A 14-year-old student shot and killed his grandparents before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, resulting in eight total deaths and over 30 injuries.
Key points
- The 14-year-old suspect used a handgun legally registered to his grandfather.
- The shooting at the school left three teachers and three students dead before the suspect died by suicide at the scene.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the attack as well prepared, reigniting national debates regarding gun control and school security.
- Authorities recovered large amounts of ammunition and found that the shooter had viewed videos of past school shootings prior to the attack.
Why it matters
The tragedy has reignited intense political debate in Thailand over gun control, the widespread availability of private firearms, and student mental health and safety.
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