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Updates from the Six Vietnamese found dead at a hotel room

Updates from the Six Vietnamese found dead at a hotel room

Tuesday evening at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Pathum Wan district in Bangkok, Lumpini police were alerted to a tragic incident where six Vietnamese individuals passed away due to poisoning.

Upon arriving at the hotel around 5.30pm, authorities discovered three men and three women deceased in a room at the hotel, with no indications of a struggle. Their belongings were found near the room’s entrance.

Investigations are ongoing, with police reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and interviewing witnesses in an attempt to piece together possible leads.

The deceased comprise two Vietnamese individuals holding US nationality and four Vietnamese nationals. Autopsies confirmed poisoning as the cause of death, although it remains unclear whether the poisoning was self-inflicted or administered by another party.

Preliminary findings suggested that the individuals may have consumed coffee and tea within the room, leading to suspicions of poisoning. Detectives are working to ascertain the motives behind the tragic incident.

Reports in local media suggested that cyanide poisoning might have been involved in the fatalities. Bangkok police commissioner Pol Lt Gen Thiti Saengsawang disclosed that seven individuals checked into five rooms on the fifth and seventh floors over the weekend. The belongings of the occupants in four rooms on the seventh floor were prepared for checkout on Monday afternoon.

At present, investigations are focused on unraveling the circumstances surrounding the deaths, as authorities are ruling out suicide as the cause. The uneaten food in the room, coupled with the consumed beverages and empty cups, raised questions about the nature of the incident.

National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol noted that the room was secured from the inside when investigators reached the scene. The victims were identified, and autopsies are planned to ascertain probable poisoning.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the scene, revealing that authorities suspected the individuals had been deceased for about 24 hours. Rumors of theft or a shooting were dismissed, and the incident is not anticipated to negatively impact tourism.

The premier emphasized the importance of swiftly reassuring tourists and the public to avert panic, as urgent measures are being taken by officials, as stated by government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke.

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