World · 7 August 2026

Six killed in Thailand school shooting outside Bangkok

A high school near Bangkok was the scene of a shooting on Friday, where a student killed three teachers and three students. Authorities gave conflicting information on total casualties, with one official saying 15 were injured and another reporting 22 injured. Police are investigating the motive and believe the gun was taken from the student's family.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 August 2026 at 9:41

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