Six major shootings that shook Thailand since 2020
The Nonthaburi school shooting has renewed attention on six major attacks in Thailand since 2020, from Korat and Nong Bua Lamphu to Bangkok and Songkhla
The shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday (August 7) has renewed attention on a series of major shooting incidents in Thailand since 2020, involving shopping centres, a childcare centre, schools and a Bangkok market.
Seven people were reported killed in the Nonthaburi attack — three teachers, three students and the student suspect — while 15 others were injured, two seriously.
The incident is the latest in a series of six major attacks highlighted by Nation TV, beginning with the Korat shooting in February 2020.
1. Korat, February 2020
On February 8, 2020, a soldier carried out a shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima that continued at Terminal 21 shopping centre.
The attack left 30 people dead and more than 50 injured before the gunman was killed by security forces the following morning.
2. Nong Bua Lamphu, October 2022
A former police officer attacked a childcare centre in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu, on October 6, 2022.
A total of 38 people died in the attack and related violence, making it one of Thailand’s deadliest such incidents.
3. Siam Paragon, October 2023
A 14-year-old opened fire inside Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok on October 3, 2023.
Two people — a Chinese woman and a Myanmar national — were killed and four others injured. The teenager later surrendered to police.
4. Or Tor Kor Market, July 2025
A 60-year-old man carried out a shooting at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok on July 28, 2025.
Six people were killed in the incident, including security personnel and people inside the market.
5. Songkhla school, February 2026
On February 11, 2026, an 18-year-old entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai district, Songkhla.
School director Sasiphat Sinsamosorn was seriously injured and later died, while six other people were injured.
6. Debsirin Nonthaburi, August 2026
The latest incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7.
Nation TV reported seven deaths, comprising three teachers, three students and the student suspect. Another 15 people were injured, with two reported in serious condition.
The six incidents have occurred over a period of more than six years and across markedly different settings, from public commercial areas to educational institutions.
