Fire at Bangkok Pub Kills At Least 27 People
Officials said 63 people were hospitalized as investigators examined whether blocked exits and an electrical fault helped fuel the blaze.
- On Sunday, July 12, a fire broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 27 people and injuring 73 others as flames spread rapidly across the ceiling.
- Investigators are examining whether electrical short circuits near the stage ignited flammable ceiling decorations, while police noted obstructed emergency exits—including one blocked by a shelf—severely hindered evacuation.
- Musician Athipat 'Ice' Wijarn, performing at the bar, recounted an explosion and thick smoke filling the venue, while Laotian tourist Kan Kutirat said he "heard loud screaming from a lot of people inside—chaos happened."
- Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the site Monday, pledging care for victims, as the Justice Ministry offered 300,000 baht per deceased victim and up to 80,000 baht for medical costs.
- This tragedy marks Thailand's deadliest fire since the 2009 Santika nightclub blaze, reviving long-standing concerns about safety regulations and combustible materials in crowded entertainment venues.
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The firefighters quickly extinguished the fire when they arrived at the site, but the flames spread extremely quickly, with the smoke making it difficult to find exits. Most of the victims were found in the bathrooms.
Dozens killed in Bangkok bar blaze (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)
Smoke blocked off all visibility, trapping disoriented customers in the restrooms, Thai police have said A deadly blaze swept through a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, late on Sunday, leaving at least 28 people dead and dozens more critically injured, the authorities have reported. According to eyewitness accounts the fire originated near the bar’s music stage...
An investigation is under way to determine the circumstances of the tragedy, in particular with regard to the exit that appeared to be blocked.
According to initial estimates of the Thai authorities, the fire in a restaurant in Bangkok has probably been triggered by air conditioning on the ceiling.
Safety and health regulations, which are particularly lax in bars and nightclubs, are a long-standing concern in the country.
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