Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27

Overview

• A fire broke out late Sunday night at a pub in northern Bangkok, leaving at least 27 people dead and sending dozens to hospitals.
• Firefighters said they controlled the flames in about 30 minutes while videos from rescuers showed patrons fleeing through the front door.
• Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the death toll and said investigators are conducting on-site inquiries into how the blaze started.
• Authorities and the Bangkok governor reported that many victims were found near a back restroom and an emergency exit that officials say may have been obstructed, and smoke is believed to have been the main cause of death.
• The disaster echoes deadly nightclub and pub fires in Thailand in 2022 and 2009 and could prompt tighter enforcement of safety rules as officials complete the probe.