A baby's body was found inside a plastic bag near a bus stop in Phitsanulok, Thailand. This discovery has led to an inquiry into whether the cause of the baby's death was a premature birth or intentional abortion.

 

At 5 pm yesterday, police in Phitsanulok City were notified about the body by investigator Min Misinth. After receiving the notification, medical rescue personnel and a doctor from Naresuan University Hospital were rushed to the scene located at the entrance of Maesuri Rest Stop.

 

About 200m away from the bus stop, the body was found hidden in the grass in a white 30cm plastic bag, partially opened to reveal the baby's head. Authorities identified the body as a male infant, between six and seven months of development. Initial indications suggest the baby might have died from a premature birth or through abortion.

 

The discovery was made by Phet Sornthavee, while he was spraying weed killer near the bus stop. He saw the bag and then noticed what seemed to be a baby’s body. Quickly, he alerted the nearby shopkeepers to contact the police.

 

A cleaner at the bus stop named Lek Atthitham, 55, informed that four buses had arrived almost at the same time the night before. While on her cleaning duties, Lek spotted a teenage girl in a white bloody shirt washing her shirt. Even though the teenager stated it was period blood and didn't seem troubled, Lek remained suspicious after the infant’s body was discovered. She didn't know if the girl was connected to the child but sure that the girl had come on one of the buses.

 

The police hypothesize that the teenager aboard one of the buses could have unexpectedly gone into labor, unaware of her pregnancy, or might have had an unintentional early birth. She might have panicked and left the baby’s body near the bus stop in a plastic bag.

 

For more investigation, the baby's body will be sent to Naresuan University Hospital's forensic department to determine the exact cause of death. The police are also trying to locate the mother for additional information.

 

Phitsanulok police are conducting a thorough investigation to put together a sequence of events before the discovery of the infant's body. They are also appealing to the public for any information that can possibly identify the mother or anyone involved in this tragic incident.

 

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-- 2024-06-07

 

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A very sad situation.

What a shame Thai society has come to this, mainly through bad education. This is happening way too often here, with abandoned babies turning up. 

And dead bodies found all over the country from murder or in suspicious circumstances. 

Still lets focus on more Tourists init.