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Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27

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Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27

Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.

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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.

ABC News

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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

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.

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.

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 []

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.

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

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

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.

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.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills 27; circuit breaker fault suspected

A deadly blaze ripped through a Bangkok pub overnight, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation into its cause

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

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.

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.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Video shows people flee as flames rip through Bangkok pub

The clip shows people stumbling from the doorway of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok, as flames jet overhead from the inferno inside the popular Thai bar

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.

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

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

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

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/

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub

A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging at the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. Local media identified the venue as Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in the Chatuchak district, described by Sky News as ‌a popular ‌local venue. People are seen trying to flee the building...

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

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.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people; horrifying blaze caught on camera

A massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, officials said. Several videos circulating on social media showed huge flames and thick black smoke billowing out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.

Irish News

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 killed after fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok

Footage shows flames devastating the Na Ladprao beer hall in the northern part of the Thai capital.

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

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 13, 2026

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens

Variety

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· Jun 28, 2026

Jolin Tsai and Chang Chen-yue Lead the Pack at Golden Melody Awards

Taipei Arena erupted on Saturday night as the 37th Golden Melody Awards – the Grammys of the Mandarin pop world – delivered one of its most memorable ceremonies, with pop titan Jolin Tsai walking away with the evening’s ultimate prize. The Golden Melody Awards have long served as the definitive measure of excellence across Mandarin, []

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.

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