Chattarin Siradakul

With a degree in language and culture, focusing on media studies, from Chulalongkorn University, Chattarin has both an international and a digital mindset. During his studies, he spent 1 year studying Liberal Arts in Japan and 2 months doing internship at the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara, both of which helped him develop a deep understanding of the relationship between society and media. Outside of work, he enjoys watching films and playing games, as well as creating YouTube videos.
  • Thailand NewsThai man caught smuggling exotic animals from Philippines | Thaiger

    Thai man caught smuggling exotic animals from Philippines

    A Thai man was arrested on the evening of February 2 after arriving in Thailand from Manila, when customs and wildlife officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a live Bengal monitor lizard and an opossum hidden inside his suitcase. The arrest took place at 7.40pm near Customs Exit B in the international arrivals terminal. The suspect, identified as 35 year old…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok traffic police deliver two hearts in one night for transplant | Thaiger

    Bangkok traffic police deliver two hearts in one night for transplant

    Bangkok traffic police carried out two high-stakes organ transport missions last night, February 3, rushing donated hearts to hospitals for transplants and giving two critically ill patients a renewed chance at life. The missions were carried out by officers from the Royal Traffic Police, who coordinated with medical teams and other agencies to clear expressways and city roads to ensure…

  • Thailand NewsGerman man rips down 8 election campaign banners in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    German man rips down 8 election campaign banners in Nonthaburi

    A German man was detained today, February 4, after he was caught destroying political campaign banners in Nonthaburi over two consecutive days, prompting a formal complaint from a Parliamentary candidate. The incident took place in front of a housing estate along Khlong Thanon Road in Bang Yai district. On February 1, two election posters belonging to the People’s Party and…

  • Thailand NewsSchool pressure drives young boy to run away in Samut Prakan | Thaiger

    School pressure drives young boy to run away in Samut Prakan

    A young boy was found walking alone along a roadside in Samut Prakan this week after he reportedly ran away from home due to overwhelming pressure from school. The incident came to public attention after it was shared by the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ today, February 4. Officers from Ban Khlong Suan Police Station responded swiftly after receiving reports. Upon arrival,…

  • Thailand NewsThai student hospitalised after 800 squat punishment at school | Thaiger

    Thai student hospitalised after 800 squat punishment at school

    A student in Thailand was hospitalised earlier this week after a teacher allegedly ordered him to perform 800 squats as punishment for failing to hand in his homework. The incident was brought to light today, February 4, by the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, where the boy’s father shared his son’s experience. According to the father, the student began to suffer…

  • Thailand NewsGunmen unleash over 20 shotgun rounds on Phatthalung home | Thaiger

    Gunmen unleash over 20 shotgun rounds on Phatthalung home

    Two armed assailants opened fire on a family home in Phaya Khan subdistrict, Phatthalung province, early today, February 4, damaging property and terrifying a family. Police investigators led by Police Lieutenant Wicha Nupeannoi from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station arrived at the scene shortly after 1.30am, accompanied by a forensics team. At the scene, officers recovered eight spent shotgun shells and…

  • Thailand NewsAnutin honours fallen troops, promises jobs and care for veterans | Thaiger

    Anutin honours fallen troops, promises jobs and care for veterans

    Acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday, February 3, that disabled soldiers should receive proper employment opportunities and stronger welfare support, as he led a ceremony to honour fallen service members at Bangkok’s Victory Monument. The occasion, held in observance of Thai Veterans Day, included the enshrinement of the remains of 42 soldiers who lost their lives in armed conflicts…

  • Thailand NewsWild elephant dies during relocation operation in Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    Wild elephant dies during relocation operation in Khon Kaen

    A wild elephant that previously killed two locals in a Khon Kaen community died early this morning, February 4, during a government relocation effort involving over 200 officials. The elephant, a 15 to 20 year old male known as “Phlai Sidor Hoo Phap”, roughly translated to “folded ear”, had been roaming farmlands and national park areas near Muang Kao Pattana…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai temple thief performs wai then steals silver tray | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai temple thief performs wai then steals silver tray

    Police reviewed CCTV footage showing a man performing a wai gesture, as if asking forgiveness, before stealing a silver donation tray from a Chiang Mai temple last month and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. The incident occurred at Wat Daraphimook in Don Kaeo subdistrict, Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai, at around 1.40pm on January 28. The stolen item was…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Samui police demolishes 600 illegal exhaust pipes | Thaiger

    Koh Samui police demolishes 600 illegal exhaust pipes

    Police in Koh Samui today, February 3, destroyed more than 600 illegal motorcycle exhaust pipes seized from street racers, as part of an ongoing crackdown on noise pollution and reckless driving in the community. The public destruction took place in front of Koh Samui Police Station, led by Police Colonel Panya Niratimanon, Superintendent of Koh Samui Police Station. He was…

