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  • Thailand NewsHospital slip up swaps newborns, father demands 200,000 baht

    Hospital slip up swaps newborns, father demands 200,000 baht

    A shocking incident of baby swapping at a hospital left a father devastated after discovering his newborn daughter had been switched with another baby. The hospital has admitted to the mistake, corrected its actions and has since scheduled a meeting to discuss compensation for the families involved. The father initially noticed the issue when his newborn daughter’s appearance seemed different…

  • Thailand NewsAcid attack leaves Burmese mother and baby severely injured

    Acid attack leaves Burmese mother and baby severely injured

    A brutal acid attack has left a 27 year old Burmese woman and her eight-month-old baby with severe injuries. The incident, which occurred on October 19, 2023, involved the woman’s ex-husband, who launched the attack while she was bathing her daughter. The assailant, a Myanmar national like the victims, used a yellow plastic bottle to disperse the acid, causing grievous…

  • Thailand NewsSix month old Thai baby’s foot swollen due to tight pulse band

    Six month old Thai baby’s foot swollen due to tight pulse band

    A six month old baby was hospitalised with severe bruising on his foot after a Thai hospital used an elastic band to measure his pulse, resulting in swelling and discolouration. The incident came to light today when the baby’s 37 year old mother shared images of the injuries on social media, sparking widespread concern and prompting calls for better child…

  • World NewsUS woman lives as infant, spending 10,000 baht monthly on diapers

    US woman lives as infant, spending 10,000 baht monthly on diapers

    Paigey Miller, a 29 year old woman from the east coast of the United States, lives her life as an infant, complete with bottle-feeding and nappy-wearing, spending more than 10,000 baht (US$ 292) a month on diapers. Originally a fan of toys and stuffed animals, Miller decided to create social media content for the adult baby community, a lifestyle that…

  • Thailand NewsSurrogacy scandal: Chinese men ditch Thai women for not bearing sons

    Surrogacy scandal: Chinese men ditch Thai women for not bearing sons

    An illegal surrogacy case among others has come to light, involving Chinese men marrying Thai women only to abandon them when the unborn child’s gender doesn’t match their expectations. The scandal, currently under intense investigation by Deputy National Police Chief Police General Surachate Hakparn, has gripped the nation with tales of shattered dreams and broken promises. The probe was triggered…

  • World NewsScottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    Scottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    A 22 year old mother in Scotland had a chilling encounter when she spotted an intruder crawling out from under her bed via her Baby Monitor app on her mobile phone while she and her one year old son were away visiting a friend. Swiftly, she contacted the police. The monitoring system, installed to keep an eye on her toddler, had…

  • Thailand NewsShould you name your baby Hitler? Nazi? The N-word?

    Should you name your baby Hitler? Nazi? The N-word?

    Naming a child is an important decision that parents-to-be spend days or weeks pouring over. But a trend in Thailand is drawing harsh condemnation and has critics imploring Thai people to reconsider the names they choose for their offspring. The contentious trend of giving children names like Nong Hitler, Nong Nazi, and Nong Ni**a, ignited an intense debate. The crazy…

  • World NewsProminent New York oncologist Krystal Cascetta killed her baby, self

    Prominent New York oncologist Krystal Cascetta killed her baby, self

    Renowned oncologist Dr Krystal Cascetta from New York fatally shot her four-month-old child before turning the weapon on herself at their luxurious residence. Investigations by the local police have yet to uncover a motive that could explain the stunning tragedy. Dr Cascetta, a 40 year old specialist in cancer treatments, worked at Mount Sinai’s medical university. The gruesome incident occurred…

  • Thailand NewsChild abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy

    Child abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy

    A distressing story has come to light as a baby born out of child sexual abuse died. The baby’s mother was a 12 year old girl who was allegedly abused by her father. This case reached its chilling climax when the baby was seen buried unceremoniously in a field by relatives, sparking suspicion regarding the cause of death. Police in…

  • Việt Nam5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)

    5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)

    In an unusual household occurrence, a five month old Vietnamese baby surprised its parents by feeding itself with a bottle, an action typically unachievable at such a young age. The extraordinary moment was captured by a residential CCTV camera and subsequently shared on social media networks. In the shared fragments of CCTV footage, the infant is seen waking up at…

  • HealthExploring In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Thailand: Costs, Risks, and Success Rates

