{"id":24297,"date":"2026-07-13T10:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=24297"},"modified":"2026-07-13T10:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:04:33","slug":"pozhezha-bangkok-nightclub-29-zahyblyh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/pozhezha-bangkok-nightclub-29-zahyblyh\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire at a nightclub in Bangkok: at least 29 people have died"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"news-lead\">On the night of 12 July, a major fire broke out at a nightclub on the outskirts of Bangkok, killing at least 29 people. According to local authorities, the victims include both Thai nationals and foreign nationals. Several of the injured are in a critical condition. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined, but a short circuit is being considered as a possible cause.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\">\n<p><strong>Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fire at a nightclub in Bangkok claimed the lives of at least 29 people.<\/li>\n<li>The dead include nationals of other countries.<\/li>\n<li>The cause of the fire has not been officially established; a short circuit is being investigated.<\/li>\n<li>The Thai authorities have announced fire safety inspections at nightclubs.<\/li>\n<li>Experts point to systemic problems with safety controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A chronology of the tragedy<\/h2>\n<p>A fire broke out at a nightclub on the outskirts of Bangkok on the night of 12 July 2026. According to eyewitnesses, the fire quickly engulfed the premises, and many patrons were unable to evacuate in time. The authorities reported that there were a significant number of people in the club at the time of the incident, but the exact figure has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>Rescue workers and firefighters arrived at the scene within a few minutes, but the evacuation was hampered by thick smoke and the difficulty of gaining access to the building. Most of the victims died from smoke inhalation or suffered fatal burns.<\/p>\n<h2>Victims and survivors<\/h2>\n<p>According to the latest figures, the death toll from the fire has risen to at least 29. The victims include both Thai nationals and foreign nationals, notably citizens of several Asian and European countries. Several people remain in hospital in a critical condition.<\/p>\n<p>The embassies have confirmed the deaths of their citizens and stated their readiness to provide assistance to the victims and their families. The Thai authorities have promised to provide all necessary support to the families of the deceased.<\/p>\n<h2>Government response and investigations<\/h2>\n<p>Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/world\/tailand-bezviz-30-dniv-2026\/\">Thailand<\/a> He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and ordered a thorough investigation into the causes of the tragedy. The Ministry of the Interior has announced large-scale fire safety inspections at all nightclubs across the country.<\/p>\n<p>A short circuit is currently being investigated as a possible cause of the fire, but the official findings have not yet been published. The authorities have emphasised that all those responsible for the breaches will be held to account.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety issues at entertainment venues in Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>The tragedy in Bangkok has once again raised questions about systemic problems with fire safety compliance in Thailand\u2019s entertainment venues. Experts point out that many nightclubs operate without the necessary licences or in breach of regulations, whilst official oversight is often merely a formality.<\/p>\n<p>Similar incidents have already occurred in the country, notably in 2009 and 2022. After each tragedy, the authorities promise to tighten controls, but experts point out that real change is slow to materialise.<\/p>\n<h2>Outstanding issues and next steps<\/h2>\n<p>The exact cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the high number of casualties remain unknown. There is currently no official information on the number of visitors present at the time of the fire or on whether all evacuation procedures were followed.<\/p>\n<p>The Thai Ministry of the Interior has pledged to carry out fire safety inspections at all nightclubs across the country. The results of these inspections may influence the government\u2019s future policy on the regulation of entertainment venues.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least 29 people, including foreigners, have died in a fire at a nightclub on the outskirts of Bangkok. 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