Emergency personnel stand near ambulances and vehicles parked at Debsirin Nonthaburi School following a shooting incident at the school in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand on Aug 7, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa)

Thai police say gunman killed grandparents before deadly school shooting, 26 rounds fired

At least seven people were killed before the gunman fatally shot himself.

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BANGKOK: The gunman in a school shooting in Thailand shot and killed his grandparents at their home on Friday (Aug 7) before opening fire at the school on Bangkok's outskirts, police said.

The gunman, who was a student, fired 26 rounds and another 34 rounds of ammunition were found at the scene, police said in a statement.

At least seven people were killed before the gunman fatally shot himself. Follow live.

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