Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say

Asia Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say July 12, 20263:53 PM ET By The Associated Press Rescuers carry the body of a victim of a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 13, 2026. Sakchai Lalit/AP hide caption toggle caption Sakchai Lalit/AP BANGKOK — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. People are seen trying to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight.

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