A fire that erupted late Sunday at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar in northern Bangkok has become the deadliest blaze the Thai capital has witnessed in 17 years. The flames spread rapidly through the venue, leaving shattered windows facing the street and scorched tables still holding beer bottles inside the gutted establishment.
Authorities reported that a significant number of victims were discovered inside windowless bathrooms, areas where patrons apparently sought refuge as the fire overtook the building. The confined spaces offered little protection from the deadly blaze.
In the days following the tragedy, former customers and grieving community members have visited the site to pay their respects, leaving flowers at the location where so many lives were lost. The images captured in the aftermath paint a haunting picture of destruction and sorrow.
This report is based on a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors documenting the scene following the fire.
