Bangkok, Thailand — A massive fire ripped through a well-known beer pub and restaurant in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Sunday night, killing at least 27 people and injuring many others, according to initial reports from Thai emergency services and local media.
The blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lad Prao (โรงเบียร์ ณ ลาดพร้าว), located on Lat Phrao Road near Soi Lat Phrao 1 in the Chom Phon sub-district, shortly before midnight on July 12th, 2026. The fire was reported to the emergency hotline 199 at approximately 23:57. Flames spread rapidly through the venue, seen in viral videos erupting with extreme high speed pressure and force into the street, with thick smoke and visible fire coming from the building.
Firefighters from multiple stations including Sutthisan, Phaholyothin, Phaya Thai, and Huai Kwang rushed to the scene. They battled the intense blaze while attempting to rescue those trapped inside. The fire was brought under control around 00:26, roughly 30 minutes after it was first reported.
Rescue teams discovered numerous victims inside the building, with many bodies found clustered in the bathrooms where people had apparently sought shelter from the smoke and flames. Initial reports indicated at least 25–27 fatalities, with the number expected to rise as searches continued. A large number of injured individuals were also evacuated and transported to hospitals.
The venue, a popular spot for dining and drinking, was crowded at the time of the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, with early indications pointing to possible electrical issues or rapid fire spread due to the building’s interior materials. No official statement on the exact origin has been released yet.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene as part of the government’s response. Operations to recover victims and provide aid to survivors remain ongoing.
Further updates on the death toll, identities of victims, and investigation findings are expected in the coming hours. This is a developing story. Photo credit Fire and Rescue Thailand
