Foreign man dances at Bangkok fire site

A foreign man has drawn widespread attention after videos showed him dancing outside the fire-damaged Rong Bear Na Lat Phrao club in Bangkok, where people died in a blaze on July 12.

Footage shared by the Facebook page News Itsara showed the man outside the Lat Phrao venue, as journalists covering the ongoing fire investigation watched and filmed him.

The clips prompted mixed reactions on Thai social media. Some users suggested he may have been paying tribute to those who died, while others questioned his behaviour and called for authorities to speak with him. Neither explanation has been confirmed.

Videos show two visits

In the July 14 footage, the man wore a black shirt under a red vest, black shorts and black boots, along with a rabbit-ear headband. He carried a black backpack and wore a waist bag, with music playing from a Bluetooth speaker attached at his waist.

He was filmed dancing while walking along the pavement outside the nightclub.

News Itsara posted further footage on July 15 showing the man returning for a second consecutive day. On that occasion, he wore white clothing and again danced along the footpath as music played from his speaker.

The video also showed him sprinkling water outside the venue from a bottle he was carrying. According to the Facebook page, he faced the nightclub, blew a kiss before leaving, and continued making the gesture as he walked away.

Pictures courtesy of News Itsara

The page described his actions as a performance and ritual, although the man's purpose has not been independently confirmed.

Mourners have left offerings

The man was one of many people to visit the nightclub after the fire. Flowers, food and drinks have been placed outside by visitors who believe the offerings honour those who died in the tragedy.

Online reaction to the videos was divided. Some commenters said the man's conduct was peaceful and did not disrupt the public, while others wanted officials to speak to him.

For foreign residents and visitors, the episode is a reminder that actions at sites connected to deaths or major accidents can quickly attract public scrutiny in Thailand, particularly when journalists and mourners are present. The report did not identify the man, give his nationality, or say whether authorities had approached him.

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17 July 2026