A 14-year-old boy in Thailand killed eight people, including his own grandparents, before attacking a school and being fatally shot, according to The Irish Times.
The shooting took place on Friday, August 7, 2026, and involved victims at both the suspect’s home and his school. The Irish Times reports that the teen shot his grandparents first, then moved to the school where he killed pupils and teachers. Police later confirmed that the suspected attacker was among the eight dead, as reported by The Guardian.
The death toll rose after a 12-year-old schoolgirl died in hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight, according to The Journal. That count includes the suspect, police said.
A pupil at the school described the harrowing moment a teacher was shot in front of her, according to the BBC. The student’s account offers a rare firsthand look at the violence that unfolded inside the classroom.
The incident has shocked the local community and raised fresh questions about youth access to firearms in Thailand. The Irish Times and other outlets have not yet reported a possible motive for the attack, and no further details about the suspect’s background or the weapon used have been made public in the material reviewed.
Authorities have not yet released the names of all victims or a full timeline of events. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to emerge in the coming days as police continue their work.
