Negligence by Fire: The Patterns of Deregulation and Disaster The recent blaze at a Bangkok bar that claimed 37 lives has highlighted the disturbing pattern of safety negligence in Thailand's entertainment venues.
This is not an isolated incident, but rather the latest chapter in a long running saga of deregulation and disaster. Thailand's reputation for lax health and safety regulations has been well documented over the years.
The devastating Santika club fire in 2009, which killed 67 people and injured over 200, was a stark reminder of the consequences of prioritizing profit over people.