Survivor Recounts Horrific Bar Fire That Claimed Lives
A survivor of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok's Lad Prao area recounted her narrow escape as flames erupted just minutes after she ordered a drink. She criticized the venue's lack of safety measures and fire suppression systems, saying proper
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.
