Paramait Vithayaruksun
Coverage of Paramait Vithayaruksun in the Nexus archive.
- Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
A deadly fire at a Bangkok bar killed over 30 people and injured more than 70, highlighting safety loopholes in Thailand’s nightlife regulations. The Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar operated under a restaurant license with less stringent safety rules, despite laws requiring stricter standards for licensed entertainment venues in designated zones.
- 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 Experts cite potential causes like overcrowding and obstructed exits, while lawmakers criticize the outdated 1966 Entertainment Place Act.