Bangkok pub blaze kills 27: A look at the world's deadliest club fires

A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok, Thailand on July 13, 2026 killed 27 people and injured 63, with 22 in critical condition.

Initial reports suggest an electrical short circuit in the ceiling air conditioner may have triggered the blaze, and obstructed emergency exits trapped victims.

Faulty infrastructure including blocked fire exits, overloaded wiring, and flammable foam ceiling materials used for sound absorption contributed to the disaster.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul noted that victims ran to the back and into a bathroom, with no clear fire exit signage.

A fire inspection in April 2026 had found fire exits, emergency signs, and extinguishers in place, but the pub's renovations and lack of exit clarity are under investigation.