The used, cyanide-tainted teacups found in the Bangkok hotel room where six Vietnamese were found dead on Tuesday evening. Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp Poonsawat, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, on Wednesday identified the suspect as Vietnam-born Sherine Chong. Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp said the suspect had invited the other five people to invest in construction projects. Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp said cyanide residue was found in the six used teacups found in the hotel room. Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp said officers are investigating whether the cyanide was smuggled into the country or acquired locally.

Source: Bangkok Post July 17, 2024 18:28 UTC