Deadly Fire Engulfs Bangkok Pub
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Topic poll · all networksHow many died in Bangkok's deadliest prior nightclub fire?
- 23 people
- 67 people
- 112 people
- 189 people
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67 people
Deadly club fires have sparked major criminal trials worldwide!
The 2003 Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island killed 100 people, leading to criminal convictions for the owners. Bangkok joins a grim global pattern. Read more at Wikipedia
Deadly nightclub fires have killed thousands worldwide.
Venue fires spread fast due to foam insulation, blocked exits, and pyrotechnics. Bangkok joins a grim global list of tragedies. See the history at Wikipedia
Thailand's worst nightclub fire killed 67 people on New Year's 2009.
The Santika Club in Bangkok caught fire during a New Year's Eve concert when pyrotechnics ignited the ceiling. Over 200 were injured. The disaster prompted calls for stricter fire safety rules in Thai venues — rules critics say remain loosely enforced.