Two teachers have been killed in a school shooting in Thailand, with at least 20 others injured, according to reports. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok.
Police response and public warning
Police were called to the school on Friday following reports of an alleged gunman on the loose. Officers urged members of the public to stay away from the area. In a Facebook post, the police advised: "Anyone trapped inside a building, hide, close everything tightly, and wait for rescue personnel to arrive."
Identity of the alleged gunman
The suspected shooter has been identified as a ninth-grade student, typically 14 years old in Thailand, according to Dechrapee Kongdee, chief of the Nonthaburi provincial police, speaking to the BBC. Thai police and local media have confirmed that the alleged gunman is now dead.
Ongoing emergency response
Emergency responders remain at the scene, where students and school staff were seen running for safety after shots were fired. Authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the area as they continue to manage the situation.
Background of the school
The Debsirin School is a well-known secondary school with branches across the country. The original campus was established by Thai King Chulalongkorn in 1885 and has been attended by key figures including Thai prime ministers and diplomats.
