Baby reunited with family after kidnapping in Bangkok

A nine-month-old child Baby named Martin was safe returned to the embrace of his grandparents after a harrowing event kidnapping by a 52-year-old transgender woman. The incident took place in Bangkok last night and came to an end when the suspect was apprehended by police in Rayong province in the early hours of today.

The ordeal began when Noi Saengwan, under the guise of affection and a desire to hold the child, took the opportunity to flee with Martin because his guardians were distracted.

Last seen at Mo Chit bus station, the search intensified until a public tip-off led to the discovery of Noi with the child, heading to Rayong province in a van.

Around 2am today, Major General Theeradech Thamsutee, together with his investigation team, secured Noi’s arrest at a bus ticket office in Mueang Rayong.

Noi, a Cambodian national, confessed to the kidnapping and claimed that she had a deep affection and intention to care for Martin as her child. Her journey had taken her from the first scene in Soi Tha Nam Bang Na to a passenger van from Mo Chit station and finally to Rayong.

During interrogation, Noi insisted that her motives were not financially driven, but were based on affection. When asked why she went to Rayong, she did not elaborate, but later admitted to the kidnapping, with the intention of taking the child to Chanthaburi province, where she planned to work.

Safe return

Police then facilitated a poignant reunion and delivered Martin back into the caring arms of his 54-year-old grandfather Inthak Peun, a Laotian national.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, the grandfather tearfully thanked Thai police for their diligent efforts to get his grandchild back.

Relieved and overjoyed by the safe return of his grandson, he expressed his initial concern and uncertainty about who to turn to for help. His neighbors suggested filing a police report, which led to quick action and eventual success.

Inthak has been taking care of Martin since his parents left him. He mentioned his fear of stories of child abductions and his immense relief in trusting the Thai authorities.

Her criminal background check showed that she was not registered with the civil registry, but had past drug offenses and prison sentences in Bangkok Special Prison. Police continue to investigate her history before charging her with “detention and kidnapping of a minor” to proceed with legal action, Khaosod reported.

This rescue story highlights the effectiveness of the Thai police and the importance of community vigilance to keep children safe. It also sheds light on the complexity of human behavior, where perceived affection can lead to unlawful acts with serious consequences.

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