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Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand, officials say

A student gunman in Thailand killed multiple people at a high school and his home, prompting a government response.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 12:28 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 12:28 UTC

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The story so far

The Thai prime minister has vowed to enact new gun laws after a student shot and killed at least seven people. The shooting occurred at a high school and the gunman's home outside Bangkok. The student gunman was among the dead. The Guardian and NPR both state that the student gunman was among the dead.

The Guardian and CNN both state that teachers and students were among the victims. The death toll varies across coverage. WJLA states that at least seven people were killed. ABC News states that at least six people were killed.

The Guardian states that seven people were killed, including the student gunman. The number of injured is also unclear. ABC News states that more than a dozen people were injured.

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The obvious questions

How many people were killed in the Thailand school shooting?

The death toll varies across coverage. WJLA states that at least seven people were killed. ABC News states that at least six people were killed. The Guardian states that seven people were killed, including the student gunman.

Who were the victims of the Thailand school shooting?

The student gunman was among the dead. The Guardian and CNN both state that teachers and students were among the victims.

What is the Thai government's response to the school shooting?

The Thai prime minister has vowed to enact new gun laws after the shooting.

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Thailand school shooting gun laws student gunman Bangkok government response

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