    Exploring In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Thailand: Costs, Risks, and Success Rates

    In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a widely used procedure for addressing issues of infertility. Given the rising popularity and advancements in medical tourism, Thailand has emerged as a popular destination for IVF treatments. Understanding this procedure in the context of Thailand involves taking into account the procedure itself, the cost, recovery time, success rates, aftercare, and the potential alternatives and…

  • Thailand NewsStairway to suspicion: Police investigate mysterious death of toddler in Buriram

    Stairway to suspicion: Police investigate mysterious death of toddler in Buriram

    Police are currently investigating the mysterious death of a one year old boy in Thailand’s Buriram province, following his mother’s claim that he tragically tumbled down the stairs and died. However, police are sceptical of the mother’s explanation as the staircase at the scene had a mere three steps and was surrounded by soft earth, which would have cushioned the…

  • Central Thailand NewsThai student gives birth and hides baby on fire escape

    Thai student gives birth and hides baby on fire escape

    A 19 year old Thai student left her newborn baby on a fire escape after giving birth, having kept her pregnancy a secret from friends and family. Her 19 year old boyfriend found out only after discovering the baby on the fire escape. This morning police in the city of Pak Kret in Nonthaburi province received reports from concerned citizens…

  • China NewsFour men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    Four men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    When a baby is born, it’s not uncommon to see people anxiously waiting outside the delivery room, hoping for good news. However, it’s rare to witness four men all claiming to be the father of the same baby. A pregnant Chinese woman experienced sudden abdominal pain despite not yet reaching her due date. Her family quickly took her to the hospital.…

  • Hot NewsBelgian couple ditch baby at Tel Aviv airport after refusing to buy extra ticket

    Belgian couple ditch baby at Tel Aviv airport after refusing to buy extra ticket

    A Belgian couple at Israel’s Tel Aviv airport abandoned their baby after realising they needed to buy a ticket for the child. The couple was late for a flight to Belgium and decided their child wasn’t worth the extra cost. They left their child at the check-in counter’s baggage conveyor belt and hurried to clear security to board their Ryanair…

  • Crime NewsDrunk man holds baby hostage at knifepoint to get his wife back

    Drunk man holds baby hostage at knifepoint to get his wife back

    Police in Samut Prakan were in an intense standoff with a drunken father who took his eight month old baby hostage. The man had been estranged from his wife who left to travel to the provinces. After apparently visiting his own parents, he grabbed a kitchen knife and his infant child in the middle of the night yesterday. North Samrong…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman gives birth in pickup truck, after Chon Buri hospital turned her away

    Thai woman gives birth in pickup truck, after Chon Buri hospital turned her away

    A Thai woman gave birth inside a pickup truck near the Ban Ang Wien intersection in eastern Thailand’s Chon Buri province yesterday. The woman’s husband had driven her to the hospital in the morning, but the doctor told her to go home as her cervix had not yet dilated enough. In the afternoon, the woman experienced more pain and decided…

  • Chiang Mai NewsBody of dead baby with children’s toys found in freezer at Chiang Mai home

    Body of dead baby with children’s toys found in freezer at Chiang Mai home

    The body of a baby has been found in a freezer at a home in Chiang Mai along with children’s toys. The baby was stillborn and a report from the Bangkok Post says police suspect the father put the body in the freezer more than a year ago. A man cleaning and renovating his 83 year old mother’s house found…

  • Thailand NewsThailand reports youngest death from Covid-19: 2 month old baby

    Thailand reports youngest death from Covid-19: 2 month old baby

    Thailand has seen its youngest death relating to the Covid-19 virus, with a 2 month old baby succumbing to complications with the infection. Doctors say the baby had a heart condition, which could have contributed to its death. Another baby, however, beat the virus recently as a pediatrician says the 1 month old was incredibly lucky. Infectious disease doctor Suchada Ruenglerdpong…

  • Covid-19 NewsPediatrician says lucky 1 month old baby has recovered from Covid-19

    Pediatrician says lucky 1 month old baby has recovered from Covid-19

    A pediatrician is saying a 1 month old baby is incredibly lucky after recovering from the Covid-19 virus in Surat Thani province. Infectious disease doctor Suchada Ruenglerdpong says the baby boy was the youngest patient in the Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital. He allegedly contracted the virus from a family member who was infected at a funeral cluster in the province.…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok Covid-19 Update: 3 month old infected; market closes after vendor tests positive

