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Man arrested for impersonating an official at the scene of deadly blaze in Bangkok

The impostor known as ‘Lieutenant Nat’ dressed in military uniform, spoke to the press and even walked alongside the prime minister at the fire scene.

Published: 7:17pm, 16 Jul 2026Updated: 7:17pm, 16 Jul 2026

A Thai man has been arrested for posing as an official at the scene of a deadly pub fire in Bangkok on Monday. The suspect, dressed as a military representative, even escorted the Thai prime minister at the scene of the tragedy.

Man arrested for impersonating an official at the scene of deadly blaze in Bangkok

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The impostor known as ‘Lieutenant Nat’ dressed in military uniform, spoke to the press and even walked alongside the prime minister at the fire scene.

The impostor known as ‘Lieutenant Nat’ dressed in military uniform, spoke to the press and even walked alongside the prime minister at the fire scene.