Two-Year-Old Child Drowns in Sattahip Pond Incident
A tragic drowning incident involving a two-year-old boy occurred in the Bang Sare sub-district of Chonburi province on November 7, 2026.
On the evening of November 7, 2026, local authorities in Sattahip, Chonburi, responded to a fatal drowning incident involving a two-year-old boy. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the child was accompanying his caregiver, a 48-year-old man, while he was collecting recyclable materials in the Noen Samakkhi community area. The caregiver reportedly lost sight of the toddler for a brief moment, during which the child fell into a nearby private pond. The pond, located along a dirt road, measures approximately 4 to 5 meters in width and 1 to 2 meters in depth. Despite immediate efforts by the caregiver and local residents to perform CPR after pulling the child from the water, the toddler could not be revived. Police Lieutenant Anuphan Hongkiatkajorn of the Sattahip Police Station is currently overseeing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of constant supervision when near bodies of water, particularly in rural or less developed areas where natural ponds may lack safety barriers. The investigation remains ongoing to confirm the specific details of the event.
