A police investigation is underway after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a rubbish bin inside a petrol station toilet in Saphan Si, Map Yang Phon, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong province, at 06:00 on 1 July 2026. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station were alerted to the scene and immediately launched inquiries alongside local rescue services.
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The case triggered a forensic examination and a review of CCTV footage from the area to establish who was responsible for leaving the infant at the site. At the scene, investigators found the body of a newborn male infant wrapped in cloth and placed inside a black plastic bag before being discarded in a waste bin located within the toilet facility.
Police said blood at the scene appeared to have partially dried, indicating the baby had been delivered shortly before being left there. Rescue workers recovered the body and transported it for a full post-mortem examination in line with standard procedures. Officers also conducted a detailed search of the toilet area and surrounding bins to collect potential forensic evidence.
A 49-year-old cleaning worker at the petrol station, identified only as Surin, reported discovering the body during routine cleaning duties. She said she noticed the bin felt unusually heavy while handling waste from the toilet. When she opened it, she found the infant and immediately alerted police.
Investigators are now reviewing CCTV recordings from the petrol station and nearby surroundings to track individuals who may have entered or left the toilet before the discovery. Police have not yet identified any suspect at this stage of the inquiry.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, with autopsy results expected to provide further detail on the timing and circumstances of the birth. CCTV analysis will be used to build a timeline of events leading up to the discovery. Amarin reported that Pluak Daeng Police are coordinating with investigative units to locate the mother and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident in accordance with legal procedures.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 July 2026