Bangkok Pub Fire Claims 27 Lives | Global News

A horrific fire tore through a Bangkok pub early Monday, claiming at least 27 lives before firefighters could contain it—smoke billowed, panic erupted, and victims were trapped in restrooms and back rooms. The Prime Minister confirmed the toll, as survivors described seeing smoke from a circuit breaker before a sudden power cut and explosion. This tragedy echoes past disasters in Thailand, including a 2022 music pub fire that killed 14 and the 2009 Santika nightclub blaze that claimed 66 lives—highlighting urgent safety gaps and the devastating speed with which chaos can strike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16b9ee01c21e2027