At least two people were killed and 15 others were injured after a student allegedly opened fire inside a secondary school in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.
Authorities said the suspected gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while emergency teams continued to assess the situation amid fears the death toll could rise.
The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, triggering panic as students and teachers rushed to safety while emergency responders and police converged on the campus.
Student Allegedly Opened Fire Inside School
According to authorities, the incident was reported at around 10 am local time, when volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation received reports of gunfire at the school.
Officials said the suspected shooter was a student. The sound of gunshots prompted students and staff to flee classrooms as emergency personnel secured the area and began rescue operations.
Images shared by emergency responders showed students evacuating the campus while ambulances and police vehicles arrived at the scene.
Two Deaths Confirmed, Investigation Underway
Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims or provide a detailed account of the circumstances leading to the attack.
However, local media reports, including The Bangkok Post and Thai Enquirer, said two fatalities have been confirmed, while at least 15 people sustained injuries.
Police also stated that the suspected shooter died after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officials have urged the public not to circulate or livestream footage from the scene as the investigation continues.
Latest School Shooting Rekindles Concerns Over Gun Violence
The incident comes just months after another school shooting in February 2026, when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Phatong Prathan Khiriwat School in Thailand’s Songkhla Province.
In that attack, a teacher was killed and a student was injured before police intervened and rescued hostages held inside the school.
Thailand Continues to Face Gun Violence Challenges
Thailand has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 10 million firearms in circulation—roughly one gun for every seven people.
Despite repeated government commitments to strengthen firearm regulations following previous mass shootings, incidents involving gun violence continue to raise concerns over public safety and access to weapons.
Police are investigating the motive behind Friday’s shooting, and authorities are expected to provide further updates as the inquiry progresses.
