Debt issues are suspected to be the motive behind the deaths.
A Vietnamese-American, Sherine Chong, has been identified by Thai police as the suspect who poisoned five others at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok, before killing herself with the poison.Thai investigators came to the conclusion after questioning witnesses, including the daughter of one of the dead, said Police Major General Theeradet Thumsuthee, head of investigation of Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Bureau, as cited by Thai newspapers Khaosod and Bangkok Post on July 17.
Chong is suspected to have drugged the others before committing suicide, Thai police said on July 17. According to various media reports, one of the victims was 37-year-old Vietnamese makeup artist Phu Gia Gia, who reportedly worked with Vietnamese celebrities and beauty queens. He was mourned by his family, as well as his fans who left their condolences on his Facebook page, when news broke of his death.at around 5.30pm on July 16, a day after they had been expected to check out of their rooms.
Mr Thiti noted that the group of six had ordered food via the hotel’s room service, but it was untouched, with only some drinks consumed. Photos of plates of fried rice, vegetables and tom yum soup wrapped in plastic have been circulated online. Only one of the plates had its plastic seal removed.Forensic investigators cited by Khaosod on July 17 said they found cyanide in a water bottle in the room, describing it as a toxic, potent substance.
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