At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
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"27 bodies have been recovered, and others have been taken to hospital."
— Anutin Charnvirakul , Politician
"There are initial, heartbreaking reports that tables selling candy and other merchandise have been set up and obstructing the fire exits."
— Chatchart Sittipunt , Politician
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Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
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