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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 17-23

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

One dead, one critically injured after concrete slab falls from Bangkok building

A man was killed and another seriously injured after a concrete slab fell from a building undergoing renovation at a construction site in the Sukhumvit area of Bang Na district on Friday morning.

Bangkok Post

‘Soldier’ seen with PM at pub fire exposed

A uniformed man who made his way into the inner circle of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the scene of Sunday’s fatal pub fire in Bangkok is facing charges that include impersonating a public official, police said on Wednesday.

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Cloud 11 project targets creative hub status in Bangkok

Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Ltd launched "Cloud 11" on Thursday, a landmark project in Bangkok with an investment of over 20 billion baht, aiming for this facility to become the centre for the creative economy and an innovation hub in Asia.

Bangkok Post

Anne reflects on England’s defeat as she meets footballers on trip to Thailand

The Princess Royal met former Three Lions striker Emile Heskey at a Play for Change event in Bangkok.

Evening Standard

Three Bangkok nightspots closed in safety blitz

Three entertainment venues in Bangkok have been ordered to cease operations after they failed to meet safety standards amid citywide inspections following the deadly fire at a large beer hall on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues

Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70

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‘Soldier’ seen with PM at pub fire exposed

Bangkok Post

Singer’s death brings Bangkok pub fire toll to 33

The death toll from Sunday’s Bangkok pub fire has risen to 33 with the passing of the singer who was performing when the blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Chatuchak district.

Bangkok Post

Border ceasefire is still not peace

The December 2025 ceasefire, agreed by the Cambodian and Thai governments to stop fighting along their land border, appears to be holding. While a ceasefire is welcome, it is no substitute for real peace. Real peace would allow the borders to open and trade, travel, and tourism to resume. I…

Bangkok Post

New taste tinglers for your palate

Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste…

Bangkok Post

Pub fire death toll rises to 32

Two more victims of the fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Bangkok succumbed to their injuries during treatment in hospital, bringing the death toll to 32, with all identified.

Bangkok Post

‘All it takes is responsibility’: Bangkok’s push to tackle urban strays

Bangkok’s Prawet animal shelter has been operating for nearly three decades. Today, the operation is being stepped up, with better spaces and bigger hopes.

Bangkok Post

Death toll in Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as PM orders safety checks

Two more people succumb to their injuries, while at least 30 remain hospitalised

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Bangkok shelter urges long-term commitment amid surge in dog adoptions

Prawet Animal Shelter urges would-be pet owners to think long-term as it highlights growing adoption efforts and behaviour training for stray dogs and cats. With about 200 dogs and 300 cats in care, the centre and Bangkok’s BKK Adopter programme aims to rehome healthy, socialised animals and prevent abandonment that…

Bangkok Post

Beyond water leakage

Bangkok's subway system is not a symbol of modernity. Launched on July 3, 2004, the Chalerm Ratchamongkhon Line -- the country's first subway line -- is a triumph of Thai civil engineering and a source of national pride.

Bangkok Post

Fire spurs venue law rethink

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a sweeping review of Thailand's entertainment venue laws and zoning regulations following the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao.

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Ryeowook celebrates 10 years of solo-stardom with 'Dive To Blue In Bangkok' show on Saturday

Ryeowook from K-pop boy band Super Junior celebrates a decade as a solo artist with his first full-scale concert in Thailand.

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Bangkok bar fire investigators probe safety lapses as at least 30 killed

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‘Fake fathers’ scandal prompts wider review of Bangkok birth records

Chadchart requests results by July 27 from all 50 district offices

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Blocked exits and flammable materials under scrutiny after Bangkok bar fire kills at least 30

Investigators probe safety lapses and possible negligence as witnesses recount power failure, locked exits and toxic smoke

Euronews

Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27

At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue.

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Photos show the aftermath of a Bangkok music bar fire

A blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar in northern Bangkok was the city’s deadliest fire in 17 years. The fire broke out late Sunday and spread quickly, leaving blown-out windows facing the street and beer bottles still standing on charred tables inside the venue. Police said many…

The Guardian - UK

Bangkok bar fire: death toll reaches 30 as police say negligence is ‘primary theory’

Bar owner offers ‘deepest apologies’ as police investigate whether exits were either blocked or hard to access

The Economic Times

A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues

A Bangkok music bar fire killed at least thirty people and injured dozens. This incident prompts investigations into the cause and contributing factors. Several other deadly club fires have occurred globally in recent years. These incidents highlight recurring safety issues in entertainment venues. Investigations continue into the Bangkok fire's specific…

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