Deputy PM Expresses Condolences After School Shooting in Nonthaburi
A shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi left multiple casualties on August 7, prompting Deputy PM Yodchayan Wongsawat to pledge full assistance and safety measures for students and staff.
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."
