Thai School Shooting Leaves Six Dead, 15 Injured

What the report says

Police in Thailand said a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, a secondary school on the north-western outskirts of Bangkok, left at least six people dead and 15 others injured, including two in critical condition. The suspected gunman was identified by authorities as Dechrapee Kongdee, a ninth-grade student aged 14, and police said he was later found dead after the incident. The reported attack took place in Nonthaburi, north-west of Bangkok, and prompted emergency responders to be sent to the school while police secured the area and advised the public to stay away.

According to a witness cited by Reuters, the teenager moved from room to room before shooting a teacher, while students and staff fled as gunfire spread through the compound. Another student said the shots were initially mistaken for firecrackers or banging noises. The report did not provide a full account of how the shooting ended, and police did not immediately release additional details about a possible motive.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences and raised questions about how such a shooting could happen despite Thailand’s firearms restrictions. More broadly, Thailand has relatively strict gun laws, though it also has substantial civilian gun ownership and has seen several deadly shootings in recent years. The article adds that Debsirin is a prominent school network with a long history in Thailand, which may help explain the attention the case has drawn.