At least 27 killed in blaze at Bangkok pub, Thai officials say
Summary
At least 27 people died in a fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand. Many others were injured, and the fire spread quickly, trapping some victims inside because the venue did not have fire escapes.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.
- Officials confirmed more than 27 people have died, and 63 were injured.
- The pub filled rapidly with smoke after the fire started.
- Some patrons ran to the back of the pub near the bathrooms where there were no fire escapes.
- The Ruamkatanyu Foundation, a volunteer emergency rescue group, helped recover bodies.
- Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the site and spoke to reporters early Monday.
- The exact cause of the fire is not yet clear.
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