At least six people, including teachers and students, were killed after a 14-year-old student opened fire at a secondary school on the northern outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. The suspected gunman later died by suicide, bringing the total death toll, including the attacker, to seven.

At least 15 others were seriously injured in the shooting. The incident took place on Friday (August 7) morning at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province.

The sudden attack triggered panic throughout the school and surrounding areas. Emergency responders and ambulances quickly arrived at the scene and began rescue operations.

An 18-year-old student at the school told Reuters that he initially did not realize the sounds were gunshots. He thought they might be fireworks or some other loud noise.

The student said he heard several loud bangs in succession. After a brief silence, the gunfire started again.

Images shared on social media and by emergency responders showed chaotic scenes at the school. Terrified students were seen leaving the school building in lines as ambulances arrived at the scene. Several injured people were treated by medical personnel before being taken away on stretchers.

According to local district authorities, around 3,100 students and 147 teachers were enrolled at Debsirin Nonthaburi School during the 2025 academic year.

The shooting has renewed concerns over violence and security at educational institutions in Thailand. In February this year, a gunman entered a school in Hat Yai district in the country’s southern region and opened fire, killing a teacher and seriously injuring a student.

The latest attack in Nonthaburi has once again raised questions about the security of schools across Thailand.

Sources: Reuters, BBC and RNZ