Pub inferno death toll rises to 30

PUBLISHED : 14 Jul 2026 at 10:41

The death toll in the blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladphrao entertainment venue was confirmed at 30 on Monday, with authorities still struggling to identify all the bodies.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported on Tuesday morning the toll from Sunday night's pub inferno had risen from the initial 27 to 30 deaths. The three latest deaths had all been listed as suffering from serious injuries and already had been identified.

The number of seriously injured was now given as 24, with 15 more classed as suffering moderate injuries. All were still being treated at various hospitals.

Doctors had released another 36 people who suffered minor injuries, according to City Hall.

The pub blaze began about 11.57pm on Sunday.

Investigators are still trying to determine the exact cause of the deadly fire, and suspect that closed, blocked and unlighted emergency exits trapped pubgoers inside the building. Many bodies were found inside and near the door to the toilets

The building housing the pub in Chatuchak district was constructed in 1970 as a standalone structure and obtained licences to sell food and provide musical entertainment.

The Chatuchak district office has closed the building to the public for an initial 30 days, from Monday, while the investigation continues and the fire-ravaged building's structural integrity is tested for safety issues.