Investigation Underway After Infant Found Deceased in Chao Phraya River
Authorities in Ayutthaya are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant discovered in the Chao Phraya River, one day after the mother reported the child missing.
On October 23, 2026, police in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya, recovered the body of a five-month-old infant, identified as 'Nong Lookkaew,' from the Chao Phraya River near Tha Rae, Ban Len sub-district. The discovery occurred approximately one kilometer from the child's home.
According to Khaosod Online, the infant’s 36-year-old mother had reported the child missing at approximately 11:00 PM on October 22. Initial examinations of the body revealed no immediate signs of physical trauma, and the infant was found fully clothed over a diaper.
Local authorities, including forensic investigators, have initiated a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. As part of the ongoing investigation, police have summoned the mother and the grandmother for further questioning.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident is currently a matter of active police investigation. While the discovery of the body has prompted significant local concern, authorities have not yet released a definitive cause of death or confirmed the sequence of events leading to the infant's disappearance. The public is advised to await official updates from the Bang Pa-in Police Station as the forensic analysis continues.
