Thailand

22 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

With the one major difference being that in the USA, guns are legal, and anyone can carry them around.

Guns are legal here, along with many that aren't, just like the US, with people here shooting each other over petty things a lot. Carrying them around legally is strictly limited.

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What an absolute tragedy- deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased

I hope those that are in hospital all survive

In time I hope we can all learn the truth rather than speculate

RIP

25 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

With the one major difference being that in the USA, guns are legal, and anyone can carry them around.

oh fredwiggy beat me to it
Guns are legal, and just like the US, NOT everyone can get them legally
but it is not difficult to buy one
the applicant simply needs a million baht* in cash or assets
then there is a 3 month wait
(obvs they have an "express" option)

*There is no set amount, but basically you need to have something worth protecting
the more you show the better, under a million is unlikely, as my wife was told.

17 minutes ago, hanbla said:

There are unfortunately some shootings

Nong Bua Lamphu Nursery Massacre

Date: October 6, 2022

Location: Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu Province

Hat Yai School Shooting

Date: February 11, 2026

Location: Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province

Details: A shooting incident occurred at a school in Hat Yai involving a teenage perpetrator.

Narathiwat School Bus Attack

Date: March 2, 2017

Location: Rueso District, Narathiwat Province

Details: Gunmen targeted a vehicle carrying school children and adults in southern Thailand, killing four people.

Korat Mass Shooting (February 2020): A soldier opened fire at a military base and the Terminal 21 shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 29 people.

Siam Paragon Mall Shooting (October 2023): A 14-year-old gunman opened fire inside a major shopping mall in Bangkok, killing two people.

Was in terminal 21 that day in korat , left 20 minutes before he turned up.

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

The youth of US have been living under a dark shadow for a long time now. I really hope this disease isn't making its way over here.

"The prime minister said the shooting was among the reasons the government would not agree to renew licences for carrying and possessing firearms. Asked whether action would be taken against the shooter's parents in connection with the weapon, Anutin did not answer. He nodded before leaving the media interview."

Cannot have 14 year-olds access to firearms. Parents have to take resposibility. Decision to renew licenses for carrying and possessing firearms is no longer an option. The answer is "no" and i agree with prime minister on this one.

6 minutes ago, jonworldtexan said:

The youth of US have been living under a dark shadow for a long time now. I really hope this disease isn't making its way over here.

It's been here for a very long time.

UPDATE

Two grandparents found shot after Nonthaburi school attack

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

In 20 years Ive never heard of this- USA mirroring - so sad.

June 2003 — Pak Phanang school shooting, Nakhon Si Thammarat: 17-year-old Anatcha Boonkwan fatally shot two classmates and injured four others with a 9mm pistol, apparently over a personal dispute. 

October 2022 — Uthai Sawan day-care shooting, Nong Bua Lamphu: A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers before fleeing and killing more people, with at least 36 people slain — the deadliest rampage in the nation’s history.  The gunman, Panya Kamrap, 34, killed his wife and child before taking his own life; this ranks as the worst mass shooting by a sole perpetrator in Thai history.

February 11, 2026 — Patongprathankiriwat School, Hat Yai, Songkhla: An 18-year-old allegedly opened fire and briefly took students and teachers hostage, using a handgun stolen from police.  The school’s director/teacher, Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, died from her injuries; the suspect had a history of substance abuse and had been discharged from a psychiatric hospital in December.

August 7, 2026 (today) — Debsirin Nonthaburi School, Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi: A student opened fire, killing at least six people — three students and three teachers — with more than a dozen others wounded, in one of Thailand’s deadliest school shootings in recent years.

4 minutes ago, jonworldtexan said:

The youth of US have been living under a dark shadow for a long time now. I really hope this disease isn't making its way over here.

In some respects, although school shootings aren't nearly as frequent here, the potential for more of this is indeed possible in Thailand. Usually it involves 19 or 20ish year old guys at technical colleges fighting with students from other tech colleges and guns are often involved. But (as I mentioned in another thread) a very senior cop was interviewed about how fast an argument or conflict can turn deadly here. He said in the West a random conflict or insult can lead to a punch up, but rarely death. Here an insult, loss of face, etc., can go from initial physical altercation to murder/manslaughter in the blink of an eye - often with guns. They fight to kill, not just to win. Eventually we will learn of the motive in this case. Let's hope the injured can recover quickly, and no one else dies.