Thailand mourns after teen school attack leaves seven dead, dozens injured

Thailand is mourning after a 14-year-old student allegedly carried out a deadly attack at a school in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 20 others injured.

The incident occurred on Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where the teenager allegedly opened fire, killing five members of the school staff. His grandparents had also been killed earlier at their home, according to authorities.

The teenager later died after sustaining a fatal injury during the incident.

Police said the firearm involved in the attack was legally registered to the teenager’s grandfather. Investigators also recovered additional ammunition from the scene, raising concerns about the potential scale of the attack.

The shooting sent students and teachers into panic as people sought safety inside classrooms and other parts of the school. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to evacuate victims and provide medical assistance, while security personnel secured the campus.

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More than 20 people were reportedly injured, with several among them said to be in critical condition.

Authorities said preliminary inquiries indicated that the teenager had been experiencing academic pressure, while reports also pointed to previous mental-health concerns. However, officials stressed that investigations were still ongoing and that no definitive motive had been established.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences to the victims’ families and pledged renewed efforts to strengthen firearm regulations and prevent weapons from reaching vulnerable individuals.

The government has also announced psychological support for students, school employees, victims’ families and others affected by the tragedy.

The incident has renewed concerns over gun violence in Thailand, where civilian firearm ownership remains relatively high compared with many other Asian countries. It has also intensified calls for stronger safeguards around schools and greater attention to the mental wellbeing of young people.

The attack is among the deadliest school shootings reported in Thailand in recent years and has prompted fresh debate over firearm access, school security and measures to protect students and education workers.