Key Facts

• The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, near Bangkok.
• One teacher was killed and four other people were injured in the incident.
• The gunman was identified as a student who later took his own life.
• Around 3,100 students and 147 teachers attend this school.
• A student described hearing multiple gunshots and initially mistaking them for firecrackers.
• In recent years, Thailand has experienced other deadly school shootings.
• Thai gun laws are strict, with up to 10 years in prison for illegal firearm possession.
• New rules require medical checks for gun buyers or license renewals after past shootings.