Update on the murder case in Bangkok: 4 Vietnamese and 2 people of Vietnamese origin were victims

Matichon newspaper has just published a list of 6 people who died in a murder case that occurred at a hotel in the capital Bangkok.

Murder at Bangkok hotel involved 4 Vietnamese and 1 person of Vietnamese origin

According to Matichon, five people died in the room and one person died outside the hotel room in Bangkok. The list posted by Matichon shows two Vietnamese Americans (55 and 56 years old), and four Vietnamese citizens, aged 37 - 49. Previously, this newspaper reported that all six victims were Vietnamese with American citizenship.

Image believed to be of authorities inspecting the crime scene at a hotel in Bangkok (Thailand) on July 16.

Matichon Screenshot

Matichon also quoted police as saying that of the six dead, three were men and three were women, all foreigners, with traces of drinking tea or coffee. The cause of death has not been determined but is believed to be poisoning. Previously, there was information that the six victims were poisoned with cyanide. Police added that the results of the scene examination showed no signs of a struggle. The bodies were found in the same room. This room was open and they had to check out today (July 16). Currently, the forensic agency is conducting an autopsy and examining all related evidence. Police have temporarily detained the tour guide for further questioning. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an investigation into the murder at the hotel, according to Reuters. Mr. Srettha also said that reports showed that an American of Vietnamese origin was among the dead. Earlier, a Thai police officer who did not want to reveal his identity denied previous reports in the Thai media that six people had been killed in a shooting. "There are no signs of a shooting," the officer told Reuters without elaborating. VNA quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung as saying that embassy staff were working with local authorities to verify the incident and carry out necessary citizen protection work.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cap-nhat-vu-an-mang-tai-bangkok-nan-nhan-co-4-nguoi-viet-1-nguoi-goc-viet-185240716215827498.htm