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Lat Phrao fire tragedy claims friends as singer is found in hospital
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A survivor of the deadly Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire has recalled seeing smoke rise from the venue’s roof moments before flames and dense black smoke spread rapidly through the building, as the family of a missing singer continued searching for answe
Key facts
- The fire broke out near Soi Lat Phrao 1 in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district at about 11.50pm on July 12
- Usa Thatsri, known as Ple, a 40-year-old survivor, said she had visited the venue with four younger friends
- At the Police General Hospital’s Institute of Forensic Medicine, the family of Thitiwat Kaewkanha, known as Din, continued searching for the 27-year-old lead singer of the band Totsakan.
- His father called him at about 10pm after noticing that he was not at home.
Summary
The fire broke out near Soi Lat Phrao 1 in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district at about 11.50pm on July 12. Initial reports cited 27 deaths and 63 injuries.
Usa Thatsri, known as Ple, a 40-year-old survivor, said she had visited the venue with four younger friends. The group initially sat near the rear before moving to a table beside the stage.