Alleged Thai school gunman a quiet teen loved by his grandparents
A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his grandparents and several school staff members in a shooting rampage in Thailand. Family and community members described the teen as a quiet, reserved individual, leaving many shocked by the violent incident.
Why it matters
The tragedy raises concerns about youth mental health, access to firearms, and the impact of domestic violence on school safety.
BANGKOK: The 14-year-old boy who allegedly killed seven people in a shooting rampage on Aug 7 was said to have been a quiet, reserved boy raised by loving grandparents.
The teen allegedly took a registered gun belonging to his grandfather to carry out the shootings. Police said he killed his grandparents at home before heading to school, where he killed two teachers and three other school staff members before turning the gun on himself. At least 23 others were also injured.
He died while he was being taken to hospital.
Samang Chaisorn, his aunt, said her nephew kept to himself and did not have many friends.
“He wasn’t particularly cheerful; he was just very quiet,” she told The Straits Times.
She said that when she heard there had been a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, she called the teen’s grandfather to pick him up but could not reach him.
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