How many people were killed?

At least six people were killed.

Where did the shooting happen?

The shooting occurred at a high school outside Bangkok, Thailand.

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What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

First publishedAug 7, 04:12 UTC

Last updatedAug 8, 21:50 UTC · 9d ago

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Answer

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, killing at least six and injuring 15 others. The shooter was a student who also killed his grandparents before the attack. The incident occurred on Friday.

Reported by 10 outlets — BBC World, NYT Home, NPR News, ABC News, CBS News, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

A student in Thailand shot and killed several people at a high school. The student also killed his grandparents before the attack. Many people were injured in the shooting.

Why it matters

This story is important because it shows the impact of violence on a community. It also highlights the need for better safety measures in schools.

In brief

Who was the shooter?: A student at the high school.
How many people were killed?: At least six people were killed.
Where did the shooting happen?: The shooting occurred at a high school outside Bangkok, Thailand.

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How outlets are framing the same story

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Outlets reported varying numbers of deaths and injuries, but most agreed that the shooter was a student who also killed his grandparents. Some outlets focused on the student's motive, while others emphasized the impact on the community.

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Scouting report
Student was also a killer of his grandparents
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Al JazeeraAug 7, 09:13Student opened fire after killing grandparents
BBC WorldAug 7, 17:17Teenage boy shot grandparents before school attack
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Scouting report
Student was the shooter, but motive unclear
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NPR NewsAug 7, 05:34Student shoots multiple people at a high school
CBS NewsAug 7, 06:31Student shot several people at a high school
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Scouting report
High number of deaths and injuries reported
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ABC NewsAug 7, 06:53At least 6 people killed, more than a dozen injured
NYT HomeAug 7, 06:15Thailand School Shooting Leaves at Least Six

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