Incredible Drama at the Morning Rush
Officer Charern Chantharaks, 52, a traffic cop, found himself in an all-too-familiar but tense situation. Just after 7am on September 24, he received a frantic call—a woman was in labor at Udon Thani’s packed Pracharaksa-Srisuk crossing. He jumped on his police motorcycle, rushing through the chaos to the scene.
Charern, on arrival, saw the drama unfold. A mother had just given birth to a healthy girl in the back of a tuk tuk, only steps away from help, but with no medical care yet. The officer’s experience was about to make all the difference.
‘I Wrapped the Baby to Keep Her Warm’
The moment he reached the mother, Charern—who’s also trained as a paramedic—sprang into action. ‘I wrapped the baby in a blanket to keep her warm,’ he recalled, describing those nerve-racking minutes. ‘I made her cry, so her lungs could clear out.’
He quickly checked both mother and child, making sure they were stable. Soon after, he got them to the nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed both were safe and healthy. Police Colonel Phatthanawong Chanphon, his supervisor, praised the rapid response.
11 Babies—and Counting
This isn’t a one-off for Charern. The officer, with a proud smile, shared that it was the eleventh time he’s helped deliver a baby during his service. ‘The first child I helped is already an adult now,’ he said. Still, each rescue leaves him moved: ‘Each time feels just as special.’
Charern, originally assigned to manage traffic that morning, turned hero once again. For him, stepping in when help is needed comes with the job, but it never loses its meaning.
Lucky Numbers and Lottery Hopes
As word spread, superstitious locals immediately took note. Many jotted down Charern’s badge number, 630, and the number 11—the tally of his deliveries. These combinations, they hope, will bring fortune in Thailand’s popular lottery.
Passersby who witnessed the birth praised his cool head. ‘He stayed calm and knew exactly what to do,’ one told reporters. Gratitude poured in from Udon Thani residents, many calling him a true lifesaver.
Not Just a Job, But a Calling
This story proves Thai police are more than just enforcers—they’re also protectors and lifesavers, especially in moments of crisis. Whether in the middle of a traffic jam or an unexpected birth, Officer Charern answers the call.
He insists: for him, it’s not just work—it’s a calling. And with lottery fever catching on, maybe his 11th delivery will bring luck to others too.