Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, Injures 63; Survivors Recall Escape Struggles

A devastating fire ripped through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak District late Sunday night, claiming at least 27 lives and leaving 63 others hospitalized. Twenty-two of the injured are in critical condition.

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We have evacuated 27 bodies. The other victims were taken to the hospital.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene after rescue teams evacuated victims. He confirmed the grim toll, with many bodies recovered from the area near the rear toilets. Survivors recounted how smoke rapidly engulfed the pub, creating panic and hindering escape routes. Many patrons found themselves trapped in the rear sections of the venue, struggling to find a way out.

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Smoke was everywhere.

Firefighters described the scene as chaotic, with smoke filling every space, leading to many victims suffering from smoke inhalation. The intense smoke was as dangerous as the flames, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased, as many did not carry identification, and some injured individuals remain unconscious.

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Most of the survivors found had difficulty breathing due to smoke inhalation.