Bangkok club fire kills 27 as investigators examine possible negligence

Thai authorities are investigating a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub that killed 27 people and injured 73 others late Sunday, according to officials on Monday. Police said they are examining possible negligence, including whether emergency exits were blocked and whether flammable materials in the venue contributed to the blaze. Early assessments also suggest an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner may have sparked the fire. Officials said many patrons were trapped as smoke and flames spread quickly through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao venue, which had been inspected earlier this year. Investigators are now reviewing the building’s interior, safety measures and accounts from survivors and staff. The fire is the latest in a series of deadly entertainmentvenue blazes in Thailand, where safety compliance has remained a concern.