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Child Abandoned at Bus Terminal Rescued, Sent to Welfare Home

Child Abandoned at Bus Terminal Rescued, Sent to Welfare Home

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A 10-year-old boy, abandoned by his mother at a Phetchabun bus terminal due to insufficient funds for a ticket, has been brought back to Chonburi for care by the Department of Social Development and Welfare.

  • •A 10-year-old boy, identified as 'Nong Safe-Go', was abandoned by his mother at a bus terminal in Phetchabun.
  • •The mother cited a lack of funds as the reason for abandoning her son and traveling with her younger child.
  • •Chonburi provincial authorities, specifically the Department of Social Development and Human Security (Pohyor Mor), have intervened to rescue and care for the boy.
  • •The boy has been placed in a child welfare home in Chonburi for ongoing assessment and support, with plans to evaluate family readiness for reunification.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, a mother abandoned her 10-year-old son at the Sri Thep Market bus terminal in Phetchabun due to lack of money for a bus ticket.
  • •On May 29, 2026, Chonburi Social Development and Human Security officials used a van to pick up 'Nong Safe-Go' from Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
  • •'Nong Safe-Go' was welcomed by the Deputy Governor of Chonburi and the Head of the Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office upon arrival.
  • •The boy was taken to the second floor of the office for a discussion, where his circumstances and mental state were assessed.
  • •Essential goods and cash were provided by the Chonburi Governor to support the boy's initial living expenses.
  • •The Deputy Governor of Chonburi stated that the provincial administration is concerned and collaborated with relevant agencies to ensure the child's safety.
  • •The provincial authorities will assess the family's readiness to care for the child, and if deemed not ready, alternative suitable accommodation will be arranged.
  • •'Nong Safe-Go' was transported to the Chonburi Child and Family Welfare Home to undergo care and assistance procedures.

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Key Quotes

Deputy Governor of Chonburi (Anonymized)
"If the family faces problems or lacks readiness, please contact government agencies because all agencies are ready to provide full assistance and support."
หากครอบครัวประสบปัญหาหรือขาดความพร้อม ขอให้ติดต่อหน่วยงานภาครัฐ เพราะทุกหน่วยงานพร้อมให้ความช่วยเหลือและสนับสนุนอย่างเต็มที่
Head of Chonburi Social Development and Human Security
"The Chonburi Social Development and Human Security will proceed to ensure the child's utmost safety, assess the family's condition, and determine appropriate assistance."
ทาง พม.ชลบุรี จะดำเนินการดูแลเด็กให้เกิดความปลอดภัยสูงสุด พร้อมประเมินสภาพครอบครัว และแนวทางช่วยเหลือที่เหมาะสม

Key Entities

Person

Nong Safe-Go(น้องเซฟโก้)
The 10-year-old boy who was abandoned by his mother at a bus terminal and subsequently rescued by provincial authorities.
Mother(แม่)
The individual who abandoned her 10-year-old son at the Phetchabun bus terminal due to financial constraints.
Issara Charoenchashri(นายอิศรา เจริญชาศรี)
The Deputy Governor of Chonburi who welcomed the rescued child.
Ms. Janjira Thaibundit(น.ส.จันจิรา ไทยบัณฑิตย์)
The Head of the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office who provided assistance to the rescued child.
Governor of Chonburi(ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดชลบุรี)
The official who provided financial assistance to the rescued child.

Place

Sri Thep Market Bus Terminal(ท่ารถตลาดสดศรีเทพ)
The location in Phetchabun where the child was abandoned by his mother.
Phetchabun Province(จ.เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the child abandonment incident occurred.
Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️
The province responsible for the rescue and care of the abandoned child.
Mo Chit Bus Terminal(สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต)ℹ️
The bus terminal in Bangkok where the rescued child was picked up by Chonburi authorities.
Chonburi Child and Family Welfare Home(บ้านพักเด็กและครอบครัวจังหวัดชลบุรี)
The facility where the rescued child will be placed for care and further procedures.

Organization

Chonburi Social Development and Human Security Office(พม.ชลบุรี)
The government agency in Chonburi Province that intervened to rescue and provide care for the abandoned child.
Chonburi Provincial Red Cross(เหล่ากาชาดจังหวัดชลบุรี)
An organization that will collaborate in providing care for the abandoned child.