At least 10 students were injured in a shooting attack at a school near Bangkok on Friday, and a major emergency was launched, raising new questions about school safety in Thailand, with residents and students in Nonthaburi province, north of the capital, affected in a school shooting that left one dead and another 10 students injured in the province.
Police, emergency officials, and medical personnel arrived at the school soon after the gunfire began. Students left the classroom and gathered in designated areas, while paramedics attended to the wounded.
According to local authorities, Debsirin Nonthaburi School was the target of the shooting in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province. There were reported casualties and no official toll.
Witnesses described panic as students and teachers rushed out of the school when they heard gunshots. School staff immediately went into emergency mode, and police secured the campus to avoid further harm. The motive is not known at this time, and there’s no official release of the suspect’s name because of the investigation.
The incident has shocked communities across Thailand, where school shootings are relatively rare but have become a growing concern following several high-profile violent incidents in recent years. The attack has reignited debates about school security measures, access to firearms, and mental health support for young people.
Gun-related tragedies in Thailand have been frequent in recent years. In February 2026, a shooting at a school in southern Thailand killed a school director and wounded more than a dozen students, drawing national attention to security issues in educational institutions.
Government officials are shocked by this latest shooting and are saddened for the victims and their families. Schools across the country will review safety protocols, and evidence gathered from the scene will be analysed by law enforcement agencies, officials said.
Mental health professionals have also insisted that schools need to have stronger intervention programs. What’s more clear, they say, is that identifying behavioural warning signs, providing counselling services, and better communication between schools, parents, and communities are critical to preventing tragedies in the future.
Emergency medical personnel remained at the school for a few hours after the attack and helped in the aftermath of the attack with injuries and students experiencing emotional distress. Students, teachers, and families that had been affected by the shooting are also receiving counselling services.
Police have warned people not to spread unverified information while the investigation is ongoing. Witness accounts, video evidence, surveillance footage, and other evidence are still being reviewed, and a timeline for the incident is being developed to provide a better picture of the incident and to establish how the suspect acquired the weapon used in the attack.
As Thailand grapples with another incident of school violence, it is still the primary concern to support the injured, ensure justice for the victims, and to ensure that we will be able to prevent such tragedies in the future. Details of the investigation are being gathered, and more will be reported as they become available.
