At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: Thailand

World / InternationalCrime & Law

A fire engulfed a popular pub in Bangkok near the Chatuchak market, killing at least 27 people. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. The fire broke out in a crowded venue, causing a panic.

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