At least 27 people died and 63 were injured in a devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok early Monday. Many victims were found trapped in the restrooms, seeking shelter from the rapidly spreading flames and smoke. The fire, believed to have started near a stage circuit breaker, has sparked renewed concerns about entertainment venue safety in Thailand.
The Tragic Incident
At least 27 people died and 63 were injured in a fire that tore through a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday morning. The blaze, which erupted around midnight at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao venue, was brought under control by firefighters within half an hour. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the death toll, noting that many victims were found in the restrooms at the back of the pub, where they had sought shelter from the flames and smoke.
Eyewitness Accounts and Cause
Survivors reported that the fire began near a circuit breaker on stage, followed by an explosion and rapid spread of smoke. Twenty-two of the injured remain in critical condition.
Safety Concerns Reignited
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which has reignited concerns about fire safety standards at entertainment venues in Thailand. The tragedy follows similar incidents in 2022 and 2009, which also resulted in multiple fatalities.