A 14-year-old student opened fire at a school in Thailand, killing five teachers and wounding others, according to RTL.nl. The shooting occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, and the suspect was taken into custody.
The student first shot and killed his grandparents at their home before traveling to the school, where he carried out the attack, RTL.nl reports. All five fatal victims at the school were teachers, according to nu.nl. The teen reportedly acted under pressure, as noted by HLN, though no further details about his motive have been confirmed.
Thai Prime Minister has called for stricter gun laws in the wake of the shooting, according to Haarlems Dagblad. The incident adds to a pattern of rare but deadly school violence in Thailand, where firearms are widely available despite existing regulations.
Authorities have not released the names of the victims or the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are expected to provide more information on the circumstances that led to the attack. The push for tighter firearm restrictions will likely intensify as the country grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy.
