The suspect in the school shooting in Thailand has died by suicide, according to local media. The attack left two people dead and around 20 injured, with the shooter excluded from the death toll.
Local media in Thailand confirm that the suspect in the school shooting in Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi, northern Thailand, died by suicide, bringing the official death toll to two people — excluding the shooter — with approximately 20 wounded. The development was reported by local outlets at 07:19 Jerusalem Friday. The suspect's identity and motive remain under investigation.
The Zioneer first reported the incident at 06:25 Jerusalem, citing Israeli media reports that a student opened fire at the school, wounding two other students. Within minutes, the scope of the attack escalated: fatalities were confirmed, and the number of wounded rose to about 20, with the shooter identified as a student. By 07:03, The Zioneer published a consolidated report stating that a student had opened fire at the school in Bang Kruai, with several killed and approximately 20 wounded. The earlier reports originated from Israeli news outlet N12, with additional details later provided by local Thai media.
No further details are available regarding the circumstances of the shooter's suicide. Investigations into the suspect's identity and motive are ongoing. The shooting is not believed to be linked to any broader security incident.
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