I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Summary
A fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok during a live music performance, killing 33 people and injuring 15 critically. Four members of the band Thotsakan, including vocalist Nahathai Satjalert who was the girlfriend of band leader Athipat Wichan, died in the fire.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok during a concert.
- 33 people died and 15 others were critically injured in the blaze.
- Four members of the band Thotsakan died, including vocalists Nahathai Satjalert and Thitiwat Kaewkanha, keyboardist Pruttipong Phutmon, and drummer Nathaphat Thammanitha.
- Nahathai Satjalert was the girlfriend of the band leader, Athipat Wichan, who survived with injuries.
- Athipat expressed sorrow and regret for bringing Nahathai into the band and for the loss of his friends.
- The fire started suddenly during the performance, with the band initially mistaking smoke for stage effects.
- The band Thotsakan had recently gone through a new phase with new members joining in the past few years.
- Survivors described the fire as fast and intense, with blocked escape routes making it hard to get out.
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