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Abandoned Boy Returned to Chonburi, Placed in Childcare

Abandoned Boy Returned to Chonburi, Placed in Childcare

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities in Chonburi rescued a 10-year-old boy abandoned by his mother in Phetchabun and brought him back to the province for care.

  • •A 10-year-old boy, known as "Nong Safeguarding," was abandoned by his mother at a bus station in Phetchabun.
  • •He was assisted by rescuers and locals to reach Bangkok's Morchit 2 bus terminal.
  • •Chonburi provincial authorities, including the Deputy Governor, met the boy upon his arrival in Chonburi.
  • •The boy has been placed in a childcare home in Chonburi for further care and assessment.

Overview

  • •On May 29, 2026, authorities in Chonburi received Nong Safeguarding from Morchit 2 bus station.
  • •The Deputy Governor and Head of the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office provided the boy with basic necessities and cash.
  • •Deputy Governor Issara Charoensri expressed concern for Nong Safeguarding and coordinated his safe return to Chonburi.
  • •The family's readiness to care for the child will be assessed by the province.
  • •If the family is not ready, a suitable living arrangement will be provided for Nong Safeguarding.
  • •The Deputy Governor highlighted the incident as a serious social problem and urged families facing difficulties to contact government agencies.
  • •Nong Safeguarding was transported to the Chonburi Child and Family Home to enter the care and assistance process.
  • •The Head of the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office stated that the agency will ensure the child's safety and assess the family for appropriate support.

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Key Quotes

Issara Charoensri
"After learning of Nong Safeguarding's situation stuck at Phetchabun bus station and wanting to return to Chonburi, the Chonburi Governor was very concerned and quickly coordinated with relevant agencies, especially the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, to provide assistance and safely bring the child back."
หลังทราบข่าวกรณีน้องเซฟโก้ติดอยู่ที่สถานีขนส่งในจังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์ และต้องการเดินทางกลับชลบุรี ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดชลบุรีมีความเป็นห่วงเป็นอย่างมาก จึงเร่งประสานหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง โดยเฉพาะสำนักงานพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์จังหวัดชลบุรี ให้เข้าช่วยเหลือและรับตัวน้องกลับมาอย่างปลอดภัย

Key Entities

Person

Nong Safeguarding(น้องเซฟโก้)
The 10-year-old boy who was abandoned by his mother and subsequently helped by provincial authorities.
Issara Charoensri(นายอิศรา เจริญชาศรี)
The Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province who was involved in receiving and assisting the abandoned boy.
Chanjira Thaibundit(นางสาวจันจิรา ไทยบัณฑิตย์)
The Head of the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, involved in the care and assessment of the abandoned boy.

Organization

Deputy Governor and Chonburi POMHSA(รองผู้ว่าและ พม.ชลบุรี)
The provincial social development and human security office in Chonburi, which was involved in the rescue and care of the abandoned child.

Place

Phetchabun Province(จ.เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️
The province where the boy was initially abandoned at a bus station.
Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️
The boy's home province, where he was brought back for care and where his mother resides.
Sra Krueat Subdistrict(ต.สระกรวด)
The subdistrict in Sri Thep District, Phetchabun Province, where the boy was left at a bus station.
Sri Thep District(อ.ศรีเทพ)
The district in Phetchabun Province where the boy was abandoned at a bus station.
Morchit 2 Bangkok(หมอชิต 2 กรุงเทพฯ)
A major bus terminal in Bangkok where the abandoned boy arrived after his initial abandonment.
Chonburi Child and Family Home(บ้านพักเด็กและครอบครัวจังหวัดชลบุรี)
The facility where the abandoned boy was taken for care and to undergo further assessment and assistance procedures.