Student kills six in Nonthaburi high school shooting

A student at a high‑school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, opened fire on Friday, killing six people, including three teachers and three students. Police reports say the gunman first shot his grandparents before heading to the school, where he fired multiple rounds. The incident has been classified as a school shooting, a rare but increasingly frequent event in the country.

Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Southeast Asia, and despite recent commitments to tighten gun control, the country has seen a series of violent shootings in recent years. Authorities have called for a review of existing regulations and enforcement mechanisms, while the education sector and local communities mourn the loss of life and call for measures to prevent future tragedies.