Community Baby Boy Found Dead in Rayong Apartment

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

A three-month-old baby boy was found dead in a rented room in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong, in a case that has left family members devastated and police investigating the exact cause of death.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Wanchai Chaiya, investigative officer at Pluak Daeng Police Station, responded to the scene at a workers’ accommodation in Map Yang Phon sub-district, accompanied by a forensics team and local rescue workers. The child was found lying unresponsive on a bed, with a milk bottle nearby. The room’s air conditioning was still running and there were no signs of struggle or physical injury on the infant’s body.

 

Initial assessments suggested the baby had been dead for several hours. His body was sent for autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.

 

The baby’s 33-year-old aunt, who has cared for him since birth, was visibly distraught and close to collapse as she recounted the events to police. She explained that both of the child’s parents are currently incarcerated and she had been working to support and raise him alone. That morning, she left for work as usual, leaving the baby sleeping in the room. Upon returning home, she discovered his lifeless body.

 

Local rescue officer Weera Tummavichit said his team had initially received a report that the child may have choked on milk. However, by the time they arrived, the baby had already died.

 

Police have launched a full investigation and will be questioning the aunt in more detail to clarify the circumstances. Authorities stressed that, at this stage, no foul play is suspected, but a forensic examination is essential to establish the cause of death conclusively.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Naewna 2025-06-22