Six dead bodies were found in a room at a luxurious downtown Bangkok hotel, possibly due to poisoning. All the deceased are Vietnamese, and two also had US citizenship.
Bangkok police believe one of six Vietnamese people found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel on Tuesday evening poisoned the others and then committed suicide.
The mysterious deaths of six foreigners at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on July 16 have baffled many.
- Victims’ Identities: The deceased include four Vietnamese nationals and two Vietnamese Americans. Their bodies were discovered in a fifth-floor suite.
- Incident Details: Housekeepers found the bodies around 5:30 pm, with room service food untouched but drinks consumed. Initial reports of a shooting were dismissed by police, who ruled out suicide, robbery, and fights as causes of death. Only one victim had a facial wound, possibly from falling.
- Unaccounted Individuals: One individual who booked a room did not check in and is believed to be a sibling of one of the deceased. There were inconsistencies in the hotel records regarding the identity of one of the dead.
- Possible Causes: Local media suggest debt issues might be involved, with one victim possibly poisoning the others. Suspicious substances and the victims’ DNA were found in drinks ordered shortly before 2 pm on July 15.
- The Hotel: The Grand Hyatt Erawan, a five-star hotel in a popular tourist area, opened in 1991 and is near the Erawan Shrine.
- Investigation: The FBI has joined Thai authorities in the investigation. The Thai Prime Minister has urged quick action to minimize tourism impact and assured the public that more details will be released after autopsy results and further findings.