Law
Court Acquits Sararat 'Am Cyanide' Rangsiwuthaporn in Sixth Murder Case
The Criminal Court has dismissed a murder charge against Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, citing insufficient evidence to prove cyanide poisoning in a 2015 case.
On August 4, 2026, the Criminal Court in Bangkok delivered a verdict in the sixth case brought against Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, widely known as 'Am Cyanide.' Prosecutors had accused the 39-year-old of poisoning a friend, Monthathip, in a Thong Lo condominium on July 7, 2015, to evade debt.
According to Khaosod Online, the court reviewed evidence regarding the financial relationship between the two, noting that the defendant had borrowed money from the victim and suffered significant losses from online gambling. However, the court ruled that the prosecution failed to definitively prove that the victim’s death was caused by cyanide. Consequently, the court dismissed the charges in this specific instance.
For residents and visitors, this case highlights the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding a series of high-profile death investigations that have gripped Thailand. While this acquittal marks a specific outcome for the 2015 incident, it is important to note that Sararat remains involved in multiple other legal matters. To date, the court has issued rulings in several cases, including one death sentence and two life imprisonment sentences. As the legal process continues, the public awaits further developments regarding the remaining charges against the defendant. The court’s decision underscores the rigorous evidentiary standards required in criminal trials involving complex forensic allegations.
Translated from Thai.
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