Lat phrao: The Prime Minister visited the site of the brewery fire in the Lat Phrao area, revealing that all 27 bodies of those killed have been removed from the premises.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene of the devastating fire at the Lat Phrao Brewery near Soi Lat Phrao 1 at 1:30 AM on July 13, 2026. He was there to monitor the situation and receive updates. During a media interview at 1:45 AM, the Prime Minister reported that explosions had occurred throughout the building, with smoke inhalation being the primary cause of the 27 fatalities.
The Prime Minister stated that police and forensic officers were currently investigating the cause of the fire. He emphasized the importance of waiting for accurate information from forensic experts. He noted that rescue workers were answering calls from the mobile phones of victims to gather information from relatives.
The Prime Minister shared initial observations from musicians present at the scene, who reported smoke emerging from a circuit breaker on the stage before the lights went out and an explosion occurred. The ensuing smoke and flames led to a chaotic evacuation, with many victims becoming trapped in the restrooms due to insufficient fire escape routes.
The Prime Minister highlighted that these observations were preliminary and that further information from survivors and forensic investigators was needed to determine the true cause of the incident.
When questioned about the casualty figures, the Prime Minister indicated that 27 deaths had been confirmed, while the injured were receiving treatment in hospitals. The focus remained on ensuring survivor safety, and comprehensive data compilation was ongoing.
In response to inquiries about fire escape routes, the Prime Minister stated that access to the entire store was currently restricted due to hazardous conditions, including slippery surfaces and debris. Only the restroom area, where the bodies were retrieved, had been inspected. Identification of the deceased was ongoing, with initial assessments to be conducted before transferring the bodies to forensic medicine for further examination.