Classmates are gradually providing police with information about the young person who opened fire at a school building. On August 8, 2026, reporters learned that the perpetrator was searching for a Thai language teacher who was not in class that day. The teacher had reportedly given the shooter a grade of 0 in Thai, despite the student having previously maintained good overall academic standing.

Authorities have also learned that the perpetrator's grandmother was a former teacher and may have been upset about the grade situation. Investigators are examining whether the grade dispute and teacher conflict were factors in the attack.

After the initial incident at Building 5, the perpetrator ran to the fourth floor of Building 4 to search for the Thai language teacher. Upon not finding him, the perpetrator showed signs of distress and fired three shots into the air before the fatal event occurred.

At 11:26 a.m., a classmate came forward to provide additional details. When reporters asked about "Teacher A" (a pseudonym), whom the perpetrator had been seeking, the student confirmed the teacher is real and teaches Thai language. The student was uncertain whether the teacher had taught the previous day.

Another male student who was present at the scene later came forward to investigators, confirming that the perpetrator had indeed been searching for Teacher A, a Thai language instructor. This student stated that the perpetrator had received a 0 in Thai language—the first time this had happened. Previously, while the perpetrator's Thai language grades had not been outstanding, he had never failed the subject. The student reported that the perpetrator had complained to friends, saying "I submitted all my assignments, but I don't understand why my grade still couldn't be corrected." Several classmates have continued to provide statements to investigators.

CHACHOENGSAO — On August 8, 2026, a special Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) team raided a popular pub in central Chachoengsao and found 40 underage patrons inside, following complaints that it was operating without a licence.

The operation was led by Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Suwannachwee at around 1:30 am, with DOPA special operations officers, provincial officials, district officials and Chachoengsao police joining the raid at 90's Bar & Restaurant on Thepkhunakorn Road in Na Mueang subdistrict.

Offices found a large number of customers inside and separated men and women for screening. More than 40 customers were found to be under the age of 20, while officers also found crystal methamphetamine and ketamine allegedly discarded on the floor by customers attempting to hide the drugs. Urine tests found more than 30 people, both men and women, with substances in their systems.

Offices also inspected a concealed area on the second floor, where nearly 10 karaoke rooms were reportedly operating. Customers could allegedly continue drinking and using the rooms after leaving the pub downstairs.

Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir said the raid followed complaints received by Mueang Chachoengsao district officials about groups of young people allegedly gathering at the venue. An initial inspection found that the establishment did not have permission to operate.

The person claiming to own the venue was identified as a village headman in Khlong Preng subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao district. He allegedly told officials that several other people, including government officials, were also business partners.

Phonphir ordered local authorities to take legal action against all parties involved and prepare to shut down the establishment immediately.

Police are accelerating their investigation into the shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, calling in teachers, students, and witnesses for statements to clarify the facts. On the morning of August 8, 2025, Deputy Provincial Police Commander Chokchai Kanjcharoen revealed that a meeting would be held today to gather information and determine the clear cause of the incident. Teachers and students are being called to give statements. Parents were already questioned yesterday, and police are assessing whether additional interviews are necessary. The investigation is racing to uncover the underlying cause, with a case summary to be announced tomorrow. Regarding reports that the student may have had problems at school, with friends, family issues, or gaming addiction, police are reviewing all available information to reach definitive conclusions. Tomorrow, Lieutenant General Arthapol Anusitthikul, deputy commander of Region 1 police, will hold a press briefing to summarize the case of the student shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi.

On August 8, 2026, the atmosphere at the Police Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine remained somber as relatives arrived to collect the body of Tiwaporn Wanit, a 19-year-guidance counselor from Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya, who was killed in the shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 7. Her parents and extended family came to arrange religious rites. As relatives processed documents with forensic officials, her mother sat by the incense stand, devastated and unable to accept the loss, saying she could not eat or sleep the previous night. The body was to be taken for cremation at Tat Hnaad Temple in Nakhon Luang, duration to be determined.

Officals informed the parents of compensation under Thai law: 300,000 baht for death, plus medical expenses for the injured. Minor injuries treated and healed within seven days receive 10,000 baht; hospitalization costs are covered per receipt. Mental health support is also provided for those affected, with medical certification required to claim counseling expenses.

When officials explained the compensation amount, her father immediately responded, "What good is 300,000 baht—return my daughter's life to me?" His wife grabbed his knee to calm him as he wept throughout. Officials expressed understanding of the family's loss and pledged to expedite the payment within approximately one week.

Meanwhile, the suspect's uncle—grandson of Somjit and Phantip and holder of familial relation to the deceased perpetrator—also came to claim his relatives' bodies. He declined to comment at present and said he was unaware of fabricated social media messages allegedly exchanged between the shooter and his mother.

A 20-year-old college student named Thanachot has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Chinese national inside an apartment in Sattahip district, Chonburi province on August 8, 2026. According to police, Thanachot returned to his girlfriend's apartment after working overnight as a security guard in Pattaya and discovered an unfamiliar man on the bed. He claimed to have confronted the man with a knife to intimidate him, but the two struggled, and Thanachot allegedly stabbed him during the altercation.

Thanachot fled the scene toward Pattaya but surrendered to police after learning the victim, identified as Cao Ke, a 20-year-old Chinese national, had died. He claimed he did not intend to kill the man and was injured with a cut wound on his abdomen during the struggle. Police have charged him with intentional murder and are continuing their investigation, including witness interviews and forensic examination of the crime scene. Authorities are also attempting to locate the victim's relatives.

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra posted on Facebook about the shooting at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School, saying the incident has shaken the nation. Following the tragedy, many children and youth have come forward sharing their bullying experiences, many of which were previously unknown. Thaksin stated that bullying encompasses more than physical force or harsh words—it includes ignoring others, exclusion, ridicule, humiliation, and making someone feel worthless. These invisible wounds can linger for years. Schools should be safe spaces, families should be places of listening, and society should never leave anyone facing problems alone. Thaksin added a message to young people: differences are not justification for harm. Everyone is born different but everyone has value and deserves equal respect. To adults, he urged greater listening, observation, and faster intervention, as timely help can change a child's life. "No words or actions justify making someone lose faith in themselves. A good society is not measured by the absence of problems, but by our refusal to ignore each other's suffering. I express my condolences to all those affected," Thaksin concluded.