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A daily-hire house cleaner has been detained for questioning after a Thai family alleged that disinfectant was added to their baby’s milk bottle, an incident that prompted hospital treatment for the infant and a police complaint. The case, which surfaced on social media, led to the cleaner being detained and questioned by police following an appearance on the television programme “Hone Krasae” on 30 December. The baby was taken to hospital as a precaution, where doctors confirmed the child was safe but ordered 24 hours of close observation.

The incident came to public attention after the baby’s mother shared her experience on Facebook, warning other parents about potential risks when hiring informal domestic help. The cleaner had been hired through a Facebook group to clean the family’s home and the morning reportedly passed without incident. Around midday, the baby’s grandmother prepared a milk bottle that had been left earlier, but stopped feeding the infant after detecting a strong disinfectant smell.

The mother examined the bottle and stated that it contained disinfectant, describing the taste as bitter with a cooling sensation. The family immediately took the baby to hospital, where medical staff later confirmed there was no immediate danger. Doctors nevertheless advised a 24-hour observation period due to the potential risks of chemical ingestion.

When questioned at the house, the cleaner reportedly said she could not recall handling the bottle and then left the property. The family later reviewed home security camera footage, which they said showed the cleaner taking a half-full baby’s bottle from an upper floor, adding disinfectant on another level and returning it to the baby’s bedside. The footage also showed the cleaner taking photographs inside the home instead of carrying out cleaning duties.

Hospital staff advised the family to file a police report and submit the milk for toxicology testing to support possible legal action. As the story spread online, a social media user claiming to know the cleaner alleged similar incidents had occurred previously, suggesting an attempt to render residents unconscious in order to steal valuables or documents. Authorities have not confirmed these claims.

After appearing on “Hone Krasae” at Channel 3’s Maleenont Building at 14.10 on 30 December, the cleaner, identified as Ann, told reporters she felt she had been misled into attending the programme and believed it was arranged to facilitate her detention. She insisted she had no intention of harming the child, claiming she mistakenly believed the liquid in a spray bottle was milk and stating that she thought Dettol only came in one colour.

Matichon reported that she apologised to the family and asked for leniency, citing her age, before police escorted her to Bang Phongphang Police Station for further questioning. Police after reviewing CCTV footage and toxicology results, charged her with two offences related to premeditated assault and she remains in custody.

Key Takeaways

• A Thai family accused a daily-hire cleaner of adding disinfectant to a baby’s milk bottle, leading to a police complaint.

• Doctors confirmed the baby was safe but ordered 24 hours of observation and toxicology testing.

• Police questioned the cleaner after a television appearance and are reviewing evidence.

 Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-12-31

 

wow, that's pure evil.