Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28 people
A deadly fire at a Bangkok bar has resulted in at least 28 deaths and over 70 injuries, marking Thailand's worst such incident in nearly two decades. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blaze and potential safety violations at the venue.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights critical issues regarding fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness in public entertainment venues.
Investigators combed through the wreckage on Monday (July 13, 2026) of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 28 people, as relatives began the grim task of identifying the dead.
More than 70 people were injured following the blaze on Sunday evening (July 12, 2026) on the outskirts of the Thai capital, officials said, the country’s worst such incident for almost two decades.
Flames ripped through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant and burst out of the entrance, sending people fleeing, several with their clothing burnt or ablaze.
“Everybody was running, squeezing into each other,” recalled Athipat “Ice” Wijarn, whose bandmates were on stage when the fire broke out around 11 p.m. (1600 GMT) Sunday (July 12, 2026).
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