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Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people

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A massive fire has devastated a music bar in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and critically injuring 25 others

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people

A massive fire has devastated a music bar in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and critically injuring 25 others.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 After Midnight Circuit Breaker Blast Traps Victims

A midnight fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok killed 27 people and injured 63, with many victims found trapped in back restrooms. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said a musician saw smoke from a stage circuit breaker before power failed and smoke engulfed the venue.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead

More than two dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, spreading quickly and apparently sending many patrons fleeing toward the bathrooms at the back of the venue, where they died. Dozens of others were injured. The blaze broke out while a band was playing at []

Daily Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire: Dozens killed as massive blaze rips through bar

The cause of the fire was still under investigation.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok Bar Fire: 27 Killed, Dozens Injured As Blaze Tears Through Na Ladprao Pub (Watch Video)

A massive fire ripped through a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, killing at least 27 people and leaving dozens more injured, officials said. Videos from the scene showed flames engulfing the entrance of the venue as thick smoke spread rapidly through the building, sending panicked patrons rushing to escape.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok

At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok eatery fire: At least 27 dead, 63 injured after stage circuit breaker explodes

A devastating fire at a Bangkok eatery killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others early Monday morning. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a stage circuit breaker explosion, spread rapidly through ceiling decorations. Most fatalities resulted from smoke inhalation as panicked victims fled towards the rear toilets.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 dead as investigation begins

A fire at a pub in Bangkok that broke out around midnight has killed at least 27 people, with several others taken to hospital, authorities say. Firefighters have been able to contain the blaze, and crews have been checking the site for any belongings. Thailand's Prime Minister says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

RTL Today

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· Jul 13, 2026

Authorities launch investigation: Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fast-moving fire tore through a crowded Bangkok bar, trapping many patrons and prompting an investigation into possible blocked fire exits and safety failures.

Fark

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire which, judging from the photos, seems to have involved a plasma cannon [Scary]

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 13, 2026

At Least 27 Killed in Bangkok Pub Fire

At least 27 people were killed and 22 critically injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar overnight. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible electrical short circuit in an air conditioner. #Bangkok

Daily Finland

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire kills 27 in Bangkok pub

A fire at a pub near Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured more than 10 others late Sunday, Thai media reported, said Xinhua. The fire broke out at around 11:57 p.m. local time and was later extinguished. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday, and said most of the victims died from smoke inhalation. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

Times of India

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· Jul 13, 2026

'We heard an explosion, then flames spread': Survivors recount Bangkok pub inferno that killed 27

In a horrific incident, a raging fire swept through a crowded pub in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals. Panic ensued as smoke enveloped the venue, with numerous victims cornered at the rear due to obstructed emergency exits. Eyewitnesses shared their desperate attempts to escape the chaos as the inferno blazed shortly before midnight.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok fire kills 27, injures 63

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured in a major fire at a pub in northern Bangkok.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Media] NEW - At least 27 people have been ‌killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangko [...]

NEW - At least 27 people have been ‌killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/iwzv75y7oq/@disclosetvDisclose.tvFire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63Breaking news from around the world.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Horror Bar Fire Kills at Least 27

Chalinee Thirasupa / REUTERSA massive fire that broke out at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, early on Monday morning killed at least 27 people. The fire was reported around midnight and took about 30 minutes for firefighters to bring it under control, officials said. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that at least 27 people had been killed in the blaze and that several of those injured had been taken to the hospital. Charnvirakul said a musician who performed at the pub told him they saw a circuit breaker emit smoke before the power went out, followed by an explosion and a thick cloud of smoke. The prime minister added that many victims were found at the restrooms toward the back of the bar, and that the cause of the fire is under investigation. It’s not the only mass casualty fire the nation has experienced in recent years. In 2022, 14 people died after a fire burned down a music pub in eastern Thailand.Read it at APRead more at The Daily Beast.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub blaze kills 27: A look at the world's deadliest club fires

The explosive fire, which broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, killed 27 people and injured dozens

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed, 63 Injured in Bangkok Pub Fire; Probe Underway

BANGKOK, July 13: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured, including 22 in critical condition, after a fire tore through a crowded pub in Bangkok late Sunday, authorit...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.

