Thailand school shooting: 14-year-old attacker kills nine, including himself

A 14-year-old student killed his grandparents before carrying out a mass shooting at the Debsirin school in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, resulting in nine deaths and seven injuries. The attacker used a pistol registered to his deceased grandfather. The victims, including five teachers and staff, died from direct gunshot wounds to vital organs, according to police.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the attack was meticulously planned. Investigations suggest the student suffered academic stress, possibly due to pressure from his grandparents. Videos of attacks on U.S. schools were found on his personal computer. This marks the second school shooting in Thailand this year, following a February incident in Hat Yai, and is the most violent event since the 2022 Uthai Sawan massacre, where an ex-policeman killed 34 people at a daycare center.

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All the victims died from direct gunshot wounds to vital organs.

The tragedy has reignited public debate on firearm ownership in Thailand. The country has a high rate of gun ownership, with 15.14 firearms per 100 civilians, and easy access for military and police personnel, according to the Small Arms Survey. The school where the attack occurred has announced the death of a 12-year-old student who had been hospitalized with gunshot wounds, offering condolences to her family.

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The attack was planned with extreme care beforehand.