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A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, on Friday, killing six people and injuring 15 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, on Friday, killing six people and injuring 15 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Before the school attack, the shooter fatally shot his grandparents at their home in Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk. His grandfather was found shot dead in the kitchen and his grandmother in a bedroom.

Before the school attack, the shooter fatally shot his grandparents at their home in Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk. His grandfather was found shot dead in the kitchen and his grandmother in a bedroom.

The 9mm handgun used in the attack belonged to the shooter's grandfather, who had been a teacher. The suspect, a Grade 9 student, had barricaded himself on the third floor of the school's pink building.

The 9mm handgun used in the attack belonged to the shooter's grandfather, who had been a teacher. The suspect, a Grade 9 student, had barricaded himself on the third floor of the school's pink building.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences and said the incident had prompted his government to ban renewal of licenses to carry handguns by unauthorized people and restrict firearms possession.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences and said the incident had prompted his government to ban renewal of licenses to carry handguns by unauthorized people and restrict firearms possession.

The Debsirin Nonthaburi School, part of a network of secondary schools founded by the Thai royal family, has counted prime ministers, scholars and writers among its alumni.

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The Debsirin Nonthaburi School, part of a network of secondary schools founded by the Thai royal family, has counted prime ministers, scholars and writers among its alumni.

Thailand has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 10 million firearms in circulation. In February, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/thai-school-director-dies-after-heroic-hostage-exchange">a school principal was killed</a> in a separate school shooting in southern Thailand.

Thailand has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 10 million firearms in circulation. In February, a school principal was killed in a separate school shooting in southern Thailand.

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A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, on Aug. 7, killing six people and injuring 15 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, on Aug. 7, killing six people and injuring 15 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Before the school attack, the suspected gunman fatally shot his grandparents at their home in Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk. His grandfather was found shot dead in the kitchen and his grandmother in a bedroom.

Before the school attack, the suspected gunman fatally shot his grandparents at their home in Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk. His grandfather was found shot dead in the kitchen and his grandmother in a bedroom.

Thailand has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 10 million firearms in circulation. In February, a school principal was killed in a separate school shooting in southern Thailand.

Thailand is taking the Bangkok school shooting seriously, cracking down on gun licenses and suspending public carry permits nationwide. Schools are tightening security and mental health support is being rushed to those affected. These are exactly the kinds of decisive policy moves that show a government serious about stopping gun violence before it spirals further.

Thailand is taking the Bangkok school shooting seriously, cracking down on gun licenses and suspending public carry permits nationwide. Schools are tightening security and mental health support is being rushed to those affected. These are exactly the kinds of decisive policy moves that show a government serious about stopping gun violence before it spirals further.

No amount of new regulations fixes a country already flooded with illegal guns — Thailand has had shootings every month, and tougher licensing only affects people already following the rules. The Bangkok shooting isn't a freak accident but a symptom of deep social pressure and resentment bubbling under the surface. Paperwork crackdowns won't touch the real problem.

No amount of new regulations fixes a country already flooded with illegal guns — Thailand has had shootings every month, and tougher licensing only affects people already following the rules. The Bangkok shooting isn't a freak accident but a symptom of deep social pressure and resentment bubbling under the surface. Paperwork crackdowns won't touch the real problem.

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Thailand takes mass shootings seriously, which is why the government has cracked down on gun licenses and suspended public carry permits nationwide. After the Bangkok school shooting, schools are tightening security and mental health support is being rushed to those affected. These decisive policies show a government serious about stopping gun violence before it spirals further.

Thailand takes mass shootings seriously, which is why the government has cracked down on gun licenses and suspended public carry permits nationwide. After the Bangkok school shooting, schools are tightening security and mental health support is being rushed to those affected. These decisive policies show a government serious about stopping gun violence before it spirals further.

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