A female vocalist and girlfriend of the lead singer of the Thot Kanthot band has died following a fire at a beer hall in the Lad Phrao area of Bangkok. A male band member remains missing, with the latest update on band members provided on July 13, 2025.

The fire at the beer hall in the Lad Phrao district of Bangkok caused numerous deaths and injuries, including members of the Thot Kanthot band.

The band leader, Thot Kanthot, posted an update on Facebook regarding his band members' status following the entertainment venue fire in the Lad Phrao area. He confirmed that Brice, the band's vocalist and his girlfriend, has died.

Another male vocalist remains uncontactable and his location is unknown. Keyboard player Guang has not responded to contact attempts, while drummer Biew is currently in critical condition and under observation.

The band leader appealed for public cooperation to stop sharing unverified information, as it may cause confusion. He expressed gratitude for all the support and concern received.

Meanwhile, relatives of multiple missing persons have posted on social media to search for family members who may have been at the fire scene.

A former civil servant teacher was killed after riding his motorcycle against traffic up an overpass and being struck head-on by a pickup truck that couldn't brake in time during a curved section. The collision occurred at 3:00 a.m. on July 13, 2025, on the Bang Phra overpass heading toward Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao province. Deputy Superintendent Traidet Tojornjern of Muang Chachoengsao Police Station reported that medical staff from Buddhaso Hospital and Chachoengsao rescue workers responded to the scene.

The victim, Mr. Payap (surname withheld), approximately 65 years old and a retired government school teacher, was found with both legs broken, fractured ribs, and a large laceration under his chin. His brown Yamaha Fino motorcycle, registered in Chachoengsao, was found overturned in the middle of the road with its front completely crushed. An Isuzu pickup truck registered in Phatthalung was at the scene with damage to its white front bumper. The driver, Mr. Atthawut (surname withheld), 29 years old, stated that he was heading to work in Prachuap Khiri Khan province when the motorcyclist suddenly appeared riding against traffic in the far right lane at high speed on the curved section of the overpass. He was unable to brake in time and struck the motorcycle with full force.

Police found beer bottles scattered across the road at the scene, suggesting the victim may have recently left a bar or purchased alcohol. Authorities ordered a blood test to determine the presence of alcohol and to establish the full cause of the accident.

A female influencer named Ritaa posted about a late-night beer bar fire in the Lad Prao area, where a friend survived the incident. She shared video of her friend escaping the smoke-filled venue as the fire spread rapidly. Ritaa expressed relief that her friend survived and offered condolences to those who died.

On July 13, 2026, Ritaa posted a follow-up video featuring her friend recounting her experience. The friend explained that she arrived at the bar around 5 p.m. and chose a seat away from the main entrance without realizing there was a second emergency exit nearby. Within five minutes of ordering, smoke suddenly poured out. Initially, she thought it was dry ice, but within 30 seconds, people began running for exits. She followed them and barely made it through an alternative exit when intense flames burst out. She witnessed someone being engulfed by fire and saw others sustaining burns.

The survivor expressed deep shock and trauma, stating she is troubled by what happened and now questions why the bar lacked proper safety measures or fire suppression systems. She emphasized that proper emergency preparedness could have prevented such a tragedy and expressed concern about recovery and mental health support for those affected.

Gold prices fell steeply on July 13, 2569, according to the Thai Gold Merchants Association. Ornamental gold is trading at 65,200 baht per baht weight, down 600 baht from yesterday's close. Gold bars are trading at 64,200 baht per baht weight for purchase and 64,400 baht for sale, while ornamental gold (96.5% purity) is being purchased at 62,914 baht and sold at 65,200 baht per baht weight. Global gold spot prices stand at 4,073 US dollars per ounce.

As of July 13, 2569 (2026), the Ladprao beer hall fire continues to be investigated with ten confirmed deaths and seventeen bodies still undergoing identification. The ten confirmed deceased are Aphinan Pengsiree, Pisanu Tangsopha, Suwichcha Sirisalung, Top Sarobol, Phonepaseut Pounqppany (Lao national), Nipaphorn Chaemchaeng, Achraphon Suththisin, Kanokthip Srisuk, Nanthaithai Satcharoei, and Aphinyaa Sukthongsala. A total of 63 people were injured, classified by severity: 22 in critical condition (red), 33 in moderate condition (yellow), and 8 with minor injuries (green). The injured are distributed across 16 hospitals including Rama 9, Chulalongkorn, Phramongkutklao, Police Hospital, Paolo Khaset, Petchvej, Phyathai Phaholyothin, Phyathai 2, Paolo Chokechai 4, Ladprao, Rajavithi, Chulaphon, Vimut, CGH Phaholyothin, Bhumibol Adulyadej, and Ramathibodi hospitals.

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