Thai police investigating the deaths of six people found in a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok suspect that one member of the group committed suicide after poisoning the others by lacing cups of tea with cyanide.
Discovery and Investigation
The bodies were discovered at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, where tests detected cyanide—a deadly chemical that disrupts the body’s ability to use oxygen—in a tea flask and six cups. Autopsies confirmed the presence of the poison in the victims’ systems. Police, following interviews with a relative, believe the incident may be linked to a business dispute.
Victims’ Identities
The deceased were Vietnamese nationals, with two holding American citizenship, according to Thai authorities.
Timeline of Events
Thai police believe the poisonings took place on Monday afternoon after the group ordered food and English tea to their room on the fifth floor of the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok’s commercial district. The investigation is ongoing to uncover more details about the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
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