NONTHABURI, Thailand – Police investigating the deadly shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School have questioned 16 witnesses and are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the ammunition was obtained. Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajaroen, Deputy Commander of the Nonthaburi Provincial Police, said on August 8 that investigators had identified more than 20 people who may need to provide information. So far, 16 witnesses have been questioned, including around six or seven students who were classmates or friends of the suspect, with the remainder being teachers.
Police are also coordinating with a Thai-language teacher mentioned in connection with an issue under investigation. The teacher has not yet provided a statement, and officers are arranging for the individual to meet investigators. Investigators are examining the source of the ammunition after friends reportedly told police that the suspect was interested in playing BB guns. Officers are seeking to establish whether the suspect had previous experience or training involving firearms or whether this was the first time a real firearm had been used. Police confirmed that the ammunition recovered in connection with the incident was live ammunition. Investigators recovered 34 rounds that had reportedly remained in a bag, while other ammunition had been used during the incident.
The investigative team has also visited a shooting range in Bang Bua Thong district to determine whether the suspect had previously trained or practiced there. Police said no record had been found so far showing that the suspect had used the facility. The suspect’s parents were questioned by police on August 7. Investigators may call them back for further questioning if additional issues arise or new information needs to be clarified. Police said the investigation remains ongoing, with officers continuing to gather witness statements and examine evidence to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. The confirmed death toll remains at eight.
