The death toll from a Thailand school shooting has risen to seven, including three teachers and three students, while 15 people were injured and taken to hospital, according to local media reports.
The shooting took place at a secondary school in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok. Reports said the student who opened fire on the school grounds later died by suicide.
Victims and injuries
The Khaosod newspaper said the list of the dead included three teachers and three students, along with the gunman, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven.
It added that 15 people were injured, including two in critical condition, and were transported to hospital for treatment.
Gunman identified as ninth-grade student
Thai PBS reported that the school identified the shooter as a ninth-grade student, saying he fired dozens of rounds inside the school compound.
Local reports said the attacker was a minor, aged around 14 or 15, and that he died in the incident. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive.
Security response and school profile
Security and rescue teams were deployed to the scene, while police urged local residents to avoid travel to the area during the emergency response.
Thipsirin School, located in Nonthaburi, is known as one of Thailand’s stronger schools for preparing students for university entrance. It teaches students from grades 7 through 12.
Shock in Thailand
The shooting has caused shock across Thailand, particularly because it happened inside a school, a setting normally expected to be safe for children and teachers.
The incident has also renewed concerns about gun violence in educational institutions and the need for tighter security measures around school campuses.
Conclusion:
As the death toll from the Thailand school shooting rises to seven, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances and motive behind the attack. The incident has left the local community in shock and prompted a fresh focus on school safety.
