Thai police report fatalities in school shooting, number unconfirmed
Thai police have confirmed a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, resulting in fatalities, though the exact number remains unconfirmed. The perpetrator has been identified as a student.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the rare but tragic occurrence of school violence in Thailand, prompting concerns over campus safety.
There were fatalities at a school shooting in Thailand north of the capital Bangkok, a Thai police official said on Friday (August 7, 2026).
Pasakorn Chaitawiwong, the head of the Plai Bang subdistrict police in Nonthaburi province, said the number of deaths was not yet known.
The police identified the perpetrator as a student.
The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province. There were no further details provided.
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