Bangkok Beer Bar Shut Down 30 Days After Deadly Fire
A Bangkok beer bar where a deadly fire killed 27 people has been ordered closed for 30 days, with authorities assisting survivors and expediting safety inspections on Ladprao Road.
On July 13, 2025, at the beer bar on Ladprao Road in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Deputy Governor Thaiwut Khankaew visited the site to monitor the fire investigation and ordered relevant agencies to expedite inspections, provide assistance to affected persons, and closely track the situation to alleviate public hardship. Thaiwut reported that as of 10:20 a.m., there were 27 deaths and 71 injuries, with 22 cases in serious condition. Affected individuals can submit compensation claims according to criteria set by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration with complete documentation. The Civil Engineering Office of Chatuchak District issued a building closure order under the Building Control Act B.E. 2522, prohibiting use of the structure for 30 days from the date of the order to ensure public safety.
