Thailand school shooting: inside the tragedy
A 14-year-old student killed nine people, including teachers and his own grandparents, in a mass shooting at a school in Thailand. The tragedy has reignited national debates regarding gun control and school safety protocols.
Why it matters
As one of the deadliest school shootings in Thailand's recent history, it raises urgent questions about firearm accessibility and youth mental health in the region.
Khim, a 14-year-old student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, showing footage she recorded during evacuation.
Listen Summarise A 14-year-old student killed three teachers and two officials at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, after shooting his grandparents earlier that day, before taking his own life. Students hid in classrooms, using desks to block doors and communicating quietly to avoid detection during the 40-minute shooting. The attack, Thailand’s worst since 2022, sparked renewed debate on gun control in the country, highlighting the trauma experienced by victims and their families. AI generated
BANG KRUAI, Thailand – When a shot rang out at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok on the morning of Aug 7 , 14-year-old Khim and her classmates peered over a balcony to see if the noise had come from a construction site.
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