Student shoots at Nonthaburi school, multiple injured

A student opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok, on Friday, August 7, 2026, leaving multiple people injured and causing a major emergency response. Authorities confirmed the suspected shooter is a student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, though a motive has not been disclosed.

The incident prompted a swift police and ambulance deployment to the campus, where officers secured the grounds. Initial casualty reports varied, with officials stressing that numbers remained unconfirmed as the situation developed. Early information from police indicated at least two people were injured, while other preliminary reports suggested the number of injured could be between four and five, or potentially higher. Authorities have not released details on the identities of the victims or the severity of their injuries.

Lieutenant Colonel Pasakorn Chaitawiwong, head of the Plai Bang subdistrict police department, stated that the number of fatalities, if any, was still unknown as officials worked to verify the situation on the ground. Images from the scene showed students leaving the school building as emergency responders arrived, with one...