Diplomatic Immunity and Deadly Consequences: A Chilling Case from Myanmar A recent case in Myanmar highlights the darker side of diplomatic immunity. Pavinee Supasirivisan, a Thai woman accused of killing her U. S.
diplomat ex husband, has been sentenced to one year in prison for violating Myanmar's immigration laws. However, the investigation into her alleged involvement in the murder is still ongoing.
The case serves as a stark reminder that diplomatic immunity can sometimes be a double edged sword.