Fire kills 27 in Bangkok pub -- Thai media

13/07/2026 19:17

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ຂປລ (KPL/Xinhua)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.

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.

KPL

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