Community Newborn Baby Abandoned in Grassland with Umbilical Cord Still Attached

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A newborn baby boy has been rescued after being discovered abandoned in thick grassland near the Mun River in Chok Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The infant was found lying face-down on his umbilical cord, without any clothing or covering, but has since been confirmed to be in good health.

 

The incident occurred early on the morning of 20 April, at a remote overgrown area near a bridge marking the boundary between Moo 1 Ban Rai and Moo 3 Ban Tha Ang villages in Tha Ang subdistrict. The location, approximately 300 metres from the village road, was filled with dense vegetation over two metres high.

 

Mr. Rewin, local village headman, said that around 06:00, a local resident reported hearing crying from the area. Upon arrival, they found a male infant lying face-down in the grass, with his legs protruding from the undergrowth. The baby was still crying and had not been wrapped in any cloth. Emergency services and police were called immediately, and the child was rushed to Chok Chai Hospital.

 

The village headman noted that the baby appeared to have been thrown into the undergrowth rather than placed gently, as his position suggested no deliberate arrangement. Blood was still visible on the baby’s body, suggesting he had only recently been born.

 

Medical staff at Chok Chai Hospital confirmed the infant is in stable condition and weighs a healthy 3.4 kilograms.

 

The man who first discovered the baby, 42-year-old Mr. Naphat, said he had been out collecting eel traps when he heard what he initially thought was a bird. Upon listening more closely, he realised it was the cry of a child. Following the sound, he was shocked to find the newborn lying in the grass, still attached to his umbilical cord and very much alive.

 

Chok Chai Police have launched an investigation, deploying detectives to track CCTV footage from nearby roads to identify the person or people responsible for abandoning the baby. Authorities are now urgently working to locate the mother and others who may be involved.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon.

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

 

 

 

[steven100]

That's the third one this past week,  Thai style family planning. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

In the west the government would provide social security and welfare payments (thousands of dollars after the birth) for these young mothers, government would garnish the fathers wages, the woman may be on maternity leave, she has income but sadly in Thailand these very POOR young woman (girls) have no money to support herself and baby. 

 

Most times the father has abandoned her, these girls have no one to turn to for support, sadly they make wrong decisions in life. 

 

Shame on Thailand for not providing for these young mothers. 

 

[steven100]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Shame on Thailand for not providing for these young mothers. 

and shame on these young mothers for not thinking things through,   and shame on their parents for not raising them to be responsible citizens of society,   instead of being on the Lao Koa next door. 

[SLOWHAND225]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

and shame on these young mothers for not thinking things through,   and shame on their parents for not raising them to be responsible citizens of society,   instead of being on the Lao Koa next door. 

Shame on them ? 

If thats how you feel then why don't you do something to help them ?
Must be nice waving your fist full of pension money passing judgement on them.

[hotsun]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and shame on these young mothers for not thinking things through,   and shame on their parents for not raising them to be responsible citizens of society,   instead of being on the Lao Koa next door. 

Abortion is also illegal

[SAFETY FIRST]

5 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and shame on these young mothers for not thinking things through,   and shame on their parents for not raising them to be responsible citizens of society,   instead of being on the Lao Koa next door. 

You make no mention of the father's, are they not to blame? 

Some males manipulate these young women, these young women no longer listen to their parents, they are in love with their partners. 

 

These girls in a relationship, having sex, all is going well, she and her partner make plans for the future......Sadly, only for the father to abandon her before or shortly after the birth of her baby. 

 

 

[hotsun]

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

You make no mention of the father's, are they not to blame? 

Some males manipulate these young women, these young women no longer listen to their parents, they are in love with their partners. 

 

These girls in a relationship, having sex, all is going well, she and her partner make plans for the future......Sadly, only for the father to abandon her before or shortly after the birth of her baby. 

 

 

Yes and also abortion is illegal or so ive heard. Theres no recourse for young women this happens to.

[steven100]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

You make no mention of the father's, are they not to blame? 

Some males manipulate these young women, these young women no longer listen to their parents, they are in love with their partners. 

 

These girls in a relationship, having sex, all is going well, she and her partner make plans for the future......Sadly, only for the father to abandon her before or shortly after the birth of her baby. 

 

 

yes,  the bf or husband is certainly to blame also,  as you say it's not het fault if he decides to move on.

There are many many obstacle's and traps here ....    but if the parents were proper parents the poor girl would have been alot more careful.    just saying ..