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A 36th death has been confirmed from the Ladprao beer bar fire that erupted at 11:57 p.m. on July 12, 2025, killing many and injuring dozens. Benz, or Panuwatten Tipmani, a 31-year-old sound technician who managed the venue's lighting, sound, and color systems, has died from injuries sustained in the fire. The blaze has left the nation in mourning, with 35 confirmed deaths as of July 22 and 12 patients in critical condition in intensive care units across multiple hospitals, while 48 others have been discharged.

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