At Least 29 Killed in Restaurant Fire in Northern Bangkok

At least 29 people died in a fire that broke out at a restaurant in northern Bangkok on the evening of July 12, 2026. Local media reported dozens of additional injuries, with many victims rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Firefighters and rescue teams worked extensively at the scene and eventually gained control over the blaze.

According to eyewitnesses and reports from the scene, dozens of people were trapped inside the restaurant's restrooms and were unable to escape the rapidly spreading fire. Residents noted that the establishment also operated as a liquor store, which likely contributed to the fire's intensity and rapid spread.

Video footage from the disaster site showed the restaurant engulfed in flames, with many patrons fleeing in panic to escape the fire. Emergency responders continue to assist victims and secure the area even after controlling the fire.

The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed, and investigations are presumably ongoing. The incident has caused significant casualties and injuries, highlighting the dangers of fire safety in crowded commercial venues.