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Student gunman opens fire at school in Thailand, killing 7 including teacher, injuring 15
Sandy Verma | August 8, 2026 9:24 AM CST

A gunman opened fire at a school in Thailand. Seven people, including two teachers, were killed in the incident. At least 15 people were injured. Three of them were students. According to a source, the attacker committed suicide by shooting himself after entering the school. It is also being claimed that the gunman died in police firing. The injured have been rescued and admitted to a local hospital. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident.

According to local sources, the incident took place on Friday morning at a high school in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province. A 14-year-old ninth-grade student entered the school with a gun. He started shooting indiscriminately. So far, 7 people, including teachers and students, have been reported dead. It is reported that the popular school has 3,100 students. There are 147 teachers. School officials claim that the injured students were not shot. They were injured while running away in fear of the sound of gunfire.

Like America, Thailand also has a problem with firearms in the hands of the general public. There are an estimated 10 million firearms in the hands of the general public. On average, there is one firearm for every seven people in Thailand. This increases the risk of gun attacks. Last February, a student gunman attacked a school in southern Thailand, killing one person and injuring two others. The administration is considering tightening firearm laws in light of the situation.


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