At least 27 killed as fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok
A devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, has resulted in at least 27 deaths. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blaze, which occurred early Monday morning.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness in high-density public venues in Thailand.
A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning (July 13, 2026), killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.
Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital as people tried to flee, with thick black smoke pluming into the sky.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters at the scene that 27 people died and several have been taken to the hospital. He said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Bodies of victims of a fire are seen laid in a row in Bangkok, Thailand | Photo Credit: AP
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