Thai teen gunman dead after school shooting kills six and injures dozens
A 14-year-old suspect died by suicide after a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok left six dead and more than 20 injured, prompting government pledges for tighter security and mental-health support.
Thai authorities said the 14-year-old gunman who opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok died after turning the weapon on himself, confirming the suspect’s suicide. The attack killed six people – three teachers and three students – and wounded over 20 others, including children as young as 12, according to police.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters the shooter had taken his own life and expressed sorrow over the incident. Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat announced a new mental-health action plan for schools, while the Ministry of Education pledged tighter security measures, a nationwide meeting of education officials, and financial assistance of 20,000 baht for each fatality and 5,000 baht for each injured person.
UNICEF called for improved mental-health services for children and for schools to be free of all forms of violence. The ministry also urged parents to monitor their children’s emotional state and to ensure they return home safely.
Police said the suspect had allegedly killed his grandparents at home before using his grandfather’s handgun to carry out the shooting. The school was temporarily closed pending a review of security procedures.