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

A deadly fire at Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar killed over 30 people and injured 70, highlighting loopholes in Thailand’s nightlife safety regulations. The incident occurred at a venue operating under less stringent restaurant licensing outside designated entertainment zones, despite updated fire safety laws post-2009. Experts cite potential causes like overcrowding and obstructed exits, while lawmakers criticize the outdated 1966 Entertainment Place Act.