Six people, including two US citizens, were found dead inside a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok, with Thai police suspecting cyanide poisoning following a dispute related to bad investments. The grim discovery was made at the Grand Hyatt Erawan when the guests missed their check-out time by over 24 hours.
Upon entering the fifth-floor suite, authorities found three men and three women deceased, alongside untouched food and cups containing a white powder residue. The room was locked from the inside, with a backdoor left unlocked.
Thai police discovered cyanide in mugs and cups within the room, with traces found in blood samples of one of the deceased men. The investigation indicated that one of the group members may have poisoned the others, possibly due to a personal matter linked to financial disputes.
The deceased included two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals, with ages ranging from 37 to 56. Police believe that the victims were likely poisoned rather than choosing to end their lives.
Authorities revealed that the group had booked separate rooms at the hotel but later moved into the same suite. Room service was delivered at 2 p.m., and no one entered or left the room after 2:17 p.m.
The incident occurred in a bustling tourist area of Bangkok, near the Erawan shrine, a popular landmark. The US State Department expressed condolences for the loss of the American citizens and stated readiness to provide consular assistance to the families.
This tragic event echoes a previous cyanide poisoning case in Thailand, where a woman was charged with multiple counts of premeditated murder. The investigation into the Bangkok hotel deaths continues as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this shocking incident.
