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Bangkok pub fire video: Watch how the inferno spread through crowded music venue in seconds

Thailand pub fire video: A devastating fire ripped through a packed Bangkok music venue shortly after midnight on Sunday. At least twenty-seven people died and sixty-three others were injured in the deadly blaze. Many victims became trapped near the pub's toilets while trying to escape thick smoke. Investigators are examining…

The Economic Times

'Smoke was everywhere': How Bangkok's deadly pub fire unfolded; 27 killed – 10 key points

Tragedy struck at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, where a fierce fire resulted in the deaths of twenty-seven people. Victims found themselves ensnared in the pub's bathrooms as they tried to escape. Smoke filled the venue quickly, contributing to the catastrophe. Emergency responders faced significant hurdles when attempting to…

The Times of India

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at a pub in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early Monday morning.

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Massive fire at Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

France 24

Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular pub as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

The Independent UK

Struggling consumers urge cut in fuel excise tax

Consumer groups have called for cuts to fuel excise taxes, arguing that recent retail price reductions fail to address the structural causes of high oil prices.

Bangkok Post

Govt, Asia Era One seek rail fix

The government and Asia Era One are seeking a joint solution to move forward with the 220-billion-baht three-airport high-speed rail project amid unresolved contract issues.

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Over 35% of DLA exam candidates 'irregular'

A probe into Department of Local Administration (DLA) recruitment exam results has found irregularities among 5,372 candidates, accounting for 35.84% of nearly 15,000 applicants who reported for appointment as local government officials.

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Voter interest in ruling BJT wanes

Support for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has fallen sharply, raising questions about the government's ability to maintain public confidence.

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‘Energy transition’ projects face new checks

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has suspended the submission of project proposals by local administrative organisations under the government’s 200-billion-baht energy transition loan programme.

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Minister defends Hat Yai aid record

Claims that the government failed to support flood-hit Hat Yai are false, says Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee.

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Has internal security become indefensible?

An important conversation was set off this week when the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council, former house speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, called for the dissolution of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), questioning not only its purpose but its massive and opaque budget and chequered record.

Bangkok Post

The high cost of a reshuffle

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s insistence that there will be no cabinet reshuffle any time soon reflects more than confidence in his ministers. It also underscores the political reality that his room for manoeuvre is far narrower than many observers assume.

Bangkok Post

Hold Isoc accountable

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), the state's national security apparatus, is once again in the media spotlight, mired in reputational fallout. This time, former House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha suggested in parliament that Isoc should be abolished because its duties overlap with those of other agencies and its…

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Fair rules needed

Re: "Nominee crackdown steps up", ( BP, July 5).

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New Sadao checkpoint linking Malaysia opens on Saturday

SONGKHLA - A new Sadao checkpoint compound and road linking southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has been slated to open for users on Saturday after the prime ministers of both nations officiated its launch on Friday.

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Chadchart sets out work plan

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution, flooding and transparency while implementing his 261 campaign policies.

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South peace talks must stay in local hands

The Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani's (BRN) recent statement, which calls on the international community to be present at peace negotiations to resolve the violence in Thailand's deep South, is simply an unrealistic demand.

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Govt stability hinges on performance

When the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition came to power after February's election, believed to be backed by Thailand's conservative establishment, it appeared to herald an unusually stable period after two decades of political volatility and turmoil. But less than four months into its four-year term, the government appears shaky and unable…

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PR not the only problem

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's reaction to the latest Nida Poll suggests he was unsettled by the results.

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Thai and Malaysian leaders resolve fisheries dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand said on Thursday that they had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood, and that they would work on developing a special border economic ‌zone.

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Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel

Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Thon Buri district of Bangkok, where crews were working on Thursday to ensure the safety of adjacent buildings.

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PM urges defence industry self-reliance

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged the public to support the defence industry, saying the country has the potential to become more self-reliant in military production and reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.

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Songkhla flood plan gets nod from govt

The government has approved a flood preparedness plan for Songkhla province, including fast-tracked funding to repair damaged infrastructure and restore the southern commercial hub of Hat Yai within 100 days after devastating floods late last year.

Bangkok Post

Twin deficits spell trouble for economy

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