Health
Update on Victims of Debsirin Nonthaburi School Shooting
Phra Nang Klao Hospital reports on the status of three critical patients following a shooting incident in Nonthaburi.
On August 7, 2026, Dr. Sakol Sukprom, Director of Phra Nang Klao Hospital in Nonthaburi, provided an update regarding three critical patients admitted following a shooting incident at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
According to Khaosod Online, the incident involved a student who allegedly shot his grandparents at home before entering the school grounds to open fire, resulting in multiple casualties. Addressing reports of an additional fatality at the hospital, Dr. Sakol clarified that the three patients under his care remain alive. One of the patients, a 12-year-old girl who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Two other patients, boys aged 13 and 14, are also receiving treatment, with one having already undergone surgery and showing signs of potential recovery.
For residents and travelers in the area, this event highlights a significant security incident. While the hospital has provided clarity on the status of these specific patients, the broader investigation into the motive and the full extent of the casualties remains ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the perpetrator's background or the security lapses that allowed the incident to occur. Those in the vicinity are advised to monitor local news for official updates from law enforcement and health authorities.