Seven killed after Thai teen shooter opens fire at home and school
A 14-year-old student killed seven people, including his grandparents and five teachers, in a shooting at his home and school near Bangkok, Thailand. The attacker, who was reportedly stressed about his studies, took his own life after the rampage.
Why it matters
The tragedy has prompted urgent calls for stricter gun control measures in Thailand following the second school shooting in the country this year.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Police have been combing over the school for evidence
At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school on the northern outskirts of Thailand's capital Bangkok.
The gunman - a school student - killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters. The attacker still had "more than 30 bullets left" when he turned the gun on himself, the PM added.
Nine of the injured people remain in a critical condition, authorities added.
The shooting - the second at a school in Thailand this year - has renewed pressure on the government for greater action on gun control.
Police were deployed to the scene during the active shooting, which began just after 10:00 local time (03:00 GMT).
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