Overview
- Emergency crews were alerted around midnight and firefighters brought the blaze under control in roughly 30 minutes in the early hours of Monday.
- Officials confirmed at least 27 people died and about 18 were injured, with at least eight in serious condition and many victims found in bathrooms at the back of the pub.
- A musician told authorities he saw smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage, then an explosion and a power cut, a lead line investigators are now examining.
- Preliminary on‑site inspections found evacuation routes blocked by tables and decorative items, which officials say may have impeded escape and raised questions about safety compliance.
- The fire revives scrutiny of Thailand’s nightclub and pub safety rules and is likely to trigger a formal probe of the venue’s licensing and enforcement practices as officials identify victims and gather forensic evidence.