A school shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi school on the outskirts of Bangkok has left six people dead. Local police confirmed the tragedy occurred earlier today and reported that the suspected shooter, identified as a 14-year-old ninth-grade student, is also dead.
Students inside the building described hearing gunfire while in their classrooms, initially mistaking the sounds for firecrackers. The scene was marked by immediate evacuation efforts as emergency services arrived at the sports grounds to treat at least 15 injured individuals, two of whom remain in critical condition. Authorities ordered nearby schools to close and urged anyone still on the campus to remain hidden until rescue personnel secured the area.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his condolences following the incident. He addressed the national concern regarding firearm possession in a country that maintains strict gun laws yet faces significant challenges with civilian weapon ownership. This event marks another point of tension for the nation, following several other violent incidents at public locations in recent years.
Debsirin School is a prominent institution with a long history in Thailand, counting diplomats and former prime ministers among its alumni. The Nonthaburi branch is now the site of an active investigation as officials piece together how such a violent act occurred within a school environment. Information remains limited as investigators continue to process the scene and support the families affected by the loss of life.