Around 40 other people were injured, some seriously, the police said. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. in the “Mountain B” club in Chonburi province, southeast of the capital Bangkok. According to current knowledge, the victims should all be Thais.
Videos on social media show visitors trying to escape the blaze through a single open door. People flee and scream while the whole building is on fire in the background. The interior of the restaurant was completely destroyed, as shown by photos taken after the extinguishing work.
According to the Khaosod newspaper, many guests were trapped in the building when the fire broke out because the back exit was locked. In addition, the inside of the pub is said to have been lined with easily combustible foam panels for soundproofing. It was initially unclear what caused the fire.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha assured the victims’ families that they would receive help from the authorities. He also called on organizers to ensure appropriate emergency exits and security measures.
Source: Nachrichten
