Bangkok, July 13 -- A devastating fire at an eatery in Bangkok's Chatuchak district left at least 27 people dead and 63 others injured in the early hours of Monday.

The Bangkok Post stated that the tragedy struck the Na Ladprao eatery near Soi Lat Phrao 1 Road at 12.02 am while the venue was packed with patrons.

Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control in roughly 30 minutes, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

The casualties included nine men and 18 women among the deceased, while 22 of the 63 injured individuals are reported to be in a serious condition.

Senior officials, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and DDPM Director-General Tee...