Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals found in a room at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on Tuesday. The victims, all of Vietnamese descent with two holding U.S. passports, arrived in Bangkok on Saturday and Sunday. They checked into separate rooms at the hotel but were found dead in one room, with no signs of struggle. Police are investigating the deaths as a homicide, ruling out self-harm. They are searching for a seventh person connected to the group, tracing their movements from the airport.
The incident has triggered a swift response from Thai authorities, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordering an urgent investigation to prevent any negative impact on tourism. Thailand relies heavily on tourism, expecting 35 million foreign arrivals this year. The country was already shaken by a shooting spree at a shopping mall last October, prompting security measures to restore tourist confidence.
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The U.S. and Vietnamese embassies in Bangkok are involved in the investigation. The Grand Hyatt Erawan, known for its luxury amenities and location in a popular tourist district, has yet to respond to inquiries.