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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28

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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 13, 2026
Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens
Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens
Kuwait Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
BANGKOK: A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two deca...
Daily Express
· Jul 12, 2026
Bangkok pub fire: Dozens killed as massive blaze rips through bar
The cause of the fire was still under investigation.
ABC News
· 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
Latestly.com
· 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.
Al Arabiya English
· 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
Fark
· 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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The Tribune
· 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.
Associated Press
· Jul 13, 2026
Huge fire at a Bangkok beer hall kills at least 27
A fire which engulfed a beer hall in Bangkok overnight killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. Firefighters brought the blaze under control early Monday. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight Sunday - footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging. #thailand #bangkok #news Thumbnail picture credit: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
BNO News
· 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.
Daily Finland
· 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.
Egyptian Gazette
· 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.
DNyuz
· 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 []
Modern Diplomacy
· 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.
Reuters
· 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/
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
RAPPLER
· Jul 13, 2026
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, leaves 22 critically injured
The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in Thailand's tourism hub in recent years
Sky News Australia
· 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.
Al Jazeera
· 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 Mirror
· 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
Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok
At least 27 dead in restaurant fire in Bangkok
Times of India
· 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.
South China Morning Post
· 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...
Daily Mail
· 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
The Hindu BusinessLine
· 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
Irish News
· 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.
CBC News
· 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.
RTL Today
· 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
· 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.
RTÉ News
· Jul 13, 2026
Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded - Governor
An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking on smoke from escaping the burning venue.
Interaksyon
· Jul 13, 2026
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed
Over 60 people hospitalised after the fire, officials said Beer crates and table obstructed fire exits – Bangkok governor Initial assessment points to air-conditioner electrical short circuit BANGKOK — An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said on Monday, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed appeared first on Interaksyon.
UPI
· Jul 13, 2026
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, injures many others
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, injures many others
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