A newborn baby boy was found dead inside a rubbish bag in a women’s toilet at a shopping centre in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, prompting a police investigation. The discovery was made at approximately 16:25 on 20 March 2026, when officers from Thong Lor Police Station were alerted to the incident in Khlong Toei district. Forensic officers and rescue workers attended the scene, where the infant’s body was recovered from a black bin bag.
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Police said the body was discovered in a storage room adjacent to the toilet after a cleaner noticed an unusually heavy rubbish bag while carrying out routine duties. The cleaner removed the bag from the bin and placed it in the nearby storage area before informing a security guard. Upon inspection, the bag was opened and the body of a male infant was found inside.
Initial examinations indicated no visible signs of bruising or external injuries on the baby’s body. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death and are continuing forensic checks to determine further details. The identity of the person responsible for abandoning the infant remains unknown.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from within and around the shopping centre to trace individuals who may have entered the toilet area prior to the discovery. Witnesses, including the cleaner and security personnel, are being questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry. Police have stated that all procedures are being followed in accordance with legal protocols.
Khaosod reported that police said further updates will depend on forensic results and evidence gathered from surveillance footage. Efforts are ongoing to identify those involved and determine the circumstances leading to the infant’s death.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 22 Mar 2026