School shooting in Thailand leaves at least seven dead and 20 injured

Gunfire was reported on Friday (7 Aug) morning at a school in Thailand. According to Khaosod, at least three teachers and three students, in addition to the gunman, have lost their lives.

20 more students were left injured.

The incident, which occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, was first reported at 10am.

Gunfire reported at school

A student who was inside the school at the time of the shooting said the gunman was another student who had been wearing the school’s purple physical education uniform.

Another student told reporters that they had initially believed the sound of the gunshots to be firecrackers.

Photos circulating online show students evacuating the campus in a hurry.