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A Thai woman faces murder charges in Myanmar in the killing of a US ... A Thai woman has appeared in a Myanmar court on murder charges in the killing of an American diplomat found dead about two weeks ago at a Yangon hotel BANGKOK --A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Thursday to answer charges of murder in thekilling of an American diplomatinYangon, according to two attorneys familiar with the case. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was charged with murder as well as a charge under the country's immigration code that applies to any foreign national who commits a crime inMyanmar, according to one of the attorneys. It was not clear whether she entered a plea or had legal representation during the hearing in Kamayut Township Court. She faces the possibility of a sentence ranging from 10 years in prison to the death penalty if she is convicted of murder. Both lawyers spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid possible repercussions from authorities in Myanmar'smilitary-run government. The diplomat was found dead May 11 at the Sakura Residence&Hotel, a facility popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors that is about 1.5 kilomete…

Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the US State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. “Out of respect for the privacy of the...

American diplomat found dead in Myanmar; woman detained by police An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar's largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the "death of a U.S. government employee" assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. "Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time," the State Department said in an e-mailed reply to questions from The Associated Press. According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel. The facility, with long-term rentals, is popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors, and is located about 1 mile from the American Embassy. They said police are treating the case as a possible homici…

A U.S. Embassy employee was found dead in a Myanmar hotel as an ... An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar 's largest city, the State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a U.S. government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an e-mailed reply to questions from The Associated Press. open image in gallery ( AFP/Getty ) According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel. The facility, with long-term rentals, is popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors, and is located about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the American Embassy. They sai…

US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody US State Department confirms the fatality, but refuses to provide more information about the person's death in Yangon.

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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, according to the US Department of State, and three members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. The US State Department confirmed to the Associated Press news agency on Wednesday that a US diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Yangon had died. The department did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the person’s death or its cause. “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” it said. According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the case, Myanmar police are treating the death as a possible murder. They said the person was found dead two weeks ago at a hotel about 1.5 kilometres (one mile) from the US Embassy. The facility, with long-term rentals, is popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors. Myanmar police have not publi…

A Thai woman faces murder charges in Myanmar in the killing of a US ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email FILE - This shows U.S. Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb. 13, 2021. Uncredited - AP Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Thursday to answer charges of murder in the killing of an American diplomat in Yangon , according to two attorneys familiar with the case. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was charged with murder as well as a charge under the country's immigration code that applies to any foreign national who commits a crime in Myanmar , according to one of the attorneys. It was not clear whether she entered a plea or had legal representation during the hearing in Kamayut Township Court. She faces the possibility of a sentence ranging from 10 years in prison to the death penalty if she is convicted of murder. Both lawyers spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid possible repercussions from authorities in Myanmar's military-run government. The diplomat was found dead May 11 at the Sakura Residence & Hotel, a facility popular with diplomats, business people and other inter…

A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in ... This shows U.S. Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo, File) BANGKOK (AP) — An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community inYangonsay a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a U.S. government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an emailed reply to questions from The Associated Press. According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel. The facility, with long-term rentals, is popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors, and is lo…

US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide <p>Thai woman is in custody in connection with investigation after man was reportedly found dead at a hotel in Yangon</p><p>A US diplomat has been found dead in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/myanmar">Myanmar</a>’s largest city, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman had been detained by police in connection with the investigation.</p><p>US officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the state department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon, but gave no other details.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/10/us-diplomat-found-dead-myanmar">Continue reading...</a>

A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar David Rising Associated Press Published: June 10, 2026 at 7:02 AM Updated: June 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM FILE - This shows U.S. Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo, File) (Uncredited, AP) BANGKOK – An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar's largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a U.S. government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. Recommended Videos “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an emailed reply to questions from The Associated Press. According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Re…

A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar David Rising Associated Press Published: June 10, 2026 at 7:02 AM Updated: June 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM FILE - This shows U.S. Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo, File) (Uncredited, AP) BANGKOK – An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar's largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a U.S. government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. Recommended Videos “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an emailed reply to questions from The Associated Press. According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Re…