Bangkok: Autopsy results have revealed that the cause of death for "Hlun Solo," officially known as Mr. Bowornthat Pengsuk, was due to heart and circulatory system failure. However, officials have not dismissed the potential involvement of poisoning or other factors and are currently awaiting comparative test results from Georgia to reach a conclusive determination. In the meantime, family members are preparing to receive the body for funeral rites in his hometown of Kalasin Province.
According to Thai News Agency, Associate Professor Dr. Woravee Waiyawut, Deputy Director of the Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, disclosed that this second autopsy was conducted after an initial official autopsy was carried out in Georgia. The Institute of Forensic Science ensured that the procedure was explained and consent was obtained from the family to disseminate information to the media.
The preliminary autopsy showed no signs of physical assault, with most organs appearing normal except for the heart. While the heart had been thoroughly examined in Georgia, tissue samples have been collected for chemical and toxin tests. Although early results suggest cardiovascular and circulatory system failure, the cause of death is still undetermined, and poisoning has not been excluded. Coordination with Georgia is ongoing to acquire essential autopsy data, including initial autopsy results, blood tests, toxicology reports, crime scene details, and drug tests for comparative purposes. An official determination of the cause of death is anticipated within 1-2 weeks.
Dr. Woravee noted that the previous autopsy limits the scope of the second examination, necessitating reliance on Georgia's autopsy findings. Laboratory tests will complement the findings, and all internal organs have been returned, with only tissue samples retained for further analysis. The family has accepted the preliminary results, with Georgian authorities investigating the possibility of pre-existing heart disease by examining the heart's blood vessels, though results will take time.
Addressing potential legal actions if the family remains concerned post-autopsies, the family has indicated no current concerns and is prepared to proceed with religious ceremonies. While Georgia tested for carbon monoxide inhalation, Thailand could not due to insufficient blood samples but conducted a nasal swab test. The family plans to receive the body for funeral rites tomorrow, with the Institute of Forensic Science maintaining custody in cold storage until then. The Ministry of Justice assures families of support in requesting autopsies for deaths occurring abroad to ensure peace of mind.