A mass shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi school, a prestigious institution northwest of Bangkok, resulted in nine deaths including the teenage perpetrator and over 30 injuries. The youngest victim was a 12-year-old girl named Naphat Chaimar who had been enrolled at the school for only three months as a seventh-grade student.
During Naphat’s funeral service at Wat Lat Pla Duk temple in Nonthaburi province, Nithi Yimruang, the father of the 14-year-old shooter, arrived and knelt in traditional supplication before the deceased girl’s parents. Overcome with emotion, he sought their forgiveness for the violence committed by his son. Naphat’s father, Pongthon Chaimar, helped the man to his feet and accepted his apology. The grieving parents extended compassion to Nithi, acknowledging his own suffering and loss.
The shooter had used his grandfather’s firearm to carry out the attack and had lived with his paternal grandparents since his parents’ separation when he was two years old. Despite regular weekend visits and involvement in his son’s education, Nithi reported that the teenager had become increasingly withdrawn and uncommunicative in recent months, offering only noncommittal responses when asked about school. The father expressed bewilderment regarding his son’s actions.
Naphat’s death was marked by significant national recognition of grief. King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida sent wreaths to the funeral, and the palace announced the king had granted royal patronage to all victims and their families. This designation provided medical care under royal auspices for the injured and royal sponsorship for funeral and cremation rites. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and several cabinet ministers also sent tributes.
Pongthon described his daughter as a vibrant, ambitious young person who had recently participated in dance and costume competitions and was scheduled to compete in a cheerleading event. She was struck while leaving a vaccination appointment at the school. Her father stated that he did not hold the school responsible for the tragedy, characterizing such incidents as unpredictable events that could occur anywhere globally.
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