World · 14 July 2026

Bangkok bar fire kills 30 as police investigate safety failures

At least 30 people have died and dozens more are hurt after a fire at a Bangkok bar on Sunday. Many victims were found near locked restrooms, and police are investigating if negligence caused the rapid spread of the blaze. The bar was officially classified as a restaurant, exempting it from fire-retardant material regulations.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 6:18

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