The Department of Mental Health is mobilizing an 82-member Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (MCATT) to provide psychological support following an armed incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. Department director Dr. Kittisak Aksornvong stated that although the immediate situation has been resolved, the trauma may have lasting psychological effects on students, parents, teachers, education staff, and witnesses.

The multidisciplinary team, drawn from Sridhammasot Hospital, Mental Health Center 4, the Rajanagarindra Institute for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, the Galjanagarindra Institute, and the Mental Health System Administration, has been deployed to three locations: Thepsirin School, Chanyarattana School, and Bangkok Noi Hospital in Nonthaburi. The team will provide immediate psychological first aid, assess mental health conditions, and offer care tailored to the proximity and exposure of those affected, categorized into four groups: A (injured and families of the deceased), B (wounded, relatives, students and staff present), C (parents, school staff, and students), and D (the general public aware of the incident).

The intervention is structured in phases: within 1–14 days, the MCATT team will conduct first-aid assessments, risk evaluation, and therapeutic activities for students, teachers, and parents, with close follow-up of bereaved families. During weeks 2–12, the team will continue individual and family psychological recovery, monitor for trauma-related disorders, and build psychological resilience among teachers, staff, and students to facilitate their return to normal functioning.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister visited Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 7, 2025, to investigate a school shooting. Anutin described the incident as deeply regrettable, noting that the event had concluded before his arrival. The suspect still had approximately 30 rounds of ammunition remaining; had he not taken his own life first, additional casualties could have occurred.

Anutin revealed that initial findings suggest the shooting was motivated by academic stress. The suspect's grandmother, a teacher, reportedly pressured him to excel in his studies with strict discipline. Police interviews with close friends confirmed the suspect had expressed anxiety about this. Anutin believes the attack was carefully premeditated, given its methodical planning and clear objectives, with the suspect first attacking his grandparents at home.

The weapon used belonged to the suspect's grandfather and was legally registered. During Songkran, the suspect posted images of the gun on Instagram. The death toll stands at 8, including the grandparents and 5 teachers, with over 30 injured, including 9 in critical condition receiving treatment at Phra Nang Klao and Phra Mongkut hospitals.

Anutin discussed firearm regulations with the Police Commander, noting that current law clearly prohibits ordinary citizens from carrying guns outside their homes or into public spaces. He stated that checkpoints will be established to inspect for illegal weapons, and violators will face severe legal consequences.

Investigation of the suspect's computer revealed he had viewed footage of mass shootings in the United States. Anutin attributed this to the 14-year-old's engagement with social media content.

Regarding victim compensation, the Prime Minister confirmed that established protocols from the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Education provide support funds. He pledged to maximize assistance for the bereaved families and injured.

Anutin emphasized that the suspect's decision to end his life was voluntary and not coerced by authorities. He noted that while he avoided the word "fortunate," the suspect's suicide prevented further escalation. Had the suspect survived and resisted, police intervention could have become more complicated, potentially resulting in additional tragedy given the suspect's age. Anutin stated that criminal proceedings will be concluded quickly since there is no suspect to apprehend, and lessons learned will be used to strengthen safety measures in schools, universities, and public spaces.

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Nonthaburi- A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province (on the outskirts of Bangkok), on the morning of August 7th, 2026, killing multiple people before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have also linked him to the earlier killing of his grandparents at their home. The incident […] Details Emerge on School Shooter in Fatal Nonthaburi Mass School Shooting, Motive Under Investigation -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Thailand's Department of Highways (DOH) has confirmed it will begin trial operations of the M6 motorway section between Bang Pa-in and Pak Chong free of charge on weekends starting 21 August 2026, allowing motorists to travel continuously toward Nakhon Ratchasima. DOH Director-General Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisan said the 110-kilometre section will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday without toll fees as part of a trial service. The motorway will operate from 12:00 on Fridays until 24:00 on Sundays, beginning on 21 August 2026, with the schedule continuing every weekend through the New Year holidays in 2027. The department plans to eventually expand the trial into a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week free service along the entire route. The newly opened section extends the existing trial operation on the Pak Chong–Nakhon Ratchasima Bypass stretch, which has been available free of charge around the clock since late 2023. However, the temporary entrance and exit at Kilometre 65 on Mittraphap Road, near the Nakhonchaiburin Stray Animal Shelter, will close from 12:00 on 21 August 2026, and motorists will instead be required to use the Pak Chong interchange. Outbound from Bangkok, drivers can enter the M6 at Bang Pa-in and exit at Pak Chong on Thanarat Road, or continue directly to the Nakhon Ratchasima Bypass. Inbound to Bangkok, construction on the inbound carriageway between Pak Chong and Muak Lek remains unfinished, so drivers leaving Pak Chong must travel via Thanarat Road and Mittraphap Road before rejoining the motorway at the Muak Lek interchange. The following interchanges will be available: Bang Pa-in, Hin Kong, Kaeng Khoi, Muak Lek, and Pak Chong, with vehicles entering at Pak Chong able to travel only toward Sikhio or Nakhon Ratchasima. Two rest areas at Thap Kwang (Kilometre 65) serving both directions will be open with toilets and drinks available, though there are no fuel stations or electric vehicle charging facilities. As the motorway remains under construction with system installation work continuing, only four-wheel passenger vehicles will be permitted, with a speed limit of 80 km/h, and motorists are advised to strictly follow traffic signs and instructions from highway officials.

