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

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Bangkok streets really do see everything.

How stupid questions people have. It´s totally obvious that he pays tribute. However, in his own mysterious and unexplainable way.

He's paying tribute. But he's also seeking attention, which is a bit sick IMO.

Is he hurting anyone? Seems he is not. Is he disrespecting anyone? Seems he is not. (That question is perhaps subjective.)

You wonder what he is doing? Politely ask him. Or, maybe just mind your own business. Want to stick your nose into something, go question government officials about what they are doing?

23 minutes ago, ronnie50 said:

He's paying tribute. But he's also seeking attention, which is a bit sick IMO.

How is he seeking attention exactly?

Did he schedule a press conference? 😉

1 hour ago, Front Row said:

How is he seeking attention exactly?

Did he schedule a press conference? 😉

You don't think the press is all over that place? They don't need press conferences to be there - it's where the main story is - that's why he's there and dancing (for the cameras). Just like the weirdo dressed as a soldier pushed his way in to be next to Anutin - he even fooled the PM's security and gave media interviews. Now the jig is up for him and he faces four criminal charges.

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Obviously, a f-rang fruitcake bui a harmless one.

Foreigners behaving strangely.

Looks like a western reject from Pride month.

Maybe his intentions were good but i would guess he has mental health issues or drug addiction problems. The rubber boots are a very strange choice of footwear in a tropical climate.

20 minutes ago, WHansen said:

Maybe his intentions were good but i would guess he has mental health issues or drug addiction problems. The rubber boots are a very strange choice of footwear in a tropical climate.

But, the bunny ears are what?

4 hours ago, Front Row said:

Is he hurting anyone?

He's hurting my eyes.

A foreigner wearing wellies in Bangkok is weird right enough!

He looks like Satan.

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1 hour ago, LennyW said:

A foreigner wearing wellies in Bangkok is weird right enough!

They can be a killer with the moisture in this environment.......I wore mine to cut the grass four weeks ago and still have open wounds where they rubbed.

Just another weird nut case farang, but harmless and seems to have good intentions. Maybe he knew someone who perished in the fire.

aids bunny creeps me the expletive out.

He is pretending to empathise with the locals but is actually doing the complete opposite, objectifying them for his own gratification.

Black and white clothing.

This a free mason operation to ruffle your damn brain.

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