At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire

At least 27 people died and 18 were injured in a devastating fire that engulfed a Bangkok bar in the early hours of Monday morning, Thai authorities reported.

The blaze erupted at a popular brewery in the Na Pradprao area, north of the Thai capital, shortly before midnight. Fire services worked to control the fire, which was largely contained by approximately 00:26 local time, according to Thai public broadcaster Thai PBS.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene to assess the situation, confirming the death toll and noting that several injured individuals had been transported to hospitals. Bangkok Governor Chachachart Sittiphan provided further details, stating that among the 18 injured, eight were in critical condition. He added that authorities are actively investigating the incident and gathering information to identify the victims.

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27 had passed away and that several injured had been transferred to the hospital.

Preliminary inspections of the site revealed potential issues with the building's interior layout and evacuation routes. The governor indicated that tables and decorative items may have obstructed escape paths, hindering the evacuation process. This incident draws parallels to a previous tragedy in August 2022, when a nightclub fire in Thailand resulted in at least 15 deaths and 37 injuries, leading to charges of negligence against the owner.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the Bangkok bar fire. The focus remains on identifying the victims and understanding the sequence of events that led to such a high casualty count, with particular attention being paid to the building's safety features and emergency exit accessibility.

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besides the 27 dead there were 18 injured, of which eight were “serious”.