Bullying emerges as possible motive in Nonthaburi school shootingLegacyPolice are examining reports that the student responsible for the school shooting in Nonthaburi today, August 7, had been regularly bullied by classmates and had developed resentment over his treatment. In the latest report, eight people have now been confirmed dead, including five teachers, the student responsible for the shooting and his two grandparents, who police found dead at their home. One of the teachers killed was a deputy school director. Another 22 people were injured and are being treated. Nine are seriously injured, including seven students and two teachers. Hone Krasae host Kanchai Kamnerdploy reported that the student first shot a teacher in his own classroom before moving to a neighbouring classroom, where he shot two more teachers and injured students. Photo via Por Tek Tueng Nonthaburi via AP A witness said that classmates regularly bullied the student and claimed teachers had not intervened to help him. The witness believed this had caused him to become resentful towards teachers. Initial police enquiries also found that the student’s parents had separated and he had lived with his grandparents since childhood. Classmates told police that he was regularly teased and physically bullied, which investigators are examining as part of the possible motive. Police believe the student took a firearm belonging to his grandfather to school intending to target classmates who had bullied him. However, the teachers were able to move those students away, after which teachers were targeted instead. Photo via Thairath Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwannachavee visited the area following the shooting and confirmed that the student turned the gun on himself. Rescue workers provided assistance, but he died while being taken to hospital. Polapee said the firearm was registered to the student’s grandfather. When officials later went to the family home, they found the student’s 73 year old grandfather and 74 year old grandmother dead. Police believe the student killed his grandparents early that morning before taking his grandfather’s gun to school and carrying out the shooting there. Investigators have not yet established why he targeted his grandparents. Photo from Sakchai Lalit via AP Information provided by a teacher presented a different picture of the student’s behaviour at school. The teacher described him as a good student who participated in activities, had friends and had not displayed aggressive behaviour. Investigators also found gaming equipment at the student’s home. Polapee said officials believed he may have spent a significant amount of time gaming, while his teacher also described him as someone who enjoyed playing games. However, the teacher said the student complied when told to stop playing and did not become aggressive. People familiar with the student also described him as polite and well-behaved. They said he tended to spend considerable time alone in his room playing games and rarely went out or had a close group of friends. Photo from Sakchai Lalit via AP Officials found no history of him taking medication for, or receiving treatment related to, mental health conditions. Investigators later examined a computer at the home and found five videos of shootings in other countries. Police said the student had watched the videos since July 30, several days before the shooting. The computer and other evidence have been taken for further examination as investigators work to determine whether the material had any connection to the student’s actions. Police are continuing to investigate what led to the incident and have not reached a conclusion on the motive. The story Bullying emerges as possible motive in Nonthaburi school shooting as seen on Thaiger News.

On August 7, 2025, Senator Premsak Piayurawat expressed profound sorrow to the families of the deceased, the injured, teachers, educators, and all students affected by the violent incident that has shocked the nation. He stated that such a tragedy should never occur in a school, as educational institutions must be spaces for learning, safety, and child development—not places filled with fear and loss.

As a senator, Piayurawat called on the government to urgently implement concrete measures to prevent similar incidents. He proposed conducting a thorough, transparent investigation with public disclosure to build public confidence, reviewing and strengthening firearm access controls and storage systems, enhancing school safety nationwide through emergency response planning and systematic drills, and developing a comprehensive mental health screening system for children and youth through collaboration between schools, parents, health agencies, and communities.

He also demanded complete rehabilitation and support for victims and families—physical, psychological, and financial—and urged all sectors of Thai society to work together to transform this tragedy into momentum for building stronger, long-term prevention measures. Piayurawat expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased and offered support to all those affected, hoping for their full recovery and healing.