Cash-strapped mum’s baby dies after two days with caregiver

A 20 year old mother, grappling with financial difficulties, surrendered her eight month old baby to a caregiver for two days, where the child tragically died. The baby was reportedly healthy and cheerful with no known medical conditions. The police have summoned both parties for further investigation.

Sergeant Major Kawi Chuaysang, an investigator from Pak Klong Rangsit Police Station, was yesterday notified of a baby’s death in a flat in Bang Poon, Pathum Thani. He promptly arrived at the scene alongside forensic doctors from the Ministry of Justice, investigative officers from Pak Klong Rangsit Police Station, and representatives from the Por Tek Tung Foundation.

The incident occurred in building seven, on the third floor, in room number 256/34. There, they discovered the lifeless body of an eight month old baby girl on a sofa, covered with a blanket and showing signs of bruising.

Alisa Khetsakul, 36 years old, who was caring for the child, said that she had been looking after the baby since midday on Saturday and left the child with her two and a half year old daughter and four year old son around 4pm when she went out. She placed the baby on a bed and covered her with a blanket. Alisa returned at 6pm to find the baby was dead, prompting her to call the police. She claimed the baby loved to cover her nose with a blanket and questioned the mother about any possible underlying health conditions.

By Nattapong Westwood

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