A devastating fire at Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Lad Phrao restaurant and bar on Sunday night resulted in 32 deaths and over 70 injuries, prompting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to announce a nationwide review of entertainment venue regulations.Investigators found the blaze rapidly engulfed the venue, with many victims discovered near toilets.

During an inspection, officials revealed that while two exit doors existed, one was labeled 'staff only' without emergency signage, potentially preventing customers from escaping.Anutin expressed shock at how such a tragedy occurred, emphasizing the need for stricter safety protocols.

The government has ordered urgent inspections of all entertainment venues and will reassess licensing requirements after discovering the bar operated live music without proper authorization.

This incident follows a 2009 fire at Bangkok’s Santika club that killed 67 people, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety standards in nightlife venues.Authorities have also noted the lack of essential safety systems for large crowds and live events at the Rong Beer Na Lad Phrao site.