A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed at least 28 people and injured 71 others, with 25 in critical condition.
The blaze, potentially caused by an air conditioner electrical short circuit, started near the stage and spread rapidly due to flammable ceiling decorations. Panicked patrons were trapped in darkness as the fire cut power, and many victims tragically suffocated in a bathroom while seeking shelter.
Bangkok authorities have closed the building for 30 days, promised a thorough safety investigation, and announced financial compensation for the victims' families and the injured.
