Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat expressed deep sympathy for families of victims and the injured following a shooting incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, which resulted in multiple casualties. Officials have secured the scene, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area.

On August 7, 2025, Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, posted on Facebook addressing the school shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. In his statement, he said: "I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, the injured, and all those affected by this tragedy at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. Authorities have now taken control of the situation, and I am personally monitoring developments closely. As the deputy premier overseeing the Ministry of Education, I have instructed that maximum safety measures be implemented and that full assistance be provided to all students, teachers, and staff in resolving this crisis comprehensively.

I also request the public's cooperation in avoiding roads and areas surrounding the school to allow emergency personnel to conduct their operations smoothly. Please refrain from sharing images or videos of the incident to respect the rights and mental wellbeing of the affected families and those impacted by this tragedy."

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2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shootingLegacyA shooting at a school in Nonthaburi province on Thursday morning left two people dead and 15 others injured, according to initial reports. The suspected gunman is a 15 year old student, while officers continued responding to the incident. The Nonthaburi school shooting was first reported at around 10.30am after local news outlets shared updates from the scene. The school was later identified as Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi. Officers from Plai Bang Police Station and rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were dispatched to the school following reports of gunfire. According to DailyNews and Matichon, between 15 and 20 people were injured in the attack, while two victims were pronounced dead. Matichon reported the deceased were teachers at the school and that three of the injured were in critical condition. Photo via DailyNews Rescue teams initially could not reach the victims due to safety concerns while the operation was under way. Authorities later began evacuating some of the injured, who received first aid before being transferred to nearby hospitals. Students were gradually evacuated from the school as officers secured the area. Police remained at the scene as the operation continued. According to Matichon, the suspected gunman was believed to be inside the school’s pink building at the time of the latest reports. Photo via DailyNews Authorities also urged members of the public and nearby residents not to livestream the police operation, warning that doing so could interfere with efforts to bring the situation under control. The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released further details about the motive or confirmed the final number of casualties. The story 2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shooting as seen on Thaiger News.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachee Panitchpakdi revealed progress on the next phase of economic stimulus measures, saying the government is currently consulting with Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to review all measures thoroughly. The government has not yet decided whether to fund the packages through loans or regular budget allocations, as officials must ensure funds are used with maximum efficiency, benefit the public broadly, and not create unnecessary fiscal burden.

Paramount is that measures should not be short-term cash injections alone but must help generate genuine income for the economy, particularly tourism, retail, local businesses, and travel-inclined citizens, circulating money throughout regions and stimulating economic activity widely. "This requires careful consideration and proper planning first, as we must use funds as efficiently as possible and distribute them as widely as possible," Panitchpakdi said.

The government is still evaluating responses from previous measures and proposals from Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraparth, who wants comprehensive results from the "Plus" group initiatives before moving forward with new packages. For "Thailand Travel Thailand" and "Thais Helping Thais," Panitchpakdi said there is no need to launch everything simultaneously, as each measure has different objectives, timelines, and target groups that must be tailored to necessity and appropriateness for maximum public benefit.

Tourism measures should align with seasonal demand to maximize travel incentive across hotels, restaurants, and transport, while urgent assistance or measures to unlock domestic economic potential may roll out at different stages depending on cost-of-living conditions and consumer purchasing power. All details will be reviewed by Ekniti's working group—including budget size, funding sources, target groups, duration, and economic impact—before resubmission to the Cabinet.