Police Investigate Source of 98 Rounds in Nonthaburi School Shooting

NONTHABURI — 8 August 2026, Police have questioned 16 witnesses as they investigate a school shooting in Nonthaburi, while efforts are under way to determine where the 98 rounds of live ammunition found in the case came from.

Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajaroen, deputy commander of the Nonthaburi Provincial Police, said that police had called teachers and students in to provide information.

More than 20 witnesses are expected to be questioned. So far, 16 have been interviewed, including around six or seven students who were friends or classmates of the student involved in the incident, with the remainder being teachers.

The Thai language teacher reportedly linked to an issue currently under investigation has not yet given a statement. Police are coordinating with the teacher to appear before investigators.

Police are also investigating the source of the ammunition used in the incident. Friends of the student reportedly told investigators that the student liked playing BB guns, prompting police to examine whether the student had previously received firearms training or practised shooting, or whether this was their first time using a real firearm.

Police confirmed that the ammunition used in the incident was live ammunition, not training rounds. Of the 98 rounds reportedly obtained, 34 were found remaining in the student's bag, meaning the rest had already been used.

Meanwhile, investigators visited a shooting range in the Bang Bua Thong area to check whether the student had previously trained or practised shooting there. Initial checks found no record of the student having used the range.

Police also questioned the student's parents on 7 August. They may be called in for further questioning if investigators identify outstanding issues or obtain additional information.