Israeli media report, citing Thai police, that the death toll from a shooting incident in Thailand has risen to seven, including the assailant, with 15 others wounded.
A Thai police statement confirmed Friday morning that the death toll from the school shooting in Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok has risen to seven, including the student attacker, with 15 others wounded. The update marks the first official casualty count from Thai authorities since the incident began.
The Zioneer's coverage tracked the unfolding tragedy from the initial reports earlier this morning of a student opening fire and wounding two others. Within a short period, the death toll escalated: first reports of fatalities, then the shooter's suicide, a teacher confirmed among the dead, and the toll rising to four and then to seven, as reported by Israeli media citing Thai police. Earlier reports indicated approximately 20 wounded, but the latest police statement places the number of wounded at 15.
The attacker, identified as a student at the school, died by suicide after killing a teacher, according to earlier police statements. The motive remains under investigation. The identity of the victims and the full circumstances of the attack have not yet been officially released by Thai authorities.
The investigation continues.
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