Overview
- A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, triggering evacuations and an emergency response as wounded students and teachers were taken to hospital.
- Officials have confirmed the attacker was a pupil and is deceased but have given conflicting accounts about whether he shot himself or was shot by police.
- Reported casualties vary across statements with most accounts saying teachers and students were among the dead and dozens were injured as authorities reconcile tolls.
- Police recovered a handgun and ammunition at the scene and national authorities have launched a formal investigation into the weapon's origin and the shooter's motive.
- The attack renews debates about gun access and school safety in Thailand, which has experienced several high-profile shootings and has a high estimated number of civilian-owned firearms.