The Aftermath of the Thai Cheongsan-gari Serial Murders... Suspect, a Pregnant Woman in Her 30s, Denies Charges

At Least 14 Poisoned to Death... 1 Person Barely Survived

The number of victims in the cyanide serial murder case that occurred in Thailand has increased to at least 15, while the suspect, a woman in her 30s who is five months pregnant, continues to deny the charges.

According to the local media outlet The Nation on the 8th, Sararat Langsiyutapong, who was arrested on charges of serial murder using cyanide, has killed at least 14 people, and one person barely survived.

Suspect Sararat Langsiyutaporn accused of killing at least 14 people with cyanide in Thailand.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

Authorities have decided to expand the investigation comprehensively and revise the sales regulations following this incident. When purchasing cyanide, the purpose must be clearly stated, and online sales will be restricted.

Cyanide is not produced in Thailand but is imported by 14 companies. Under current regulations, stores holding more than 100 kg of cyanide must report to the government. Authorities plan to enforce existing regulations related to cyanide distribution more strictly.

The police are also focusing on whether there are accomplices. In this regard, the suspect’s ex-husband, a police officer, has come under investigation, and many cyanide purchasers have been summoned by the police.

The police issued summonses to about 100 people who purchased the same cyanide used by the suspect. Among them was actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn, attracting attention. Preechaya appeared at the police station the previous day and explained that she bought cyanide to remove reptiles attacking her pet dog.

The suspect Sararat was arrested on the 25th of last month on charges of murdering a 32-year-old woman who was found collapsed on the bank of the Maeklong River in Ratchaburi Province. The investigation revealed that Sararat was involved in more than 10 other poisoning cases, causing a great shock to Thai society.

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