Police in Songkhla are investigating after the remains of a baby were discovered inside the crematorium at Wat Thai Yo in Koh Yo subdistrict, Mueang district, Songkhla province. The discovery was made on 8 June 2026, prompting officers from Mueang Songkhla Police Station and related agencies to attend the scene and begin an inquiry.
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Initial examinations found burned bones as well as parts of a heart that had reportedly been among the last parts of the body to be consumed by the fire. Authorities believe the remains belonged to a baby, although investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the case.
According to the temple undertaker, the body is believed to have been that of a baby aged approximately eight to nine months. During a search of the area outside the crematorium, officers also found a pair of trousers that had been left behind. Investigators believe the clothing may belong to the person who brought the body to the crematorium or may otherwise be connected to the incident.
The trousers have been collected as evidence and will undergo forensic examination. Police are seeking to determine whether any biological or other trace evidence can help identify those involved.
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The undertaker told investigators that on 7 June 2026 at approximately 3.00pm, he entered the crematorium to prepare equipment for a cremation scheduled to take place the following day. At that time, four sacks of charcoal had been stored inside the crematorium for use during the planned cremation.
However, when the area was checked again, three of the four sacks had already been used, leaving only one sack at the scene. This discovery raised suspicions that the crematorium had been used without authorisation before the scheduled cremation.
Police are now gathering evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby locations as part of their investigation. Officers are working to identify and locate the person responsible for bringing the baby’s remains to the crematorium and carrying out the cremation.
Kaoded reported that the case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing forensic examinations and witness inquiries. Police have stated that efforts are focused on identifying those responsible so that legal action can be taken.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Kaoded 9 June 2026