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(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) arrives at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The building where the shooting occurred is pictured at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) holds a press briefing at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work at the building where the shooting occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work at the building where the shooting occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Police officers are on duty outside Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work at the building where the shooting occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260807) -- NONTHABURI , Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A military personnel works outside Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province earlier the day. Local police were notified around 10 a.m. local time after a gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Anutin also said such an incident must not be allowed to happen again, noting that the government will promote stricter gun control measures, and relevant departments must strengthen supervision of gun ownership situations. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)