Police have confirmed 27 deaths from the fire that destroyed a beer bar in the Ladprao area of Bangkok, with initial victim identifications being released. Tragically, many bodies were discovered clustered in and around the bathroom area. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. on July 12 near Soi Ladprao 1 in Chatuchak District. Firefighters and rescue personnel from multiple agencies rushed to assist victims with emergency resuscitation efforts, with initial reports indicating nearly 30 deaths and more than 60 injuries.

At 12:30 a.m. on July 13, 2025, rescue and fire personnel cleared the interior of the building after the fire was extinguished. The internal structure of the entertainment venue was completely destroyed and reduced to ash and charcoal. Investigators discovered many bodies trapped inside the bar, with the majority found clustered near the bathroom entrance and inside the restrooms. It is believed that when the fire broke out and the electricity failed, patrons could not see emergency exits and attempted to flee into the bathrooms, where they were overcome by smoke and flames.

At 1:00 a.m., Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by senior police officials and forensic teams from the Police Hospital, arrived at the scene to inspect and conduct preliminary autopsies. The Prime Minister expressed deep condolences to families of the victims, noting that most deaths occurred as people fled into the bathroom area. He stated that preliminary interviews with survivors and musicians indicated that smoke emerged from equipment on stage before the lights went out, followed by an explosion-like sound and then smoke filling the bar. Patrons fled toward the back of the building to the bathrooms, which had no clearly marked emergency exits.

Police have updated casualty figures to 27 deaths (9 male, 18 female) and 18 injured, with the injured distributed across multiple hospitals classified by severity: 8 critical cases, 7 moderate cases, and 3 minor cases. Authorities are continuing investigations at the scene and working to formally identify all victims.

A major fire at a beer hall and restaurant in Bangkok's Ladprao area has claimed at least 9 lives and left many others injured. Emergency responders received the alarm at 11:57 p.m. on July 12, 2025, for a fire at an establishment near Ladprao Soi 1 in Chatuchak district. When firefighters from Sutthisan Station arrived, flames were already spreading rapidly with many people trapped inside. One initial burn victim received first aid at the scene. Firefighting crews from Phahon Yothin, Phayathai, and Huay Khwang stations joined the effort, deploying three water jets to combat the intense blaze. After approximately 35 minutes, firefighters brought the fire under control. Initial investigation found 9 fatalities, with most bodies recovered from bathroom areas. Many more people sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals.

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A 37-year-old former soldier named Golf (Sergeant Major Nuttapon) surrendered at Ban Pong Police Station in Ratchaburi Province on July 12, 2569, and confessed to shooting his ex-wife and her new boyfriend. The incident occurred at a residence on Saline Soi Chalerm Phra Kiat Rama 9 in the Praves district of Bangkok, where the suspect discovered his ex-wife with her new partner.

According to the initial confession, the suspect admitted to losing control due to jealousy despite having divorced his ex-wife, Intira (Tarn), over two years ago. Upon seeing them together, he drew a 9mm pistol from his bag and fired 15 rounds at both victims. The new boyfriend, Rathapumi (Fim), died at the scene, while his ex-wife Tarn sustained severe injuries. The suspect then fled back to his hometown.

After surrendering, the suspect handed over the weapon used in the incident. Police have taken him into custody and coordinated with the Ratchaburi Provincial Police Investigation Division to collect evidence. The case has been forwarded to Udomsuk Police Station for further legal proceedings.

On July 12, 2569 (2026), Udomsuk Police Station received a report of a fatal shooting on Soi Chelemphrachatirat Rama IX 30, Lane 28, Dokmai Subdistrict, Prawet District, Bangkok, in the evening. Officers led by Pol. Col. Chisanuphong Suriyananth, the station commander, arrived to investigate and found the body of Rathaphoomi (known as Feem), a 19-year-old, shot multiple times in the head, neck, and chest. A 36-year-old woman named Ms. Taan, the victim's girlfriend, was also shot in the chest, shoulder, and abdomen and was severely injured before being transported to the hospital.

According to the victim's 42-year-old mother, Waraporn, around 6 p.m. she was bathing a dog inside the house when her son went to pick up his girlfriend from work at a nearby factory. He parked the car beside the house with his girlfriend inside when a man named Golf, the ex-husband of Ms. Taan who was a soldier stationed in Ratchaburi Province, drove up in a black Mazda and parked in front. Without speaking, Golf drove away, but the son called his mother for advice. She told him to stay in the car for safety. Minutes later, she heard approximately 10 gunshots. When she went outside, she found her son dead in the vehicle and Ms. Taan critically wounded.

The shooter, Golf, is the ex-husband of Ms. Taan. The family believes he had harbored resentment since the woman began dating the victim. The mother expressed anguish that her 19-year-old son had barely begun his life and appealed to police to arrest and prosecute the perpetrator as quickly as possible.

On July 12, 2569, Nathnanon Suwanna, the Nong Kliang District Officer and director of the district drug prevention center, announced results from "Operation 90 Days" after receiving an anonymous SMS tip about illegal drug activity in Ban Tong Pib, Moo 1, Tong Pib Subdistrict. Officers led by Deputy District Officer Sompoang Phongwan and Sanongchai Chotirattana conducted an immediate search with local officials and volunteers.

When officers arrived, they identified a 38-year-old man matching the description who appeared anxious and attempted to flee, claiming he needed to use the bathroom. Officers noticed a crumpled cigarette pack in his hand and upon inspection found 43 methamphetamine tablets concealed inside. A preliminary urine test confirmed drug use in his system. He was taken into custody on charges of possessing and using Category 1 narcotics without permission.

During the search, officers discovered the suspect's 27-year-old girlfriend, who also tested positive for drug use. Officers learned she was approximately five months pregnant, prompting immediate concern about serious health risks to both mother and unborn child, including premature delivery, low birth weight, and developmental complications. Rather than treating her solely as an offender, authorities prioritized maternal and fetal safety by immediately transferring her to Nong Kliang Hospital for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

District Officer Nathnanon Suwanna emphasized the importance of public cooperation in reporting drug-related tips. He noted that a single citizen report led to the arrest of a drug dealer and the identification of a vulnerable user—a pregnant woman—who could now receive urgent care. He appealed to residents to report suspected drug trafficking or drug-related behavior to local authorities at any time, assuring confidentiality, to prevent the spread of narcotics in the community.