Cremation of Thai journalist halted after suspicious autopsy; doubts raised over possible poisoning


- Photo: The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: The case of Nattawut Ponglanka, a Channel 8 journalist who passed away on Nov 30, has raised suspicions after associates said he "fell asleep and never woke up" while suspicious white powder was found.

On Friday (Dec 5), Thanakrit Chitareerat, an assistant to the Public Health Minister, posted an image of Nattawut Ponglangka along with the caption, "Don’t cremate yet, we suspect the cause of death."

Thanakrit also raised three key questions about Nattawut’s death, including:

Did he die due to arrhythmic heart failure?

Was it a case of suicide?

Did he die from being poisoned?

He concluded his post with the word “suspicious” and included a photo of a white powdery substance in a packet with a message: “What’s in this? Who owns it? Why wasn’t it checked? What happened? I want to investigate the body." His last post included an infographic explaining symptoms of cyanide poisoning.

- Photo: The Nation/ANN
- Photo: The Nation/ANN

Urgent Update: The family orders the immediate seizure of Nattawut's body after autopsy results. They are calling for a thorough investigation into the cause of death, as insiders reveal lingering doubts.

Following Nattawut’s sudden death, which remains shrouded in mystery, reports have emerged of the family's decision to take legal action to uncover the truth.

Phut Apiwan, a well-known journalist and host, shared on social media about the family’s decision to request the seizure of Nattawut's body, stating that the family only recently received the autopsy results.

The decision to seize the body sends a clear signal that the family still harbors serious doubts about the cause of death.

Phut Apiwan’s revelation has brought renewed public interest in the case, turning Nattawut Ponglangka’s death into a mystery that must be investigated further to uncover the truth. - The Nation/ANN

 

 

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