Seven people were killed and 15 others wounded in a shooting at a school in Thailand on Friday ( August 7, 2026), including the gunman. The incident occured in Bang Kurai district, Nonthanburi province.
Lt. col. Dechrapee Kongdee Nonthanburi Provincial Police Commander had asserted that the suspected shooter had died by suicide and was identified as a student of the school. Authorities had not released additional details regarding the motive or the investigation.
The incident has caused significant concern about school safety in the region. Local law enforcement is currently managing the situation and continues to gather information. No further statements had been issued as the investigation is ongoing.
