Update on the fire at “Brewery at Lat Phrao”: forensic police have gathered evidence to urgently determine if the cause was negligence or arson. Regarding claims that the owner locked the door to prevent customers from leaving until payment was made, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police said the investigation results are still pending. Meanwhile, the Office of Insurance Commission has ordered compensation within three days.
Progress on the fire at Brewery at Lat Phrao, Lat Phrao Soi 1, Chatuchak District, on 13 July 2026: Pol. Maj. Gen. Pallop Areamla, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, visited the scene to oversee the situation before coordinating with the forensic department to collect detailed evidence.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Pallop stated that he has instructed the head of investigations at Phahonyothin Police Station, together with the forensic team, to swiftly gather evidence to determine whether the incident was caused by negligence or arson.
Regarding rumors that the owner locked the door to force customers to pay before leaving, Pol. Maj. Gen. Pallop said the results of the detailed investigation are still awaited. So far, 2-3 related witnesses have been questioned, but the owner has not been interviewed due to serious injuries and ongoing treatment in the ICU.
All deceased bodies have been sent to the Police Hospital’s Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification and examination.
Mr. Anurat Khrueachaem, Assistant Director of Chatuchak District Office, revealed that the office conducted the latest inspection of the shop in April, confirming that Brewery at Lat Phrao had all three required licenses: a restaurant operation license, a music operation license, and a building construction permit.
However, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will send engineers to further inspect the structural integrity and condition of the building to prevent any additional hazards.
Meanwhile, Mr. Adisorn Pipatwarapong, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), disclosed that the entertainment venue holds fire insurance policies protecting the property under a personal name.
The OIC has coordinated with the insurance company to expedite compensation payments to those affected within three days and has instructed investigators to coordinate with the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection to safeguard victims’ rights.
The OIC also urged relatives of the injured and deceased to contact the OIC or the insurance company promptly to verify their eligibility and receive information about their coverage so they can claim compensation as soon as possible.