At least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a bar in Bangkok. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
The BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head has visited the site where the deadly bar fire unfolded in Thailand. The blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao – the local name of the bar – which is situated in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Rescue workers and investigators are at the scene. The death toll may rise as search efforts continue. The Bangkok administration has set up a special center to assist victims. Security measures have been tightened across the city.