Did Thai Woman Murder 14 Friends for Money? She Sentenced to Death in Shocking Poison Plot

The case centers on the death of Siriporn Khanwong, 32, who accompanied Sararat to Ratchaburi province in April 2023.

In a chilling case that has gripped Thailand, a woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide has been sentenced to death. The Bangkok Criminal Court found 36-year-old Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn guilty of poisoning a wealthy friend during a trip last year, marking the first conviction in a string of similar allegations against her.

Sararat, dubbed “Am Cyanide” by Thai media, allegedly targeted friends she owed money to, poisoning them and stealing their valuables to fund her gambling addiction. According to a BBC report, police investigations have uncovered a pattern of suspicious deaths linked to Sararat dating back to 2015, with one victim surviving the alleged attempts.

The case centers on the death of Siriporn Khanwong, 32, who accompanied Sararat to Ratchaburi province in April 2023. The pair participated in a Buddhist protection ritual at a river before Siriporn collapsed and died after sharing a meal with Sararat. Traces of cyanide were later found in Siriporn’s body. Police said Sararat made no effort to assist her dying friend and subsequently stole her belongings, including money and bags.

Relatives of Siriporn, unconvinced by initial reports suggesting a natural death, demanded an autopsy, which confirmed the presence of cyanide. “You got justice, my child. Today, there is justice in this world,” said Siriporn’s grieving mother, Thongpin Kiatchanasiri, holding a photo of her daughter outside the courtroom.

Investigators revealed that Sararat’s former husband, ex-police officer Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn, and her lawyer were complicit in attempting to hide evidence. Vitoon was handed a prison term of one year and four months, while the lawyer received two years. Both pleaded not guilty but were convicted during Wednesday’s sentencing.

Sararat pleaded not guilty to the charges but was ordered to pay Siriporn’s family two million baht ($57,667) in compensation. Witnesses reported that Sararat remained composed and even smiled during the reading of her death sentence.

The use of cyanide, a highly regulated substance in Thailand, has alarmed authorities. Cyanide deprives the body’s cells of oxygen, leading to rapid and often fatal outcomes. Small doses can cause dizziness, vomiting, and shortness of breath, while larger amounts induce lung injury, heart attacks, coma, and death within seconds.

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