According to police, the 14-year-old first shot and killed his grandparents before entering a school on the outskirts of Bangkok, where he opened fire on teachers and staff members. Seven people, including the shooter, were killed, while 23 others were injured. Nine of the wounded remain in critical condition.
Investigators said the teenager used a handgun belonging to his grandfather and fired at least 26 rounds during the attack. He later died by suicide. Authorities believe the shooting may have been triggered by severe school-related stress.
Thailand’s prime minister expressed condolences to the victims’ families and announced plans to introduce stricter firearms legislation. The tragedy marks the country’s second school shooting this year and has once again reignited concerns over gun accessibility in Thailand, which has one of the highest rates of civilian firearm ownership in Asia.
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