Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 35, medical centre says

The death toll from a devastating fire at a Bangkok pub on July 13 has climbed to 35, with city emergency services confirming 21 individuals remain hospitalized. Twelve of those are in critical condition, according to the Erawan Emergency Medical Centre. Another 48 injured in the blaze have since been discharged.

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Twenty-one people were still in hospital, with 12 still in critical condition.

The fire erupted shortly before midnight at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, rapidly filling the popular venue with thick smoke. Thai police are actively investigating possible negligence, with initial findings indicating that emergency exits were obstructed, hindering escape for patrons.

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Another 48 people injured in the blaze have been discharged.

Authorities have not yet filed charges as the venue's owner is reportedly still in the hospital. In response to the tragedy, the government has pledged to implement stricter regulations, including random inspections of establishments. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that over 800 venues have been inspected in the past three days, resulting in 56 being ordered to suspend operations due to safety concerns.

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In the last three days, over 800 venues have been inspected, with 56 ordered to suspend operations due to safety issues.