Autopsies find most Bangkok fire victims died from smoke inhalation

Members of the emergency response team inspect the ceiling of Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar, at the site of a deadly fire, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jul 14, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa) 17 Jul 2026 01:26PM BANGKOK: The majority of people killed in Bangkok's devastating bar fire died from smoke inhalation, forensic police told AFP on Friday (Jul 17) after completing autopsies of all 33 victims.The blaze swept through the popular Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao restaurant and bar in the Thai capital on Sunday night, quickly engulfing the venue.Autopsies found that 27 victims died from carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning after inhaling smoke, according to Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha, commander of the Institute of Forensic Medicine.The gases are produced by fires and "when inhaled, block