<span style="color: #222222;">In Thailand, 13 people were killed and 35 others injured when a fire broke out at a nightclub in eastern Chonburi province early today.<br />''<br />'' According to local media, nine men and four women died in the fire. The fire erupted when customers were enjoying music, leading to a stampede for safety. The premises opened about a month ago and is popular with young local people.<br />''<br />''The Police said, the cause of the fire is still unknown and all victims so far have been identified as Thai nationals. A separate statement from the Chonburi Emergency Service described 14 of the injuries as severe.<br />''<br />''Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha today assured victims' families they would receive help from authorities and urged entertainment venues nationwide to ensure they have proper emergency exits and safety measures in place.</span><br />
News On AIR | August 5, 2022 2:33 PM
Thailand: 13 dead, 35 others injured after fire broke out at nightclub in eastern Chonburi