Six people found dead at Grand Hyatt hotel in Bangkok

[Still Waters]

At least six people have been found dead at a hotel in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.

A spokesperson for the Thai government said that the dead were all Vietnamese-American nationals.

Local media initially suggested there had been a shooting at the five-star Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, but police dismissed these reports and said there was no evidence of a shooting.

Local media are now reporting that the victims may have been poisoned, however this has not been confirmed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g3prgzzjpo

[Still Waters]

Police investigating the deaths of six people found in the room of a luxury hotel in central Bangkok say they believe a member of the group poisoned themselves and others using cyanide.

Initial tests had detected cyanide, a deadly chemical that interferes with the body’s ability to use oxygen, in a tea flask, six cups and in the blood of one of the dead men, police said. Based on interviews with a relative, they believe the deaths could be related to a business dispute.

The deceased were Vietnamese, and two had American citizenship, according to the Thai authorities, who said the FBI was assisting with the investigation.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/17/cyanide-cups-teacups-dead-bangkok-grand-hyatt-erawan-hotel-thailand

[pellinore]

Where's Agatha Christie when you need her? Oh, she's dead too.

[Cho Jinn]

"Police investigators believe that Chong had borrowed a large sum of money equivalent to around $280,000 from Hong Pham Thanh and Thi Nguyen Phuong and had been unable to pay it back."

I think we solved the mystery.

[beyondism]

On 7/23/2024 at 2:44 PM, Cho Jinn said:

"Police investigators believe that Chong had borrowed a large sum of money equivalent to around $280,000 from Hong Pham Thanh and Thi Nguyen Phuong and had been unable to pay it back."

I think we solved the mystery.

Yes either this or drug-trafficking.