Devastating blaze tears through Bangkok pub killing 27 people and injuring 63

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene and confirmed the death toll to journalists, adding multiple people had been transported to hospital for treatment.

Emergency crews managed to extinguish the flames within approximately 30 minutes of arriving.

Footage captured revealed intense fire pouring from the establishment’s entrance as people desperately attempted to escape, with dense black smoke rising above the northern Bangkok neighbourhood.

A musician who had been performing at the venue provided crucial details about the moments before the disaster.

The performer told the Prime Minister he observed smoke emanating from a circuit breaker positioned near the stage, shortly before the electricity failed.

An explosion then followed, with thick smoke rapidly filling the premises.

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Numerous bodies were discovered in the restroom area towards the rear of the pub.

This suggests some may have been attempting to find an alternative escape route as the fire spread through the building.

Authorities continue to investigate the precise cause of the blaze, with Mr Charnvirakul confirming enquiries remain ongoing.

The tragedy marks another deadly incident at a Thai entertainment venue in recent years.

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In 2022, 14 people lost their lives when fire swept through a music pub in the eastern region of the country.

Thailand’s worst nightlife disaster occurred on New Year’s Eve 2009, when flames engulfed the Santika nightclub in Bangkok, killing 66 people and leaving more than 200 with injuries.

That fire was reportedly ignited by a fireworks display held inside the venue.

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