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Bangkok Beer Bar Fire Kills 27, Injures 63

A fire at a Bangkok beer bar near midnight on July 12-13 killed 27 people and injured 63 others, with victims admitted to 11 hospitals across the capital for treatment of severe burns and smoke inhalation.

13 Jul Khaosod

Understanding Flashover and Backdraft Fire Explosions

A deadly beer hall fire in Bangkok on July 13, 2026 killed 27 people, likely caused by gas accumulation exploding in a sealed kitchen. The incident highlights flashover and backdraft—dangerous fire phenomena where fuel vapors ignite simulta

13 Jul Khaosod

Consumer Protection Office to Sue on Behalf of Fire Victims

Thailand's Consumer Protection Board will sue on behalf of victims of a deadly fire at a Ladprao entertainment venue, offering free legal aid and compensation claims for injuries, deaths, and property damage.

13 Jul Khaosod

Musician Confirms Bandmate Dead in Bangkok Beer Hall Fire

Keyboardist Prawit Pudmuan, 35, died in a Bangkok beer hall fire on July 12; bandmate M. Thepbut confirmed his identity at the Police Hospital after searching through the night. The incident has renewed safety concerns about entertainment v

13 Jul Khaosod

Thai Stock Market Expected to Trade Between 1,600-1,650 Points This Week

The Thai stock market is expected to trade sideways between 1,600–1,650 points this week, supported by a Constitutional Court ruling allowing state investment projects and rising consumer confidence despite geopolitical tensions.

13 Jul Khaosod

Doctor Warns Fire Survivors to Seek Health Checks Immediately

Fire survivors must seek immediate medical evaluation even without visible injuries, as smoke inhalation and heat exposure can cause life-threatening damage to airways and organs, with symptoms potentially delayed 24-48 hours, warns a Thai

13 Jul Khaosod

Police Chief Eyes Negligence in Deadly Ladprao Bar Fire

Police are investigating negligence in a July 13 fire at a Bangkok beer bar that killed 27 people, with inspectors finding blocked exits, missing door handles, and flammable decorations that may have hindered evacuation.

13 Jul Khaosod

Thai Marching Band Wins World Music Contest Championship

Thailand's Ratchasima Wittayalai School Marching Band claimed the championship at the World Music Contest in the Netherlands, scoring 95.750 points to win gold and best wind performance honors at the prestigious "Olympics of marching bands.

13 Jul Khaosod

Fire Safety: How to Survive and Help Others Escape

A deadly Bangkok beer hall fire highlights critical survival knowledge: toxic smoke inhalation, airway damage, and burns kill fire victims, while proper first aid—including careful victim handling, cooling burns with water, and rapid hospit

13 Jul Khaosod

Thailand Holds Firm on 2.76 Trillion Baht Tourism Target

Thailand's tourism ministry is maintaining its 2.76 trillion baht revenue target for 2025 despite global market uncertainties, aiming for 33 million international arrivals while shifting future focus toward visitor quality over volume.

13 Jul Khaosod