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Woman Gives Birth On Train As Passengers Assist

A woman gave birth on Bangkok‑Yala Train No.169 on October 5, 2026, with passengers and staff assisting before she and the newborn were taken to hospital.

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Exciting moment as a woman gave birth on a train, with passengers helping to deliver the baby safely. Both mother and child were unharmed before being taken to hospital. The incident occurred on October 5, 2026, aboard Train No. 169 (Bangkok–Yala) when staff prepared a clean area and passengers assisted. The baby was born at 01:16 a.m., after which Chumphon ambulance was called to transport them. The report was made by the Centre for Prevention and Suppression of Crimes on Trains, with the Southern Operation Unit involved.

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