School Shooting in Nonthaburi Leaves 8 Dead
A student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district on August 7, killing five teachers and himself on campus, plus his two grandparents at his home. Police determined the 18-year-old shooter acted in revenge for bu
Eight people have died in connection with a shooting rampage at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi province's Bang Kruai district on August 7, 2026. The incident left six dead on school grounds: five teachers and the student perpetrator. The five teachers killed were a deputy principal, homeroom secretary, guidance counselor, Thai language teacher, and math teacher. Two additional deaths occurred at the shooter's residence—his grandparents. Police are interviewing the perpetrator's parents as part of the ongoing investigation. The school has issued a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for affected individuals. According to a school employee, the gunman appeared calm when he entered and continued moving to target others even as police arrived. Investigators have determined the motive was revenge for bullying.
