Bangkok, Thailand CNN —A Thai court has handed down the death penalty to a woman accused of fatally poisoning at least a dozen people, the first ruling in a high-profile serial murder case that has gripped the nation.
The court convicted her of charges including premeditated murder, robbery causing death and spiking food or other consumables resulting in death.
In addition to the death sentence, she was also ordered to pay compensation for unrecovered stolen items.
Thanicha told CNN on Thursday that Saratat denies the accusations against her and plans to appeal her conviction.
No executions have taken place since, but courts have handed down the death sentence in several cases, including the high-profile murders of two British backpackers in 2019.
Persons:
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, NBT Connext, –, Siriporn, Sararat, Thanicha Eksuwanwat, Witoon, Thanicha, Saratat, ” Thanicha
Organizations:
Thailand CNN, CNN, Sararat
Locations:
Bangkok, Thailand