Tragedy Claims Young Police Officer: Chiang Rai Family Recovers Body After Deadly Pub Fire

Last updated: July 14, 2026 5:53 am

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BANGKOK — A grieving family arrived at the Institute of Forensic Medicine on Monday evening. They came to claim the body of a young female police officer. She tragically lost her life in a massive fire at a local entertainment venue.

The victim was identified as Police Corporal Pemika Onsrī. She was only 24 years old. Pemika served as a special branch officer attached to the Prime Minister’s Office. She had officially received her police rank just three months before the incident.

Key Takeaways

Young Life Lost: Police Corporal Pemika Onsrī, a 24-year-old Special Branch officer, died in the tragic fire just three months after earning her official rank.
Deep Family Grief: The victim’s family was too devastated to speak to reporters as they prepared to transport her body back to her hometown in Chiang Rai.
Multiple Casualties: The fire at the popular Lat Phrao pub claimed multiple lives, including another young officer named Police Corporal Sitthichok.

The atmosphere at the Police General Hospital was deeply somber. Family members wept openly as rescue workers moved the coffin. Relatives gently tapped on the casket, a traditional gesture to call her spirit back home. They immediately began the long journey to her birthplace in Chiang Rai province.

The family requested complete privacy during this incredibly difficult time. They declined to give formal interviews to the media due to intense grief. According to emergency responders, the young woman will be laid to rest in the Theng district.

Friends and Colleagues Mourn

Many fellow officers from Special Branch 3 attended the hospital to pay their final respects. Tears flowed freely as they stood by the rescue vehicle. Colleagues remembered her as a dedicated young woman with a promising law enforcement career ahead of her.

Tragically, Pemika was not the only officer lost in the disaster. The fire also claimed the life of Police Corporal Sitthichok. The sudden loss of two young officers has sent shockwaves through the local police department.

According to local reports by Khaosod Online, the fire broke out unexpectedly at a pub in the Lat Phrao area. Witness accounts indicate the venue caught fire within a single minute while customers were inside. The incident has raised serious questions about safety standards at nightlife venues.

Local police and fire investigators are currently working to determine the exact cause of the blaze. Authorities promise a transparent investigation to bring closure to all the victims’ families. Further updates will be shared as forensic teams complete their detailed evaluation of the scene.