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Promising Australian teenage golfer Jessica Bang died in Bangkok, Thailand, at 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament; she had won her first professional event earlier this year, underwent emergency brain surgery, and did not recover; a GoFundMe was launched to help with medical expenses, and the WPGA Tour of Australasia mourned her loss.
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a Thai school, killing eight people and injuring more than 20 in what authorities call Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022. Investigators say the boy learned how to use a firearm via social media and watched violent content online; a BB gun had been confiscated by a teacher the previous year. The shooter’s father publicly apologized, saying, “I am deeply sorry to all the families.” Officials are discussing tighter gun controls and school-safety measures, including mental health screenings and emergency drills, in response to the incident.
A 14-year-old opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and at his grandparents’ home near Bangkok, killing eight people including school staff and his grandparents, then died by suicide; a 12-year-old girl died later in hospital, bringing the toll to nine. Fourteen others were injured, with seven in critical condition, as authorities recovered eight bodies and continued investigations. The gun used was small and reportedly registered to the shooter’s grandfather. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged a new firearms law to restrict civilian gun carrying, amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership and past mass shootings. Schools planned to suspend classes for several days as the situation was investigated.
A 14-year-old gunman opened fire in a Bangkok-area location, killing at least seven people and injuring others; families retrieved bodies from the scene as authorities investigate possible motives, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth violence in Thailand.
A 14-year-old gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20 before turning the weapon on himself; the suspect died by suicide, according to the prime minister. In response, Thailand's education ministry announced stricter school security and compensation of 20,000 THB per death and 5,000 THB per injury to victims' families; the school was temporarily closed as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances of the attack.
A shooting at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok, is ongoing with reports of injuries and fatalities. Authorities say the shooter is a student, and updates from Thai police and media indicate varying casualty numbers while the situation remains active and authorities urge people to stay away.
Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub fire killed at least 32, echoing past Thai nightclub tragedies with crowded venues, rapid flames, thick smoke and blocked exits; investigators suspect an electrical fault igniting flammable insulation, spreading quickly. After the 2009 Santika Club fire, safety rules were tightened but only for venues inside designated entertainment zones, leaving thousands of pubs outside them unregulated. The Bangkok governor has pledged random inspections and stricter standards for such venues, but enforcement and corruption concerns threaten real reform.
A fire at a Bangkok music bar has killed 30 people and left 24 in critical condition, with police examining possible negligence and safety lapses such as blocked exits and potential electrical faults, as authorities pledge stricter inspections and a formal inquiry into the blaze.
A deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed several people, with investigators saying the victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, underscoring concerns about evacuation routes and safety as authorities probe the cause.
A deadly fire swept through Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, killing at least 28 and injuring many as witnesses described a chaotic dash for exits amid smoke in a dark, maze-like interior. Authorities are investigating potential factors such as flammable ceiling decorations and poorly marked exits, while residents call for stronger fire-safety standards and staff training in nightlife venues.
A blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok killed 27 people and injured 73, with many victims found in restrooms as flames swept through the venue. Authorities say a circuit issue and possible carelessness are under investigation, and one exit may have been blocked, hindering evacuations. The owner is in hospital being questioned. It is Thailand’s deadliest fire since the 2009 Santika club tragedy.
A deadly fire at a Bangkok pub has killed at least 27 people, with emergency crews on the scene and authorities investigating the blaze’s cause.
A massive fire at Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok killed at least 27 people and left several injured as firefighters took about 30 minutes to bring the blaze under control; authorities are investigating the cause, with a musician saying smoke emanated from a circuit breaker near the stage before an explosion, echoing past deadly Thai venue fires.
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks, killing eight and injuring others; authorities are investigating the circumstances, highlighting concerns about child drivers and road safety in Thailand.
A Thai court, after a decade-long trial, sentenced Uyghur men Bilal Mohammad and Yusufu Mierali to death for the 2015 Erawan shrine bombing in Bangkok, which killed 20 and injured more than 120. Human rights groups criticized the investigation and proceedings as flawed, but the court upheld the verdict and the defendants plan to appeal.