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At least 27 killed, 63 injured in Bangkok pub fire

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least 27 people have died and over 63 others were injured in a fire that broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok.
  • The cause of the fire, which occurred on July 13, 2026, is currently under investigation.
  • Local media reported the fire started in the Chatuchak district of the Thai capital.

A deadly fire at a popular pub in Bangkok has resulted in at least 27 fatalities and more than 63 injuries, according to an official from a local rescue service. The incident occurred at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in the Chatuchak district of the Thai capital on July 13, 2026.

Anwut Pho-ampai of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, a voluntary emergency rescue service, confirmed the grim toll. "There are more than 27 dead," he stated. The exact details surrounding the outbreak of the fire remain unclear, and the cause is under investigation, as reported by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Local media indicated that the fire is believed to have originated within the pub premises. Emergency services responded swiftly, working to control the blaze and rescue those trapped inside. The incident marks one of the deadliest fires in the popular tourist hub in recent years.

Images from the scene showed members of emergency services working outside the pub following the deadly fire. The investigation into the cause is ongoing, with authorities seeking to understand how the tragedy unfolded.

There are more than 27 dead

โ€” Anwut Pho-ampaiAn official from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation confirmed the number of fatalities resulting from the pub fire.
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