Bangkok Fire Victims Found Trapped in Windowless Bathrooms; Negligence Investigation Underway

Thirty-two people died in Sunday's fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao, a Bangkok live music pub. Most victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, according to local police. The Institute of Forensic Medicine reports most deaths resulted from smoke inhalation. Thai authorities are investigating whether emergency exits were obstructed, a finding that would shift responsibility from the electrical short circuit authorities believe sparked the fire toward venue operators and building inspectors.