Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say

Authorities revealed that the 14-year-old boy responsible for a fatal school shooting near Bangkok had a history of interest in firearms and exposure to violent online material. Police stated the teen had an air gun confiscated by a teacher in 2025 and had been consuming violent content on social media for one to two years.

The rampage on August 7 saw the boy allegedly kill his grandparents at home before proceeding to his school. There, he is accused of killing six more people before turning the weapon on himself. Investigators found a firearm, spent casings, a knife, and a personal computer at the crime scenes. The computer's examination confirmed the boy's engagement with violent social media content.

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According to witness interviews, the perpetrator had begun showing interest in studying the use of firearms for some time, about one to two years.

Further details emerged that a teacher had confiscated a BB gun from the boy when he brought it to school in 2025. The boy had been living with his grandparents for 12 years following his parents' separation. In response to the tragedy, Thailand's Ministry of Education announced plans to develop enhanced safety protocols within three months. These measures will include mental health screenings, systems to refer at-risk individuals to specialists, emergency drills, anti-bullying initiatives, and improved detection methods for prohibited items entering schools.

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After examining the PC, it was found that the child had watched social media content involving violence.