Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact

A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out.

Yu’s confession comes amidst the mysterious death of Udomsak Thongmuan, also known as Dr Keng, a hospital academic from Chanthaburi province. Dr Keng had gone missing from her home on August 10 before being found in a rented room with 34 year old Yu in Nonthaburi. The pair later moved to Ayutthaya province, where Dr Keng ultimately passed away under suspicious circumstances.

It was reported yesterday, August 15, that Yu admitted to ordering a specific poison, known as gold salt or KAu(CN)2. According to Yu, Dr Keng suggested they ingest cyanide together but Yu lost his nerve and merely watched as Dr Keng consumed the substance before collapsing in front of him.

Gold salt is widely used as a critical component in gold plating and alloy processes, including acidic, neutral, and alkaline cyanide gold plating methods. Yu revealed that he had ordered it from Hat Yai, Songkhla province, and had it delivered to their dormitory in Nonthaburi.

Yu claimed that upon reaching their room in Ayutthaya, they planned to commit suicide together using two glasses. He poured the gold salt into Dr Keng’s glass and his own, but after taking a sip, Yu vomited everything out. Seeing Dr Keng in a dire state, Yu called an ambulance.

Police plan to send Yu today for a medical examination at the Police General Hospital. The details of any potential charges will depend on further investigation and case linkage.

Police were able to pinpoint the use of poison after discovering a clear plastic bag in the trash at the Ayutthaya residence. This evidence, combined with Yu’s confession about ordering the gold salt, led to their conclusions.

Yu’s confession has shed light on the tragic events leading to Dr Keng’s death. The investigation continues as police piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident, reported KhaoSod.

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ORIGINAL STORY: Healthcare professional dies after severe abdominal pain in Chanthaburi

A healthcare professional from Chanthaburi passed away after being admitted to ICU following severe abdominal pain. The incident unfolded as details emerged from a close friend, shedding light on the last moments leading to the tragic event.

On the evening of August 12, Chaiyaporn, a close friend, and the deceased booked a room in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The pair ordered a meal consisting of som tam, bamboo shoot soup, and mushroom curry. Shortly after eating, Mor Keng, the deceased, began vomiting and experiencing intense abdominal pain.

Chaiyaporn promptly called emergency services at 1669. Paramedics arrived and transported Mor Keng to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital, where they lost consciousness en route. The medical team performed CPR six times in the ICU, but despite their best efforts, Mor Keng passed away.

Reporters yesterday visited Bang Sarakeo Health Promoting Hospital, Mor Keng workplace, where the atmosphere was notably sombre. A few staff members were present, and the once bustling environment seemed eerily quiet.

Among those mourning was Montathip Khampan, the director of the hospital. Montathip, along with residents who had received care from Mor Keng, collectively expressed their grief. They unanimously described Mor Keng as a kind-hearted individual, beloved by colleagues and patients alike, reported KhaoSod.

The family had been unable to contact Mor Keng for over three days, leading to increasing concern. Relatives eventually discovered that they had been staying with Chaiyaporn in Nonthaburi. It wasn’t until 1.30pm that the family managed to reach Chaiyaporn, who explained why he had not returned their calls. He recounted the details of Mor Keng’s deteriorating condition, starting from the night they arrived in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.