Lao Woman Dies in Apparent Suicide at Bangkok Residence

Georgealbert · November 28, 2024

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On the night of November 27, at approximately 9:45, Huamark Police Station received a report of a suspected suicide involving a firearm in a residential area located in Soi Krungthep Kreetha 7, Intersection 4, Rama 9 Road, Huamark Subdistrict, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok.

Investigating officers, led by Lt. Col. Sanpakorn Nukant, Deputy Inspector (Investigation), and Pol. Lt. Col. Bamphen Namchawee, along with forensic experts, medical personnel, and rescue teams, responded promptly to the scene.

At the location, a two-story detached home, within a secure community, the lifeless body of Ms. Dali, a 29-year-old Lao national, was discovered in the second-floor bedroom. The victim was found lying in a pool of blood next to the bed, dressed in a white dress. She had suffered a gunshot wound to the right temple, with the bullet exiting through the left side of her head. Nearby, officers found a 9mm handgun and a single spent shell casing, which were secured as evidence.

According to preliminary investigations, the victim's boyfriend, identified as Mr. Wisawa Kainakorn, 43, was at home during the incident. He told authorities that Ms. Dali was a well-known Lao influencer who often livestreamed provocative content for an international audience. She reportedly received financial support from a male American follower, who frequently sent her money.

Mr. Wisawa recounted that just before the incident, Ms. Dali was livestreaming for the American man while he was taking a shower downstairs. He reported hearing a single gunshot followed by the sound of something falling. Rushing to check, he found Ms. Dali lying in a pool of blood and immediately called the police.

Emergency responders attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities are treating the case as a suspected suicide based on the initial evidence but have not ruled out other possibilities. Investigators plan to review footage from the home's CCTV system and conduct a detailed interview with Mr. Wisawa.

The body has been sent to the Police General Hospital for an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help.

-- 2024-11-28