Aftermath of Bangkok’s deadly pub fire that killed at least 27 people
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
A catastrophic fire swept through a popular Bangkok nightclub on July 13, claiming at least 27 lives in one of Thailand's deadliest venue disasters. The inferno erupted during a live band performance, rapidly filling the establishment with thick smoke and flames. Investigators discovered that emergency evacuation routes were blocked by commercial obstructions, severely hampering escape efforts. Authorities are now examining safety violations and structural failures that contributed to the tragedy's devastating death toll.
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Aftermath of Bangkok’s deadly pub fire that killed at least 27 people
Footage shows the aftermath of a deadly fire that ravaged a Bangkok pub, killing at least 27 people. In the early hours of Monday (13 July), a blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub whilst a band was playing, with the venue soon becoming engulfed in smoke and flames. Many of the victims were found inside bathrooms at the back of the pub. Emergency exits had been obstructed by beer crates and tables, according to Chadchart Sittipunt, Bangkok’s governor. Footage shows the charred remains of the beer hall, as firefighters and police officers inspect the destroyed building.
