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A horrific fire at Bangkok’s Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar killed at least 27 people and left 25 in critical condition—the deadliest blaze in the Thai capital in 17 years. Flames erupted from the ceiling above the stage, possibly ignited by flammable decor or faulty wiring, as a performer witnessed smoke, a power outage, and a sudden explosion. Victims were trapped in windowless bathrooms near a blocked rear exit, with another kitchen exit reportedly obstructed by shelving or locked doors. Most died from smoke inhalation, and authorities scramble to identify victims without IDs. This tragedy echoes past nightclub disasters in Thailand, including the 2009 Santika nightclub fire that killed 66. The investigation continues, focusing on ignition causes and safety failures.

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