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AT LEAST 27 PEOPLE KILLED IN BANGKOK BAR FIRE

MON 13 JUL 2026 ASIA

A fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district shortly after midnight on Monday, according to reports. The blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao killed at least 27 people. The BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head visited the scene following the incident.

The fire has prompted concerns regarding fire safety standards in Thailand. Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reported from the site where the blaze tore through the establishment. The incident occurred at a public venue during operating hours.

Authorities have not yet released confirmed details regarding the cause of the fire or the full circumstances surrounding the deaths. Further investigation into fire safety protocols at the venue and similar establishments is expected to follow. The incident marks a significant loss of life in a public space incident in Thailand.

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