Jul 7, 2024
Fire rages through Bangkok's Chinatown, leaving 30 injured
A fire in the Trok Pho community in Bangkok's Chinatown left around 30 people injured. The fire started around 9pm and spread through a 3,200-square-metre area. Firefighters controlled the flames by 11.16pm and evacuated guests from the New Empire Hotel. A section of Yaowarat Road was closed for public safety. The incident affected roughly 280 people.