ABC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

What to know about the Bangkok bar fire that killed 27

Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok bar fire that killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more, the latest in a long history of catastrophic fires at bars, clubs, and other nightlife venues worldwide

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded, says governor

A fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons from escaping.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead, 22 critically injured after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. “We have recovered 27 bodies, others are being sent to hospital,” said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, ‌who visited the site of the fire that broke out just before midnight on Sunday. Based on survivor accounts, Anutin said the pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak...

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao beer hall in the [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire breaks out at a beer hall in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

LIVE: Site of Bangkok pub fire that killed 27 people

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical ‌condition, officials said, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. #fire #rongbeernalatphrao #pub #Chatuchak #Bangkok #Thailand #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

27 killed in fire at brewery in Bangkok, Thailand

A fire has swept through a brewery and entertainment venue in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 27 people and injuring others, according to rescue officials. Many of the victims were reportedly found inside the bathrooms. The fire was reported at 11:57 p.m. Sunday at a venue in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. Firefighters arrived five minutes later [] The post 27 killed in fire at brewery in Bangkok, Thailand appeared first on BNO News.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed in Restaurant Fire in Thailand

Bangkok, July 13 (QNA) - Authorities in Thailand announced that 27 people were killed in a fire that broke out in a restaurant in the capital, Bangkok, before firefighters were able to bring it under control.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

27 die after fire rages through popular venue in Bangkok bar district

27 die after fire rages through popular venue in Bangkok bar district

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : Bangkok Bar Fire Kills At Least 27, Authorities Investigate Cause

BANGKOK, July 13 (Bernama) -- At least 27 people were killed and 18 others injured after a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok's Lat Phrao area in Chatuchak district early Monday morning.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok after fire breaks out at bar: Officials

At least 27 people are dead and another 22 are in critical condition after a fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, erupted early Monday morning local time. A large blaze engulfed the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the nation’s capital, sending patrons fleeing into the bathrooms at the back of the []

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 as Blocked Emergency Exits Hamper Escape

An explosive fire tore through a packed pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, early Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens more after blocked emergency exits trapped patrons trying to escape thick smoke and flames. The blaze erupted around midnight at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok, sending customers scrambling [] The post Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 as Blocked Emergency Exits Hamper Escape appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok horror bar fire kills dozens with many more hospitalised

Emergency services rushed to a bar in Bangkok, Thailand with a massive fire ripping through the building and dozens of people have been killed in the tragedy

CNN

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· Jul 13, 2026

Pub fire in Bangkok leaves dozens dead

At least 27 people were killed after a fire tore through a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, early Monday morning, officials said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

DW News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Deadly Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27 | DW News

At least 27 people were killed after a fire ripped through a Bangkok bar. Authorities say many victims fled toward the back of the venue as flames and smoke spread through the building. #bangkok #thailand #fire #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

UPI

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, injures many others

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, injures many others

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, officials say

A fire that ‌engulfed a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok has killed at least 27 people, authorities say.

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

A funeral delayed, a mother uninformed: About two Kanpur friends who lost their lives in Lucknow fire tragedy

As many as 15 persons were killed after a major fire engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area. Among those dead are two friends from Kanpur– 28-year-old Sanyam Vij and 25-year-old Surajbhan Singh. The two young men, colleagues at an animation studio and close friends for years, were among those trapped inside the building when the blaze broke out.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Huge blaze rips through Bangkok pub

A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 killed and another 22 critically injured in terrifying Bangkok bar fire

A likely cause has been identified At least 27 people have been killed while 22 others have suffered heavy injuries as a result of a fire in a Bangkok pub, officials in Thailand have confirmed. The number of victims was revealed by the Thai prime minister and other officials. Fire Rescue Thailand shared a []

CBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Thai investigators focus on potential negligence in Bangkok club fire that killed 27, injured 73

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials said on Monday, with police investigating possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled ‌to flee the burning venue.

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire at Bangkok pub kills 27, injures dozens, 22 critical

A fire at a pub near Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late Sunday killed 27 people and injured dozens others, of whom 22 are in critical ‌condition, officials said on Monday.

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