The brother of the shooting victim recounted the moment his younger brother called their father saying, "I've been shot, I can't breathe." The younger brother is currently undergoing surgery. The family admitted they are considering transferring him to another school due to safety concerns.
On 7 Aug 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that a shocking incident occurred where a third-year middle school student opened fire on teachers and students at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School. This resulted in injuries and deaths among teachers and students. Authorities have sent the injured to various hospitals for treatment.
Mr. Arm, the 14-year-old boy’s older brother, revealed that his younger brother is currently undergoing surgery at Phra Nang Klao Hospital and is a third-year middle school student.
At the time of the incident, he received a message from a friend saying that a shooting had occurred at their former school, which is where his younger brother studies. Worried, he called his brother, who answered and said, "I've already been shot, gotta go, I can't breathe."
The injured boy’s father added that his son was the first to call him, saying, "I've been shot, I can't breathe, but I'm okay, I'm still strong," before being rushed to the hospital.
As for the latest condition, doctors took him into surgery around 14:00 GMT+7 to urgently remove a bullet from the left chest. The doctors were particularly concerned because the wound was close to a major blood vessel and involved a repeated shooting, requiring a large amount of blood transfusion alongside other patients. Blood donations have been temporarily suspended and will reopen on Monday.
The family’s mental state has slightly improved after receiving information from doctors and having the chance to watch over the younger brother, who still shows some consciousness and responds with his eyes.
The injured boy’s older brother confirmed that his younger brother never had conflicts or disputes with anyone at school. He normally took part regularly in the marching band after school. The guidance counselor who died in the incident was described as kind and gentle, not harsh or strict.
The injured boy’s older brother appealed to the school and relevant agencies to enhance safety measures, especially by strictly checking students’ bags before entering classrooms. Previously, searches focused mainly on body checks to prevent drugs or cigarettes, but bags were not seriously inspected. He also acknowledged that the family might consider transferring his younger brother to another school after recovery due to long-term safety concerns.