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I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
- Thai indie band Thotsakan was hit hard by a Bangkok bar fire that killed four members — including vocalist Nahathai Satjalert — and left others injured; bandleader Athipat survived and is grieving.
- Survivors describe a chaotic escape (smoke first mistaken for dry ice, doors reportedly locked) and say the trauma will stay with them, though they remember the crowd's smiles before the blaze.
- The tragedy has prompted investigations and renewed public debate about fire safety and enforcement at entertainment venues in Bangkok.
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