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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Riley Hoffman

Bangkok pub fire under investigation after 27 people killed early Monday morning

  • A devastating fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok early Monday resulted in at least 27 fatalities and several injuries.
  • Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the death toll and stated that the cause of the inferno is currently under investigation .
  • A musician performing at the venue reported seeing smoke from a circuit breaker, followed by a power outage and an explosion, before thick smoke filled the pub.
  • Many of the victims were discovered in the restrooms located at the rear of the establishment, according to the Prime Minister.
  • This tragedy follows previous fatal pub fires in Thailand, including incidents in 2022 that killed 14 and a 2009 New Year's Eve blaze that claimed 66 lives.

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At least 27 killed after fire broke out at Bangkok pub, leaving dozens of others injured

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