Relatives are sorrowfully receiving the bodies of victims from the Thepsirin Nonthaburi shooting. Meanwhile, the Department of Rights Protection and Freedoms and the Nonthaburi Provincial Justice Office have set up a desk to accept compensation requests under the Victims' Compensation Act. "Teacher Muay's" parents wept as her father, voice trembling, asked officials, “Can 300,000 baht really compensate for a whole life lost?” Officials explained that although money cannot replace the loss, it helps ease the family's burden and serves as a state apology. They confirmed that the department is expediting compensation of 300,000 baht per deceased victim, emphasizing that the 14-year-old shooter is ineligible for compensation, but his grandparents and heirs can apply. They noted that payment is expected within one week after the subcommittee's decision.
The case involves a 14-year-old male student at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School who used a firearm to shoot inside the school after committing acts at home, then harmed himself, resulting in eight deaths: Mr. Kittipong Somrat, Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs 1; Ms. Saifon Sirikitjakorn, or Teacher Muay, secretary to the principal; Ms. Thiwaporn Wanich, guidance counselor; Second Lieutenant Nanthanatporn Nakplang, Thai language teacher; Ms. Praphaporn Konsila, math teacher; the 14-year-old student perpetrator; and his grandfather Mr. Somjit, 73, and grandmother Mrs. Porntip, 74. All bodies were sent for autopsy at the Police Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine.
On 8 Aug 2026 at 09:00, relatives of the deceased began arriving with documents to collect the bodies for religious funeral ceremonies, amidst deep sorrow.
Families of all eight deceased have contacted the Poh Teck Tung Foundation to arrange for the bodies to be returned to their hometowns for funeral rites as follows.
Mr. Kittipong Somrat, Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs 1 at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School, was sent to Wat Kantharomnoi in Sisaket Province.
Ms. Thiwaporn Wanich, guidance counselor or Teacher Muay, will be taken by her family to Wat Tonod in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province for funeral rites.
Ms. Saifon Sirikitjakorn, administrative officer and secretary to the school executive, was taken to Wat Suwannakhlongsan in Bangkok.
Second Lieutenant Nanthanatporn Nakplang, Thai language teacher, was taken to Wat Bot Bon in Nonthaburi Province, and Ms. Praphaporn Konsila, math teacher, was taken to Wat Bang Oi Chang in Nonthaburi.
Mr. Somjit, 73 (grandfather), Mrs. Porntip, 68 (grandmother), and the 14-year-old perpetrator were taken to Wat Tem Rak Samakkhi in Nonthaburi Province.
For assistance, officials from the Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Department of Rights Protection and Freedoms, together with the Nonthaburi Provincial Justice Office, were present to facilitate the families with body collection and coordination of rights and compensation. Volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation also handled transportation of the bodies to funeral ceremonies free of charge.
The first family to arrive was that of Mr. Kittipong Somrat, Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs 1, accompanied by his wife and son. His wife wore dark sunglasses and held a framed photo of her husband, appearing very distressed and tearful. She briefly told reporters, “I am not ready to give any interviews as I am still overwhelmed.”
On Facebook, Min, the wife of the Deputy Director, posted, “This must be the day my heart shattered the most. Suddenly, I was forced to become the head of the family. No one asked if I was ready to handle this. I wish we could extend time by 60 plus 15 more years. You were the best SuperDad. Rest in peace. My son and I are so proud of you. Only now do I understand this pain. I can’t even hug you. #ThepsirinNonthaburi”
Additionally, the family of Ms. Praphaporn Konsila, math teacher at Thepsirin Nonthaburi, including her parents, husband, and friends, came to receive her body. A friend helped complete compensation claim forms under the Victims' Compensation Act of 2001 (including amendments in 2016).
The parents of Ms. Thiwaporn Wanich, or Teacher Muay, also came to collect her body and fill out compensation assistance forms. During this, officials from the Department of Rights Protection and Freedoms informed them that compensation for death cases is approximately 300,000 baht. The department will submit all relatives’ claims to the subcommittee meeting on victim compensation and related expenses within the week for consideration of payments to deceased and injured victims.
At that moment, Teacher Muay’s father, voice trembling and with tears, asked, “Can 300,000 baht really compensate for a whole life?” Officials tried to explain that they understand the families’ loss, but this compensation helps ease financial burdens after such a tragic event and serves as a government apology. Meanwhile, Teacher Muay’s parents held hands tightly, still grieving deeply, with her father crying and sobbing continuously.
Officials from the Department of Rights Protection and Freedoms disclosed compensation guidelines for those affected by the firearm incident at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School, under the Victims' Compensation Act of 2001 (and its 2016 amendment). For deaths, compensation is 300,000 baht per person. For injuries, compensation depends on actual medical costs: minor injuries healing within seven days receive 10,000 baht plus medical bills reimbursed with receipts.
Compensation also includes psychological support for those affected, requiring medical certification confirming symptoms stem from the incident to claim psychological care costs. Income loss compensation is limited to wage earners; students without occupations are excluded.
Currently, 31 cases of victims, both deceased and injured, are in the compensation process. Officials plan to expedite submission of the seven deceased victims' compensation claims to the Nonthaburi provincial subcommittee this week for approval, aiming to pay within one week of approval. The payment method—bank transfer or direct payment to families—is under consideration. They emphasized the 300,000 baht compensation is from the Ministry of Justice’s Victims' Compensation Act only and does not include aid from other government agencies. The 14-year-old perpetrator will not receive compensation under this law, but his grandparents may receive compensation as legal heirs.