Fortune teller in Thai palace intrigue dies in custody

An Oct 21 file photo of Thai fortune teller Suriyan Sucharitpholwong (in blue), 54, also known as Mor Yong, arriving at a military court in Bangkok. The fortune teller, who was charged with royal defamation, died in military custody, officials said y
PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

An Oct 21 file photo of Thai fortune teller Suriyan Sucharitpholwong (in blue), 54, also known as Mor Yong, arriving at a military court in Bangkok. The fortune teller, who was charged with royal defamation, died in military custody, officials said yesterday. This is the second time in weeks that a person involved in an investigation into palace intrigue has died.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 10, 2015, with the headline Fortune teller in Thai palace intrigue dies in custody. Subscribe