Death Sentence for Thai Woman Accused of Murdering Friends with Cyanide

Fri Jul 11 2025 17:42:45 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Death Sentence for Thai Woman Accused of Murdering Friends with Cyanide

In a landmark case, a Thai woman has received the death penalty for allegedly poisoning 14 friends, revealing troubling patterns of addiction and deceit.


A court in Bangkok has sentenced 36-year-old Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn to death after finding her guilty of murdering Siriporn Khanwong, 32, with cyanide during a trip in April 2023. The sentence marks the continuation of a shocking series of alleged killings. The autopsy on Khanwong revealed cyanide traces, countering initial claims of natural causes by relatives. Following a police investigation, it was discovered that Sararat, who is known in the media as "Am Cyanide," had a history of targeting friends from whom she borrowed money, eventually stealing their possessions.

The crime prompted a broader inquiry revealing multiple suspicious deaths linked to Sararat dating back to 2015. While she maintained her innocence, the court found compelling evidence that included not only the poisoning incident but also a correlation with her financial struggles due to gambling addiction.

In a compelling moment at the sentencing, Khanwong's mother, Thongpin Kiatchanasiri, expressed her relief, stating, “You got justice, my child. Today, there is justice in this world,” as she gripped a photo of her late daughter. Sararat's ex-husband and lawyer faced separate legal challenges for obstructing justice, receiving prison sentences of one year and two years, respectively.

The implications of Sararat's actions extend beyond individual tragedy; they underscore issues related to drug regulation in Thailand. Cyanide, a highly regulated substance, can inflict lethal harm within seconds of high dosage ingestion, complicating legal frameworks around potential unauthorized use. Furthermore, the case opens discussions around societal pressures tied to gambling addiction and the visibility of mental health issues in Thailand.

As the legal process unfolds, the public and experts alike are grappling with the broader societal implications of this tragic case. Sararat was also ordered to pay 2 million baht to Khanwong’s family as compensation.

While the investigation continues, it throws a spotlight on how social relationships intertwine with personal struggles and the consequences of addiction, leaving the community to reflect on the interplay of justice and humanity amidst such grave actions.

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