Blocked exits, faulty wiring? Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
Many of those who died were found in the toilets, raising questions about safety standards.
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Bangkok pub blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
Bangkok bar blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand
July 13 - An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday.
As it happened: Thai police probe possible negligence in deadly Bangkok bar fire
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Thailand PM visits aftermath of deadly Bangkok bar fire
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Live: ‘The fire spread very quickly’ — Bangkok blaze is deadliest such incident in Thailand in 20 years
An explosive fire at a popular bar in Chatuchak district has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
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Bangkok bar fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed
A band member at the venue told local media that smoke suddenly filled the room after the lights briefly went out, followed by a massive explosion and fire.
At least 27 dead in Bangkok pub fire
Musicians at the venue described "smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage followed by the power going out and an explosion", says Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire
Musicians at the venue described "smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage followed by the power going out and an explosion", says Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Bar fire in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district kills at least 27 people
PM Anutin, who visited the site, said many ran to the back of the pub but there were no fire escapes.
Bangkok bar fire kills 27, Thai officials say emergency exits were obstructed
PM Anutin, who visited the site, said many ran to the back of the pub but there were no fire escapes.
ASEAN hopes to see progress on peace plan by Myanmar
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