As it happened: Thai police probe possible negligence in deadly Bangkok bar fire
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said many victims were found at the restrooms at the back of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in the Chatuchak district.
A screengrab shows people fleeing a fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok (left) and members of emergency services working outside the bar where the fire broke out. (Images: AFP/Kan Kutirat/Handout, Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa)
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At least 27 people have been killed after a huge fire engulfed a bar in Bangkok early Monday morning (Jul 13), as authorities investigate potential safety lapses at the venue.
The police said they are looking into whether the rear exit was locked at the time, a factor that could have hindered escape from the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar, and whether sufficient emergency exits were in place.
Authorities are focusing on an area near the stage as the suspected origin of the fire, where an alleged illegal structure or extension is now under forensic examination. Catch up on updates:
