Police Question 16 Witnesses in School Shooting Investigation

Police have questioned 16 witnesses and are accelerating their investigation into the source of 98 bullets used in the incident. They are coordinating with a Thai language teacher to give a statement. Investigators inspected a shooting range in the Bang Bua Thong area.

On August 8, 2026, Deputy Commander Chokechai Kanajaroen of Nonthaburi Provincial Police revealed the investigation's progress, stating that police called teachers and students for information. Initially, more than 20 witnesses needed to be questioned; 16 have been interviewed so far, consisting of about 6-7 student classmates and other teachers.

The Thai language teacher believed to be connected to the matter under investigation has not yet provided information. Police are coordinating to have him meet with investigators.

Meanwhile, police are urgently investigating the source of the bullets. After the suspect's friends indicated he enjoyed playing airsoft, authorities need to determine whether he had prior shooting experience or training from elsewhere, or if this was his first time using a real firearm. Police confirmed the bullets were live ammunition, not blanks. Of 98 bullets total, 34 were found remaining in a bag, while the rest were already used.

Investigators also inspected a shooting range in the Bang Bua Thong area to determine if the suspect had ever trained there, but found no record of his use initially.

As for the suspect's parents, police questioned them yesterday. If any outstanding issues or additional information emerge, they may be called for further questioning. The death toll remains at 8 as of now.