On 5 August 2022 at 1:00 AM ICT, a fire broke out at Mountain B, a nightclub located on the Sukhumvit Road in Phlu Ta Luang sub-district, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, Thailand.

[10] An eyewitness account reported by Sawang Rochana Dharmasthan Foundation's first respondents stating that initial sparks were seen on the roof.

[15] The club owner admitted to the authorities that on the day prior, electricians were hired to work on the electrical system on the ceiling.

The club was also previously charged on several occasions for making noises and opening over the legally allowed time period.

[20] A cousin of the 17 year-old victim made an appearance on media questioning whether how a child was even allowed inside the nightclub despite age restriction.

[9] Many netizens pointed out many similarities to the infamous 2009 Santika Club fire in Bangkok's Watthana District which caused 66 deaths and 200+ injured.

[21] Additionally, many suggested that bribery with local law enforcement is to blame for such loose regulation on safety codes.