Mon Apr 07 17:45:43 UTC 2025: ## Thai Father Arrested for Allegedly Abandoning Newborn in Revenge for Sex Denial
**Buriram, Thailand** – A 21-year-old Thai man has been arrested and faces drug charges after allegedly abandoning his two-week-old son in a banana grove as revenge against his wife for refusing him sex postpartum. The incident, which sparked widespread outrage online, came to light when the father, identified only as Wuttichai, sent a photograph of the baby alone to his 22-year-old wife, Orathai.
Orathai, who was visiting a friend at the time, immediately contacted village authorities and shared the image on social media, prompting a police investigation. Wuttichai later returned the unharmed infant.
During questioning, Orathai revealed her husband’s history of drug addiction, gambling, and violence towards her and their older child. She stated that Wuttichai’s actions stemmed from her refusal to have sex with him shortly after giving birth. While Wuttichai denied intending to abandon the child, claiming he only took a picture of his sleeping son, a urine test confirmed his drug use.
Wuttichai now faces charges related to drug abuse and could face additional penalties for child abandonment under Thai law, which carries a potential sentence of up to three years imprisonment and a fine for abandoning a child under nine without causing harm. He will be mandated to undergo drug rehabilitation. The case has ignited intense public criticism online, with many expressing shock and anger at Wuttichai’s behavior.
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