Deadly fire engulfs Bangkok bar, witnesses recount escape attempts

A musician who was onstage when a fire erupted at a downtown bar described a harrowing escape, saying he had to crawl toward the exit as flames spread through the venue. According to his account, the blaze ignited shortly after his set began, prompting patrons and staff to evacuate amid thick smoke and intense heat. He recalled that, while making his way toward the door, an explosion occurred inside the establishment, causing a sudden blast that threw him from the bar area.

Emergency crews arrived within minutes and worked to contain the fire, which damaged the interior of the venue and resulted in several injuries. The musician’s testimony is being used by investigators to piece together the sequence of events that led to the explosion and to determine the cause of the fire. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward as the investigation continues.