Poisoning suspected in woman's death
A woman's death from an apparent poisoning early yesterday has been linked to a dispute with a neighbor, but police say they have not yet ruled out the possibility of suicide.
The woman’s two sons also fell ill, but survived.
“We are investigating the case and looking into all possible scenarios,” Angthong Police chief Pol Colonel Chudej Kongkanpai said.
Prathum Ngarmcharoen and her sons, aged 12 and 10, developed symptoms of poisoning on Tuesday. While the boys recovered, Prathum succumbed early yesterday in hospital. Her body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine to determine the exact cause of death.
Her sons, Santi and Chaichanapon Chaiseeorn, were placed under the care of the Angthong Home for Children out of concern that another attempt might be made on their lives.
The key suspects were identified as Paitoon Ngarmcharoen, an older brother of Prathum, and neighbor Piboon Bangphanwimon.
Prior to Tuesday’s apparent poisoning, Piboon had accused the boys of stealing Bt20,000 and allegedly assaulted the pair to force a confession from them. The boys insisted on their innocence, and in the end their mother lodged a police complaint against Piboon.
“Piboon will be charged with physical assault, but we are going to deter
