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At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district near Bangkok resulted in at least six deaths and 15 injuries; the suspected gunman, identified as a student, also died in the incident.
- Among the victims were three teachers and three students, according to public broadcaster Thai PBS, with emergency responders actively treating the wounded at the scene.
- The school has around 3,100 students and 147 teachers enrolled for the 2025 academic year, highlighting the scale of the community affected by the attack.
- This incident follows previous deadly school shootings in Thailand, including a fatal attack in Hat Yai in February 2024 and a mass killing in Nong Bua Lamphu province in 2022.
- Despite strict gun laws in Thailand, including mandatory medical evaluations for gun ownership, illegal firearms remain a concern, contributing to recurring violent incidents.
