NAKHON RATCHASIMA, THAILAND – A viral video of a toddler wandering onto a busy road prompted emergency safety measures at a childcare facility.
Viral video shows girl on busy road
On 20 November 2025, a surveillance camera near Gate 1 of the Suranaree University of Technology recorded a young girl leaving a childcare facility and stepping onto a heavily trafficked street. The footage, shared in the Facebook group “ข่าวคนโคราชบ้านเอ็ง,” showed the child in pink clothing carrying a milk bottle as she walked onto the road.
“The child was in great danger for a moment,”
said an eyewitness, adding that a passer-by managed to bring her back just in time before a car approached.
Authorities move quickly to close security gaps
Local administrators introduced emergency measures the following day, ordering technicians to weld steel grilles onto a balcony to close gaps.
“We acted immediately to ensure the safety of the children,”
said Chathinya Saowakul, president of the local SAO. Deputy director Ampai Mungkunkhrom personally oversaw the work, with the aim of eliminating the security shortcomings without delay.
How the child managed to slip away
The incident occurred around lunchtime while the children were eating, and the girl had been sleeping in a separate sick room.
“When the teachers returned from the cafeteria, the child was gone,”
explained Ampai. A search was launched at once, and the girl was later found safe with a relative selling drinks in front of the school.
Parents call for better protection, not punishment
The girl’s mother was informed at 2 p.m. and, according to the facility, reacted with understanding, asking only for strengthened safety measures. The father, who picked up his daughter at 3 p.m., did not raise further concerns but stressed:
“We need to take better care of all the children.”
Staff stated it was the first incident of its kind at the center, which had 32 of 43 registered children present that day.
Plans for long-term safety improvements
Management announced additional steps, including reinforcing the outer fences, improving coordination with the neighboring school and providing more intensive care for children with special needs. The main gate, which was usually kept closed, had been left open that day due to frequent comings and goings.
“We apologize to all parents and will rebuild trust in our institution,”
the administration promised, emphasizing that the safety of the children was the top priority.