At 1am this morning my friend receives a phone call from another friend wanting to know where we were, as a fire broke out in a club that we have all visited in the past – Obviously, none of us knew the scale of the fire and casualties involved.
At 12.30am this morning, a fire broke out in a club called Santika, located in Ekamai Road, killing around 60 and injuring hundreds: both Thai’s and foreigners. Apparently the fire broke out due to a fire works display on the stage.
I am so sad. Many clubbers in Bangkok are my age and are among the friendliest people you could meet in Thailand. My condolences go out to the victims and their relatives. RIP.
Please note that this video contains disturbing scenes.
I have visited a lot of clubs in Bangkok this year and I have often said that if a fire erupts, everyone is doomed. Most clubs are filled way beyond capacity… due to the club owners paying off the police in order to sell a few more bottles of whiskey. Emergency exits are rare and are poorly indicated and the construction/electrical in most buildings here in Thailand is a joke. I really hope the clubs in Bangkok learn a lesson here, but I doubt it.
do your research before you say things. its not hundreds killed or hundreds injured. Stop trying to cash in on disaster. real people died. if youre gonna be a reporter do it right and get the facts first.
My mistake – I’ve edited the title.
Just goes to show that you shouldn’t trust what you read on personal blog. As for my cashing in on this tragedy is a bit unfair to say, considering I get no financial gain out of updating my personal blog.