Bandmates recount chaos of deadly BKK bar fire, as death toll rises to 32

First, the band saw smoke. Then the lights went out and an explosive fire ripped through the Bangkok bar and restaurant, spraying flames from the entrance into the street.



The inferno left at least 32 people dead, according to Thai news outlet Bangkok Post, including two members of the 11-person cover band on the July 12 bill.



At least two other band members were injured, among around 70 people who suffered from burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries, authorities said.



Two members of the group Tosakan recounted on July 13 the chaos of the blaze that raged through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant, claiming the lives of their keyboardist, Kwang, and a singer, Breeze.



Some members of his band, which play Thai and international cover songs, were onstage when the fire broke out around 11pm on July 12, Athipat said in a talk show interview.