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Prime Minister Orders Urgent Support Following School Shooting in Nonthaburi
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged urgent financial aid and safety reforms following a shooting incident at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his condolences following a shooting incident involving a male student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province. According to Khaosod Online, the Prime Minister has emphasized that public safety must remain the highest priority and has issued a directive to prevent any recurrence of such an event.
In response to the tragedy, the government has initiated urgent relief measures. Paradorn Prissananantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Disaster Relief Fund, is scheduled to hold a meeting to finalize compensation packages. Based on established precedents for disaster relief, the proposed compensation includes 1,000,000 THB for fatalities, 700,000 THB for cases of disability, and 200,000 THB for serious injuries, with additional provisions for minor injuries.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights a period of heightened sensitivity regarding school security protocols in the region. While the government has committed to immediate financial support for the victims' families, the specific long-term security measures to be implemented at schools remain to be confirmed. Authorities are currently managing the aftermath, and further updates regarding the investigation and the finalization of the relief fund distribution are expected to follow.