A Chinese businessman, Fang Peng Cheng, 39, has approached Chiang Mai police for an update on attempts to locate the body of his one-month-old son, who went missing from Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital. The hospital announced it will return three preserved parts of the infant to the family and expressed deep condolences over the incident. Get today's headlines by email Fang Peng Cheng and his lawyer, Athipong Phonchai, visited Phuping Police Station on 20 March to follow up on the investigation. The child, Fang Ming Zhe, had been admitted to the hospital on 8 November 2025 and later died. The family alleges medical negligence and seeks justice for both the death and the disappearance of the infant’s body. Police, led by Pol Col Damnoen Kan-ong and Pol Col Sinothai Lilittham, confirmed the complaint has been received and the case is under investigation. Investigators have issued summonses to the hospital staff involved and notified the Medical Council and the Ministry of Public Health. The process includes interviewing hospital personnel and gathering evidence regarding possible misconduct, negligence, or mishandling of the deceased. The hospital’s deputy director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khajornsak Nopkhun, stated that an internal inquiry has been initiated and all procedures are being reviewed for transparency and fairness. The hospital is cooperating fully with police and will return three preserved parts of the child, identified as one tissue block, one slide used for examination, and one formalin-preserved body section. DNA testing will confirm the identity of the returned remains. Fang Peng Cheng’s lawyer added that a further complaint will be filed regarding the hospital’s public disclosure of information without the family’s consent. The hospital clarified that public statements were intended to maintain transparency and will continue to liaise with the family as the investigation progresses. Medical findings suggest that the infant, born prematurely, suffered from underdeveloped lungs, which contributed to inflammation and death. The final determination regarding the cause of death will be made by the Medical Council. Daily News reported that police investigations continue and timelines for resolving the case remain uncertain. All involved parties, including the hospital and law enforcement, have pledged ongoing cooperation to ensure the investigation is thorough and transparent. Picture courtesy of Daily News Related story Chinese-father-says-hospital-cannot-find-babys-body Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 23 Mar 2026
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