Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people and 22 critically injured, officials say

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By Reuters 13 Jul 2026 Damaged beer bottles stand inside a pub after a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 July 2026. At least 27 people were killed after a fire engulfed the pub, according to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The few people coming through the front of the venue were burnt.“The fire was not that aggressive, but the smoke had engulfed 100% of the venue.

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▪By Reuters 13 Jul 2026 Damaged beer bottles stand inside a pub after a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 July 2026.
▪At least 27 people were killed after a fire engulfed the pub, according to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
▪The few people coming through the front of the venue were burnt.“The fire was not that aggressive, but the smoke had engulfed 100% of the venue.

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▪ Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people - AP News — Google News
▪ At least 27 dead in Bangkok after fire breaks out at bar: Officials — Washington Examiner
▪ Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, officials say — Korea Times
▪ At least 27 killed as fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok — The Hindu — Top
▪ Fire in Bangkok Pub Kills Dozens — NYT > Top Stories
▪ Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say — NPR Topics: News
▪ At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok bar fire — BBC News

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World Bangkok pub fire kills 27 people and 22 critically injured, officials say BANGKOK, July 13 (Reuters) - An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. By Reuters 13 Jul 2026 Damaged beer bottles stand inside a pub after a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 July 2026. At least 27 people were killed after a fire engulfed the pub, according to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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