Thai police say cyanide killed 6 foreigners in Bangkok hotel, including suspect

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Cyanide poisoning was likely the cause of the deaths of six foreigners whose bodies were found in a room in a plush Bangkok hotel, with the suspected killer among the dead, Thai police said on Wednesday (July 17).  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2vaawfsu  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Thai police have identified cyanide poisoning as the likely cause of death for six foreigners

00:08found in a room at a luxurious Bangkok hotel with the suspected killer among the deceased.

00:14Police announced on Wednesday that the deadly chemical was discovered on drinking glasses

00:18and a teapot in the room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan.

00:49Investigations revealed a dispute over debt related to an investment among the victims,

00:55who were all of Vietnamese descent, including two U.S. nationals.

01:00The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has assisted Thai police in the investigation.

01:06Vietnam's government stated that its embassy in Bangkok is closely coordinating with Thai authorities,

01:13while the U.S. State Department is monitoring the situation

01:17and emphasized that local authorities are leading the investigation.

01:21The Grand Hyatt Erawan, operated by Erawan Group, boasts over 350 rooms

01:27and is located in a popular tourist district known for luxury shopping and restaurants.

01:33Initially reported by some Thai media as a shooting,

01:36news of the deaths could impact Thailand's tourism sector,

01:39which is crucial for its economic recovery post-pandemic.

01:43Thailand is expecting 35 million foreign arrivals this year,

01:47up from 28 million last year, who spent 1.2 trillion baht.

01:52Prime Minister Shreta Thavisin has called for a swift investigation

01:56to mitigate the impact on the travel sector.

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