Key facts
- A 14-year-old student killed eight people, including his grandparents and five teachers, at Debsirin School near Bangkok.
- The shooter died by suicide after the attack.
- The 9mm handgun used was legally registered and belonged to the shooter's grandfather.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to introduce stricter gun laws, restricting carrying firearms in public.
- The attack was described as well-prepared with clear steps and goals, and police found US school shooting videos on the teen's devices.
A 14-year-old student killed eight people, including his grandparents and five teachers, before taking his own life in a shooting rampage at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on August 7. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the attack as 'well prepared' with 'clear steps and clear goals' and vowed to introduce stricter gun laws restricting public firearm carriage. The 9mm handgun used was legally registered and belonged to the shooter's grandfather. Police found videos relating to US school shootings on the teenager's devices. The incident, which also injured over 30 people, is one of Thailand's worst mass shootings.