27 dead, 70 injured in Bangkok bar fire as police investigate exits and wiring

A blaze at a 50‑year‑old bar in Bangkok on Thursday left at least 27 people dead and about 70 injured. Firefighters battled the inferno for several hours before the building was fully evacuated, but police investigators say blocked exits and faulty electrical wiring contributed to the high casualty count.

Authorities are conducting a probe into the incident, focusing on the venue’s safety compliance and the conditions that allowed the fire to spread so rapidly. The investigation will examine the building’s fire‑escape routes, the presence of fire suppression systems, and the electrical infrastructure that reportedly sparked the blaze. The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of fire‑safety regulations in nightlife establishments across the city.