Mother Devastated After Daughter Killed in Bangkok Nightclub Fire
A 23-year-old recent graduate from Maha Sarakham was killed in a July 12 nightclub fire in Bangkok's Lad Prao district, leaving her mother devastated after the young woman fell while trying to escape the flames with friends.
The mother of Mook, full name Ms. Tattapicha Seehabunyamak, 23, from Maha Sarakham province, was devastated to learn her daughter was among the casualties of the Lad Prao entertainment venue fire on July 12. The young woman had recently graduated from the National Sports University with a degree in sports science and had only been working in Bangkok for less than a month when she went out with friends on the night of the fire. Her mother, Nang Sutthat Seehabunyamak, recounted that Mook was a dutiful daughter who dreamed of joining the police force like her father, and had promised to send home 10,000 baht each month from her salary. According to eyewitness accounts, Mook and three friends tried to escape the flames by holding hands, but she fell after being knocked down and lost her grip, unable to save herself. Two other friends survived. Her mother said she initially did not pay attention to the fire news, thinking it was far from her, but collapsed multiple times upon learning her daughter was among the victims. She now appeals to all entertainment venue operators to strictly inspect safety systems, electrical wiring, equipment, and fire escape routes before opening for business, as these establishments serve not only young people but working-age adults seeking recreation. Mook's body remains at the Police Hospital pending DNA identification, with her father and brother assisting in the verification process, which is expected to take 6-8 hours. Once confirmed, the body will be returned home for Buddhist funeral rites.
