Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27

A massive fire at a packed Bangkok pub killed at least 27 people and injured more than 70, with Thai authorities investigating possible criminal negligence.

Emergency exits may have been obstructed, and many victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they had fled to escape the flames.

A preliminary inspection uncovered multiple safety violations at the venue, and video analysis suggests a 'flashover' event made evacuation nearly impossible.

The Bangkok governor said investigators would examine ceiling materials and whether blocked exits contributed to the death toll.