How Thai teenager carried out a deadly school shooting after killing his grandparents
Thailand faces fresh pressure over gun laws after a 14-year-old uses his grandfather's gun to kill seven people, wound 23 and then take his own life.
A 14-year-old Thai teenager committed a deadly school shooting after killing his grandparents, wounding 23 others, and ultimately taking his own life. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, located around 18km from the teenager's home in Bang Bua Thong. The young boy shot his grandparents dead at dawn on Friday (Aug 7) using his grandfather's gun, for which he had no permit.
Each grandparent was killed by a single gunshot to the head. The teenager then boarded the school van, carrying the gun and dozens of bullets, and arrived at the school around noon. He began shooting at teachers and students, killing three teachers and wounding 23 others before he himself was shot and taken into custody by police.
The teenager had a history of stress from his studies and reportedly enjoyed playing shooting games in his free time. His actions were described as deliberate, with police Superintendent Thadsakorn Konthong stating that he had a plan. The incident has reignited concerns over gun regulations in Thailand, a country with one of the highest rates of firearm ownership in Southeast Asia.
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