Discovery of Newborn Abandoned in Factory Bathroom Bin

Picture courtesy of SiamNews

A heartbreaking scene unfolded on the morning of 11 August, at a factory in Uthai district, Ayutthaya, when a newborn baby boy was found abandoned and lifeless in a plastic bin inside the women’s restroom. The infant, estimated to be born at 8 to 9 months’ gestation, was discovered at around 11:30 by factory staff.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Pallop Intharaset from Uthai Police Station was alerted to the scene, where the baby’s body lay covered with sanitary pads and blood-stained tissue paper. The infant was fully developed with all physical characteristics but showed no signs of life. The umbilical cord was still attached, indicating the baby had been born very recently before being callously discarded.

Rescue teams from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Rescue Foundation and Ayutthaya Emergency Services responded, carefully recovering the infant and transporting him to Uthai Hospital for a preliminary autopsy. Authorities aim to confirm the exact age and cause of death.

Police are cooperating with factory management to review personnel records and CCTV footage near the restroom to identify the mother and uncover the circumstances behind this incident.

The discovery has deeply shaken staff and emergency responders alike, many moved to tears, particularly given that the following day is Thailand’s National Mother’s Day, a time when families nationwide honour the love and sacrifices of mothers. This newborn never had the chance to open his eyes or feel the warmth of a mother’s embrace.

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-12