A 14-year-old student allegedly shot dead his grandparents before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday morning, leaving nine people dead and at least 22 others injured in one of Thailand's worst school shooting incidents. Authorities are continuing to investigate what drove the teenager to carry out the attack.

The attack The shooting began at around 10:00 on 7 August at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province. Teachers rushed to evacuate students as gunfire echoed through the campus. Students fled buildings while others locked themselves inside classrooms as police, rescue workers and tactical officers responded to the scene. Officers from Arintharaj 26 and Provincial Police Region 1 secured the school while emergency medical teams treated victims and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.

Death toll and injuries Authorities confirmed nine fatalities: five teachers, the 14-year-old suspect who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, one student, the suspect's grandfather, and the suspect's grandmother. At least 22 people were injured, with nine remaining in critical condition, including two teachers and seven students. Victims were taken to Phra Nangklao Hospital and other nearby medical facilities.

Grandparents found dead As police investigated the school shooting, officers searched the suspect's home in Bang Bua Thong district. There they found the bodies of the teenager's grandfather and grandmother, both with gunshot wounds to the head. Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Suwannachawi said investigators believe the teenager killed his grandparents before travelling to school. The suspect had been living with them because his parents had separated when he was young.

The weapon Officials said the handgun used in the attack was legally registered to the suspect's grandfather, a retired teacher. Investigators believe the teenager removed the firearm from a locked cabinet at home before the attack. Police are still investigating how he gained access to it. According to investigators, the suspect took about 98 rounds of ammunition from the house. Officers later recovered a large quantity of ammunition from his school bag, with more than 30 rounds remaining when the attack ended.

What happened inside the school? Investigators believe the student attended his first class as normal before drawing the handgun. According to the preliminary investigation, his first victim was a mathematics teacher who had substituted for another teacher. He then moved through the school, firing at teachers and students before police surrounded the campus. Authorities said the suspect died after shooting himself before officers reached him.

Survivors describe the chaos A Grade 12 student said he initially mistook the gunshots for bird scarers. After another student shouted that a teacher had been shot, he and his classmates locked their classroom door, switched off the lights and pushed desks and chairs against the door.

The director of Phra Nang Klao Hospital reported that three critical patients transferred to the hospital remain alive, with one already operated on and expected to recover soon. On August 7, 2025, media reported on the incident in which a Grade 9 student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The student had also used a firearm belonging to his grandparents to shoot them dead at home before carrying out the school attack. As of 6:30 p.m. on August 7, an additional death was reported at Phra Nang Klao Hospital from the school shooting incident. Dr. Sakon Sukphrom, director of Phra Nang Klao Hospital in Muang District, Nonthaburi, stated that the hospital received three critical patients: a 12-year-old girl shot in the head currently in critical condition in the ICU, a 14-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy both shot in the torso. One of the boys has undergone surgery, while the other boy has internal bleeding and has not yet been operated on. Both boys are expected to recover from their critical condition soon and are being treated in the ICU.

On August 7, 2026, Parliament Speaker and House President Sophon Saram led a Thai parliamentary delegation, accompanied by Ambassador Urawadee Sripirm at Bangkok's embassy in Hanoi, to study drug prevention and treatment programs at Hanoi's Drug Rehabilitation and Recovery Center in Hien Bay district. Senior Colonel Nguyen Duc Long, deputy commander of Hanoi police, received the group and briefed them on the city's drug situation and rehabilitation approach.

Sophon said the visit marks 50 years of Thai-Vietnamese diplomatic relations and aims to exchange knowledge and best practices on security, especially drug prevention and control—issues affecting public quality of life and national security. He expressed interest in Vietnam's rehabilitation system to identify suitable models for developing Thai policy and law. Vietnam's delegation noted that drug users are patients requiring treatment, with the state funding medical, psychological, and vocational rehabilitation lasting about two years for first-time users. Drug dealers and smugglers face criminal penalties up to capital punishment, with Hanoi aiming to become drug-free by 2030.

