The death toll from a devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in Bangkok has climbed to 32, as two more individuals succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The blaze, which ignited Sunday night, also left more than 70 people injured, with 15 remaining in critical condition.

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Survivors and families of victims visited the Phahonyothin Police Station on Wednesday to provide statements, collect personal belongings, and inquire about compensation. Among them was Natthaphong Lakhorn, 26, who was at the bar with four companions when the fire started. He described seeing white smoke emerging from the stage, initially mistaking it for a special effect before realizing the gravity of the situation. "When the fire broke, I just ran, and then all power went out," Lakhorn said, recounting the chaos and the loss of a relative in the fire. He sustained injuries to his ears and forehead, for which he plans to seek compensation.

Lakhorn reported escaping through a back door near the bathrooms, aided by a security guard with a flashlight, a detail that reportedly contradicts initial police accounts suggesting the door was not used. <![CDATA[IMAGE4|A person runs as flames rise at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released July 13, 2026.]]></CDATA>

Most of the deceased were discovered trapped in windowless bathrooms, spaces they may have entered seeking refuge from the flames. The Institute of Forensic Medicine indicated that smoke inhalation was the primary cause of death for most victims, with a few succumbing to burn injuries.

Kanticha Singkhon, 25, was at the police station to retrieve her mother's handbag and other belongings. Her mother was among those who died in the fire. Singkhon now bears responsibility for her younger brother. She expressed a desire for the bar owners to proactively reach out to the families, noting the difficulties victims' families face in traveling to the police station, especially those from out of town.

A lawyer representing the bar owners stated that survivors and families would initially receive 10,000 baht (approximately $300) in compensation. However, Singkhon found this amount insufficient for funeral expenses, revealing she had to take out a loan for her mother's funeral and had not received any financial arrangements or contact from the bar owners.

The cause of the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar remains under investigation.