Urgent! The Prime Minister has ordered Deputy Minister of Interior to immediately visit the scene of the school shooting in Nonthaburi following a briefing from the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry. The latest update reports that the perpetrator has ended their own life.
On 7 August 2026, Atthit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, spoke about the progress of the school shooting incident in Nonthaburi. He said the Governor of Nonthaburi Province is currently en route to the scene. Initial reports indicate a student used a firearm to shoot a teacher, resulting in injuries and fatalities. He requested patience for a full factual summary as the area has not yet been cleared and the perpetrator remains inside the school.
Regarding whether nearby residents should be evacuated, this decision awaits orders from the Governor of Nonthaburi Province.
After completing the Prime Minister's Export Award 2026 ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry immediately reported the situation to the Prime Minister, who then instructed Pol.Ppl. Pheer Suwannachawi, Deputy Minister of Interior, to proceed to the site without delay.
The latest report states that the Grade 9 student responsible for the shooting has taken their own life.