Sophon acknowledged Thailand's ongoing challenges with drug abuse among youth and disagreement over the legal status of drug users, noting Vietnam's experience in both rehabilitation and law enforcement would benefit Thai policymaking. He confirmed Thailand's parliament is ready to advance drug laws and international cooperation mechanisms, intercept cross-border trafficking, and protect youth from drug threats. Sophon then paid respects to Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam, discussing expanded cooperation across economics, trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people relations, including the Thai-Vietnamese communities in Thailand's northeastern region. Sophon praised growing tourism and investment between the nations and pledged parliamentary support for Vietnamese business investment in Thailand while working to remove legal obstacles for both countries' entrepreneurs.

Actresses Anne Thongprasem and Aum Patchrapa drew fan excitement when they crossed paths at the AumAum marketplace opening at Mega Bangna shopping center, ground floor banking zone. Anne revealed she came specifically to support Aum and emphasized that she would happily take on a drama series with her if given the chance. She also updated her condition after being struck in the face by a weighted ball during training, which narrowly avoided serious injury but fortunately caused no harm. She is still preparing to run a marathon despite reduced training time due to heavy work commitments.

When asked why she came to Aum's event, Anne stated: "Whatever Aum does, I'm ready to support. I'm happy with her idea to help vendors boost business. It's beneficial overall, and I'm genuinely pleased with her success." Regarding the rarity of the two actresses meeting, Anne noted they work for different television channels and don't often get opportunities to collaborate, despite being allies rather than rivals as some perceive. She expressed enthusiasm about potentially working together on a series, saying they could do comedy, drama, or anything in between.

Anne also discussed attending the recent wedding of fellow actors Nadech and Yaya, describing it as a warm family gathering rather than a formal ceremony. She left early at 8:30 p.m., attributing it to her age and sleep schedule. When asked about the weighted ball incident, she explained that she and James had been training when she suggested they switch to a lighter 3-kilogram ball instead of the original 6-kilogram one. Unfortunately, the ball hit her face directly, and she managed to brace herself just in time. She heard a loud ringing sound in her ears but escaped without injury, calling it a cautionary lesson against that particular exercise.

Regarding her marathon preparation, Anne said she remains committed despite heavier work schedules limiting her training. She approaches the event with a relaxed mindset, focused on enjoyment rather than competitive performance or hitting specific time targets. She expressed newfound passion for fitness, describing it as opening a new world of health, friendship, and community, and she encourages others to join her running journey.

Thailand's Securities Depository Company (TSD) confirmed a cybersecurity breach of its Investor Portal system detected on July 25, 2025, affecting around 200,000 of its 5 million account holders. The unauthorized access exposed personal data including names, dates of birth, national ID numbers, addresses, phone numbers, emails, brokerage firm names, trading account numbers, and bank account information, though securities holdings, trading records, and login credentials remained secure. TSD Manager Pichaya Chomchaiyya apologized and announced remediation measures.

Thailand Securities Exchange officials identified the root cause as an access control vulnerability in the User Profile system that allowed one user to modify another user's ID and access their data. The flaw was immediately closed following discovery, and authorities are investigating the perpetrator. The Stock Exchange of Thailand emphasized that the TSD Investor Portal is a separate information service system unconnected to settlement or trading systems, so no investor assets were affected.

The Exchange announced comprehensive cybersecurity upgrades including AI-powered anomaly detection, increased penetration testing, enhanced authentication systems, and migration to new platforms. Thai authorities warned the public that leaked personal data could be misused for identity fraud, unauthorized financial service applications, credit fraud, or phishing schemes, urging investors to monitor their accounts and verify contact sources. The Technology Crime Investigation Division is actively investigating to prosecute the perpetrator.

Thai national women's volleyball coach Kiattipong Ratchatagriang (Coach Ott) commended all his players for their full effort in the match, saying that while the first game had some excitement, the team achieved the target victory. He acknowledged areas needing improvement, particularly blocking performance in the early stages, and expressed optimism that Thursday's match against Indonesia will show better results. He noted the team made 11 serving errors and accepted responsibility for that penalty.

Regarding Chatchaon Mogsri, who made her return to the court for the first time since recovering from injury, Coach Ott explained that she was still nervous and couldn't control herself as well as needed, though he had anticipated this possibility. Rather than substitute her frequently, he allowed her to play extended minutes to find her rhythm. He expressed confidence she will improve gradually, as she is an intelligent player with good instincts for reading the game.