A male foetus, estimated at eight months’ gestation, was discovered abandoned in a rubbish bin at a fresh market in Bang Pu, Samut Prakan, early on 22 March 2026, prompting a police investigation to locate the mother. The remains were found wrapped in a red sarong and covered with a blanket, with the umbilical cord still attached. Authorities secured the scene and gathered evidence.
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Police from Bang Pu station were alerted at around 05:30 after a local vendor reported the discovery at a waste disposal area in Talat Tamru market, Bang Pu Mai subdistrict. Officers, investigators and rescue workers from the Ruam Kuson Foundation attended the scene to examine the remains. The area was cordoned off while a duty doctor conducted an initial inspection.
The body was first discovered by a 62-year-old fried banana seller, identified as Lung Ra, who had come to dispose of spoiled goods after not trading for two days. He initially believed the object in the bin resembled a skinned chicken due to the darkness. After asking another vendor to shine a light using a mobile phone, he realised it was a human foetus and alerted authorities.
Preliminary findings indicate the foetus had been recently abandoned, with blood stains and the attached umbilical cord suggesting it was disposed of shortly after delivery. Police suspect the body was left at the site during the night. The remains have been transferred to the forensic institute at Ramathibodi Hospital, Samut Prakan, for a full post-mortem examination.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the market and surrounding areas to identify the person responsible. Officers are also collecting physical evidence from the scene to support the case.
Daily News reported that authorities have confirmed that efforts are ongoing to trace the mother and determine the exact cause and timing of death. Legal proceedings will follow once those responsible are identified. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 23 Mar 2026