# Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, Thai officials say

A fire ripped through a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, according to Thai authorities. The blaze, which also injured many others, occurred in the early hours in a popular nightlife area. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire safety in entertainment venues.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/12/at-least-27-killed-in-blaze-at-bangkok-pub-thai-officials-say) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:23:56 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/13/at-least-27-dead-as-fire-engulfs-popular-bangkok-pub-near-chatuchak-market?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:27:30 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/13/deadly-bangkok-pub-blaze-revives-concerns-over-fire-safety-lapses?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:24:24 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/bangkok-pub-fire-kills-27-wounds-dozens-what-we-know?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:50:49 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c151gegwqv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:36:22 GMT