Police wrap up 15 murder and attempted murder cases against suspected serial cyanide killer
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Police wrap up 15 murder and attempted murder cases against suspected serial cyanide killer
20 Sept 01:56Key points summarised by AI
Thai police concluded a 3-month, multi-province investigation, linking Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn to 15 murder and attempted murder cases involving cyanide over an eight-year period.
Sararat allegedly poisoned victims, including creditors and business associates, to steal valuables or erase debts, making their deaths appear as natural illnesses to avoid suspicion.
Authorities filed 75 charges against Sararat, including premeditated murder, while her former husband and lawyer face charges for aiding and abetting and destroying evidence.
A breakthrough in the case involved CCTV footage and autopsy results confirming cyanide in a victim, leading police to detail three methods Sararat used to administer the poison, often disguised in food or as pills.
Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn
Yesterday 18:24Key points summarised by AI
A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.
Black Lotus Global LLC, managing Nene Royal's rights, has legitimate trademark applications for various categories under fast-track processing, with final approval anticipated by February 2027.
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) monitors international trademark filings to protect Thai creators and advises early registration to prevent unauthorized third-party claims, noting a "NENE" trademark already registered in South Korea.