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Death toll in school shooting in Thailand rises to nine

The school shooting in Thailand has resulted in nine fatalities, including a twelve-year-old girl who succumbed to her injuries.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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During a school shooting in Thailand, a total of nine people have died. The death toll has risen after a twelve-year-old girl passed away on Saturday from her injuries. This has been confirmed by the Plai Bang police in Nonthaburi province and reported to the news agency Reuters.

According to reports, the attacks were carried out by a student at the school. Prior to the shooting, this student is also said to have killed his grandparents. In total, six people had died as a result of the shooting before the death toll rose further with the girl's passing.

The shooting has garnered significant attention in Thailand and raised concerns over school safety. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the shooting and the background of the perpetrator.

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