Mayuree Gives Birth in Pickup at Wat Sam Pluem Roundabout, Ayutthaya

In a scene equal parts tense and triumphant, a 34-year-old woman named Mayuree gave birth in the back of a silver pickup truck at the Wat Sam Pluem roundabout — locally known as Chedi Nakleng — on Rojana Road in Phai Ling, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. What started as a midnight dash to the hospital turned into an impromptu roadside delivery that ended with cheers, quick-thinking rescuers and a healthy baby boy.

According to rescue officers from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Association, the dramatic moment unfolded when a pickup truck carrying Mayuree stopped at the Wat Sam Pluem roundabout asking for immediate medical help. Rescue personnel arrived to find the new mother cradling her newborn in the vehicle. First aid was administered on the spot before both mother and baby were transported by ambulance to Rajthanee Hospital, where staff later confirmed that the infant is a healthy boy and both are in stable condition.

The driver of the pickup, 28-year-old Krisana — Mayuree’s partner — told officers that the couple lives near Rojana in the Sam Ruean area of Bang Pa-in district. He said the labour pains began around midnight, and he set out for Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital. But fate had other plans: the baby arrived while they were passing through Rojana Gate B, and the couple happened upon rescue personnel who were already stationed near the roundabout.

“One minute we were on our way to the hospital, the next minute our son decided to make his grand entrance,” Krisana recounted to officers, according to local reports. The couple — now parents for the fourth time — were fortunate that help was immediately at hand. The quick response from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai team turned what could have been a frantic ordeal into a safe transfer to the hospital.

Local residents gathered at the roundabout after the news spread, offering congratulations and curiosity in equal measure. Some even noted the house number, half in jest and half in tradition, hoping the newborn’s arrival might carry a bit of luck to the neighborhood. A photograph shared in local media, credited to Khaosod, captured the relieved smiles and the tiny bundle that changed the night’s course for the family.

This spontaneous roadside birth in Ayutthaya isn’t an isolated tale. Earlier this year, in June, a woman in Phuket gave birth to a healthy boy at home before rescue services arrived; both mother and child were later transferred to a hospital for checks and care. In another recent incident in Bangkok, a 31-year-old coffee shop employee unexpectedly delivered in a petrol station toilet in the Ram Inthra subdistrict of Khan Na Yao district — another reminder that babies sometimes have their own timetable.

Stories like these underscore how unpredictable childbirth can be, and why timely first aid and capable emergency responders matter so much. In Ayutthaya, rescuers stationed near busy junctions like the Wat Sam Pluem roundabout are often the difference between panic and a safe outcome. In this case, their presence helped ensure that Mayuree and her newborn arrived at Rajthanee Hospital in good condition.

For the couple, this fourth child brings the familiar mix of sleepless nights and boundless joy that comes with expanding a family. For passersby and neighbors, it provided a dramatic episode to remember — and a reason to stop and celebrate a new life in the middle of a roundabout. For local emergency teams, it was a textbook example of quick thinking and calm action under pressure.

As the city returns to normal routines, the little boy’s first headline will likely be one of many family stories shared over the years: “Born at Wat Sam Pluem roundabout, on Rojana Road, Ayutthaya.” For now, mother and child are safe in the care of hospital staff, and the community can relish another happy ending — a reminder that when life takes unexpected turns, a steady crew of rescuers is never far away.

Latest updates from Rajthanee Hospital confirmed both mother and son remain in stable condition, receiving routine postnatal care. Residents and well-wishers are already sending congratulations, and the surprise roadside birth has become a feel-good story in Ayutthaya’s busy news cycle.