Bangkok fire kills 32 as governor orders inspections of unregulated venues
A fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok last Sunday night killed at least 32 people. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has acknowledged safety regulation loopholes and ordered inspections of venues functioning as pubs outside designated zones. Many establishments remain unregulated, raising concerns about the potential for similar tragedies in the future.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 22:03 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
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