    Bangkok Covid-19 Update: 3 month old infected; market closes after vendor tests positive

    A 3 month old baby in Bangkok tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, the youngest case in the new wave of infections, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. Spokesperson Taweesilp Visanuyothin says local health officials are investigating to determine how the baby was infected. A major wet market in Bangkok, Klong Toey Market, has closed for cleaning after a…

  • Covid-19 NewsSingaporean woman gives birth to baby with Covid antibodies in system

    Singaporean woman gives birth to baby with Covid antibodies in system

    A Singaporean woman has given birth to a baby with Covid antibodies in its system, giving new clues into whether Covid can be transferred from mother to child. The woman, Celine Ng-Chan, was infected with the virus in March during her pregnancy, and gave birth this month to her Covid-free baby. “My doctor suspects I have transferred my Covid-19 antibodies…

  • Thailand News5 month old Indian baby among 2 new imported cases of Covid

    5 month old Indian baby among 2 new imported cases of Covid

    Today, Thailand’s CCSA reports 2 new imported cases of Covid, 1 of which is a 5 month old Indian baby girl, bringing the total number of cases to 3,922 with 0 new deaths. The Centre for Covid Situation Administration reported that the girl arrived on November 11 on the same flight as 2 previously confirmed cases. The baby tested positive…

  • World NewsMan arrested in China for allegedly selling his newborn baby

    Man arrested in China for allegedly selling his newborn baby

    A man was in China allegedly sold his newborn son to an online buyer for 18,000 pounds or 722,000 baht. The father claimed the Covid-19 pandemic left him unemployed and he needed the money, so he put his baby – just 40 days old – up for sale. The alleged buyer was a woman who was unable to have children,…

  • Phuket NewsNewborn baby found on bench in Phuket

    Newborn baby found on bench in Phuket

    A newborn baby was found on a bench at a neighborhood by Phuket’s Patong Road. The baby boy was wrapped in cloth and left inside a reusable shopping bag. The bag also had a bottle of milk, diapers and clothing. A woman walking by early in the morning heard the baby crying. She followed the cries and found the baby…

  • Crime NewsBaby’s corpse found at garbage tip in Pattaya

    Baby’s corpse found at garbage tip in Pattaya

    Pattaya residents made a grisly find today at the Nongprue Municipality tip this morning. Whilst digging for items they could recycle and sell, they discovered the dead body of a baby. Police are now launching an investigation for the individual responsible. Nongprue Police were notified of the discovery of the corpse of the newborn baby at the garbage dump at the…

  • Thailand NewsSeparate tragedies across the nation

    Separate tragedies across the nation

    Tragedy has struck around the nation in separate incidents. In the Hat Yai district of the southern Songkhla province, the bodies of the owners of the locally well known Nattharika Furniture were discovered this morning by a relative who had been instructed to show up at the shop at 6am. In an apparent suicide pact, 55 year old Somsak, and…

  • Thailand NewsBaby elephants killed by electric fence in Chantaburi

    Baby elephants killed by electric fence in Chantaburi

    2 baby elephants have apparently been electrocuted in the Tha Mai district of the eastern province of Chanthaburi, near the Cambodian border, when they touched an electric fence put up by an orchard owner to keep foraging animals out. A local police officer said he would summon the orchard owner for questioning about the electrified fencing. Authorities are awaiting the…

  • South Thailand NewsMother, pregnant woman among 5 arrested for drugs in Songkhla

    Mother, pregnant woman among 5 arrested for drugs in Songkhla

    A young woman carrying a baby and a pregnant woman were among 5 people caught using drugs in a raid at a rented house in Songkhla’s Thepha district. Local officials and volunteers surrounded the house after receiving a tip that people were using the property to take drugs and sell methamphetamine pills (“yaba”) and crystal methamphetamine (“ya ice”) to young…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today – Wednesday, May 27

    Thailand News Today – Wednesday, May 27

    Covid-19 update: 9 new cases, all imported 9 new cases of Covid-19 announced this morning – all 9 were ‘imported’ cases by Thai nationals returning from overseas. • 2 recently returned from the US • 18 and 27 males, flew back on May 12 • found to be infected yesterday, the last day of quarantine   • 6 students, aged…