A deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has claimed the lives of at least 27 people, with 63 others reported injured.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, speaking from the scene, cited survivors' accounts. Musicians described smoke coming from a circuit breaker near the stage, followed by a power outage and an explosion.
The Prime Minister stated that most victims fled to the back, becoming trapped in toilets with no exit, likely due to panic from the fire and rapidly spreading smoke.
The venue has been identified as the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub. Thai national police confirmed the fire was brought under control early Monday morning. Authorities established a perimeter at the scene.