Death Toll in Thailand School Shooting Rises to 8... Shooter 'Watched Violent Content'

The death toll from the school shooting in Thailand has risen to 8, and it was revealed that the teenage male suspect learned how to use firearms through social media and watched violent content.

According to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, a 12-year-old girl who was receiving treatment at a hospital near Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok, has passed away.

Consequently, the death toll from the shooting rampage carried out by a 14-year-old male student at the school on the 7th has increased to 8, including 5 teachers and school staff members as well as the suspect's grandparents.

Including the suspect, who took his own life at the time of the incident, the total number of fatalities is 9.

According to the Ministry of Public Health, as of the previous day, 14 people were hospitalized for treatment, 7 of whom are in critical condition.

The majority of the injured are students aged 12 to 14.

Police have questioned around 10 witnesses and others so far, stating that they found the suspect had developed an interest in how to use firearms about 1 to 2 years ago and learned how to handle them through social media.

They also reported that an inspection of his PC confirmed he watched social media content containing violent material, though there is still no evidence that he actually practiced shooting.

Police added that last year, the suspect brought a BB air gun to school, which was confiscated by a teacher.

In connection with this incident, the Thai Ministry of Education announced that it will formulate new school safety guidelines within the next 3 months.

These guidelines will include mental health screenings, expert support systems for high-risk individuals, emergency response drills, anti-school violence campaigns, and strengthened monitoring to block prohibited items from being brought into schools.

(Photo: Capture of Bangkok Post website, Yonhap News)
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