Thai Serial Killer Who Poisoned For Gambling Money Sentenced to Death

A 36-year-old Thai woman has been sentenced to death in the first of her 14 murder trials for financial gain to fund a gambling habit. 

The woman, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, also referred to as “Am Cyanide,” has been accused of murdering 14 people via poison. 

In other Thailand casino-related news, there's a push to open casinos as early as 2029. 

What Prosectors Discovered 

During the investigation, prosecutors found that Sararat spent 78 million Bhat, which is about USD 2.3 million, over three years on the illegal gambling site Fun88. There were times she wagered up to 10 million Bhat per day. 

She funded the addiction by borrowing money from the soon-to-be victims, ultimately killing them and stealing their stuff. 

There is allegedly one person who was targeted but survived. 

The poison she used was cyanide, which can kill within 30 minutes. It induces a heart attack and leaves the body quickly, making it difficult to detect. 

She Denies the Charges

This past Wednesday, a Bangkok court convicted Sararat for poisoning her friend, Siriporn Kanwang, resulting in her death. 

Sararat has denied all charges. 

There was suspicion around Sararat in April 2023. She traveled with Siriporn from Bangkok to Ratchaburi to release fish for a Buddhist ritual at a pier. 

Siriporn collapsed on the riverbank and died. Sararat didn’t try to help. Instead, she fled the scene. 

Upon arrival at the scene, investigators found that her money and valuables were missing. 

Traces of cyanide were found in her body. 

Sararat's Lawyer and Husband Also Sentenced

Sararat was pregnant when arrested but suffered a miscarriage. Following her arrest, individuals came forward to say that they had relatives who died in curious after meeting Sararat. 

Her alleged victims from the 13 remaining cases include an ex-boyfriend and three police officers. 

Sararat’s husband, Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn, a high-ranking police officer, has been given a 16-month sentence for hiding evidence. 

Sararat’s lawyer also received a two-year sentence for the same crime. 

“She got bad karma back, and I wish all the bad karma will keep following her,” Sararat’s mother, Thongpin, told reporters outside the courtroom.