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Thai woman jailed in Myanmar as ex-husband’s murder remains unclear
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A Thai woman has been sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for an immigration offence and could potentially face a murder charge over the death of her ex-husband, who was reportedly a US diplomat .
Key facts
- The Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, was arrested after the body of her ex-husband was found at the Sakura Residence & Hotel in Yangon on May 11
- A Thai woman has been sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for an immigration offence and could potentially face a murder charge over the death of her ex-husband, who was reportedly a US diplomat .
- Pavinee and the deceased reportedly married in June 2018
- However, several foreign media outlets reported that he was 43 year old Daniel Paul Riva, who was described as an assistant regional security officer with the US Department of State.
Summary
The Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, was arrested after the body of her ex-husband was found at the Sakura Residence & Hotel in Yangon on May 11. The man had suffered stab wounds to his head and neck.
Neither US nor Myanmar authorities have publicly identified the deceased. However, several foreign media outlets reported that he was 43 year old Daniel Paul Riva, who was described as an assistant regional security officer with the US Department of State.