The government is closely monitoring and caring for those affected by the Thepsirin Nonthaburi school shooting. Currently, 27 injured individuals have been identified; 13 have returned home, and plans are underway to discharge 2 more. The Ministry of Public Health has continuously arranged teams to support mental health.
On 9 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Lalida Pertwiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, provided an update on the care for those affected by the violence at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province. Referring to Ministry of Public Health data at 10:00 a.m., there are a total of 36 involved persons: 27 injured and 9 deceased, with no change in the death toll reported.
. Of the 27 injured, 13 have been discharged and 14 remain hospitalized. These include 5 critical cases, 5 moderate cases, and 4 mild cases. Among them, 8 have undergone surgery. No patients are being transferred as all are treated in hospitals equipped to manage their conditions.
. The 14 hospitalized patients are spread across 8 hospitals. They are:
. Today, there are plans to discharge 2 more patients. Their conditions have improved, and doctors have assessed that they can continue care at home.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson added that the Ministry of Public Health has activated a medical and public health incident command system in coordination with the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office, both public and private hospitals, and the National Institute for Emergency Medicine to continuously monitor and coordinate patient care. It was confirmed that all injured will receive full standard care without restrictions on costs or treatment rights.
Beyond physical treatment, the Ministry of Public Health has deployed Mental Health Crisis Assistance Teams (MCATT) to provide psychological support to students, teachers, staff, families of the injured and deceased, and witnesses. They will assess and monitor mental health impacts continuously over 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months.
“The government expresses deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and assures that all injured will receive the best possible care. At the same time, healing will extend beyond physical wounds to ongoing mental health support for students, teachers, families, and those affected,” the spokesperson stated.
However, the government requests cooperation from the media and public to avoid sharing images of violence, injured persons, or the deceased, as well as personal information of those affected, to prevent repeated psychological harm. The public is urged to follow official updates from government agencies. The government and Ministry of Public Health will continue monitoring the situation and provide periodic progress reports.