  • Thailand NewsMae Hong Son launches campaign to tackle wildfire and PM2.5 | Thaiger

    Mae Hong Son launches campaign to tackle wildfire and PM2.5

    Mae Hong Son officials yesterday, February 2, launched a joint campaign aimed at preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution in the province, with multiple key leaders participating in a kick-off event held in front of the municipal office. The campaign was led by Mae Hong Son Governor Wiboon Waewbandit, alongside Deputy Governor Udomsak Khaonoona and Mae Hong Son Mayor Mallika…

  • Thailand NewsMan hears voices after drug use, stabs teacher at Chiang Mai school | Thaiger

    Man hears voices after drug use, stabs teacher at Chiang Mai school

    A knife-wielding man who had allegedly taken drugs entered a border patrol police school in Chiang Mai yesterday, February 2, and later stabbed a teacher outside the school. The incident occurred at around noon at a Border Patrol Police School in Ban Mae Kho, Chiang Mai. Teachers inside the school recorded a video showing a young man wearing a black…

  • Thailand NewsEx-cop neighbour allegedly pulls gun over footsteps and coughing | Thaiger

    Ex-cop neighbour allegedly pulls gun over footsteps and coughing

    A woman renting a new home in Thailand claims her neighbour, a self-proclaimed retired police officer, has been persistently intimidating her over minor noises and has allegedly pulled out a gun during a confrontation. According to a post by the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, the tenant, referred to as Bua, had recently moved into the property despite warnings from others…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya bar guards caught on video assaulting tourist | Thaiger

    Pattaya bar guards caught on video assaulting tourist

    A group of security guards at a Pattaya beer bar have come under fire after assaulting a foreign tourist in public view, with the incident caught on video and widely shared on social media. The incident occurred in Soi 6, Nong Prue subdistrict, in Pattaya, which is lined with bars and nightlife venues, popular among both Thai and international tourists.…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani monk loses control, challenges officials at forest temple | Thaiger

    Udon Thani monk loses control, challenges officials at forest temple

    A monk in Udon Thani caused a commotion last night, February 2, at a forest temple, allegedly shouting at local officials, damaging property, and challenging them to a fight, prompting residents to call the police. The village headman of Ban Nong Ta Klai, Moo 7 in Sroi Phrao subdistrict, alerted Subdistrict Headman Sirisak Khaisaengchan about a disturbance involving a monk…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Disneyland bid gains embassy support in US | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Disneyland bid gains embassy support in US

    Thailand’s bid to host the first Disneyland in Southeast Asia has received a boost following support from the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., according to Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Today, February 3, Phiphat, who also oversees the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said the embassy’s recent communication shows the Disneyland Thailand concept is no longer just a…

  • South Thailand NewsForeign tourists’ pickup stuck in sand at Phang Nga beach | Thaiger

    Foreign tourists’ pickup stuck in sand at Phang Nga beach

    Two foreign tourists found themselves in a sticky situation yesterday evening, February 2, after their pickup truck became stuck in the sand at Na Tai Beach in Phang Nga province. The incident unfolded around 7pm on February 2 while a local woman, Wilawan, and her friends were camping and fishing along the shoreline in Khok Kloi subdistrict, Takua Thung district.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand pushes for ceasefire amid Cambodia border tensions | Thaiger

    Thailand pushes for ceasefire amid Cambodia border tensions

    Thailand’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, today, February 2, called for calm and mutual trust as border tensions with Cambodia remain under close watch ahead of the upcoming general election. Speaking at Government House following a National Security Council meeting, Sihasak reaffirmed that communication channels with Cambodian authorities remain open, despite recent incidents along the shared border. While there have been…

  • Thailand NewsThailand issues warning for scorching 2026 summer heatwave | Thaiger

    Thailand issues warning for scorching 2026 summer heatwave

    The Meteorological Department has issued an early warning today, February 2, urging residents in parts of northern Thailand to prepare for an unusually intense summer season expected to begin later this month. According to the department, summer is expected to start in late February and continue through mid-May. Temperatures are likely to rise significantly, with some areas facing extreme heat,…

  • Thailand NewsToddler found dead in ditch behind Ang Thong home | Thaiger

    Toddler found dead in ditch behind Ang Thong home

    A one year and four month old boy was found dead in a garden ditch behind his home in Ang Thong province this morning, February 2. The child had reportedly just learned to walk. Police from Si Bua Thong Police Station were alerted to the incident in Moo 6, Wang Nam Yen subdistrict, Sawaeng Ha district, where the child’s body…

  • Thailand NewsGISTDA takes Thailand closer to space milestone with China | Thaiger

    GISTDA takes Thailand closer to space milestone with China

    Thailand took a bold step towards space leadership this week as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) joined the 2026 Beijing International Commercial Space Exhibition in China. The event, held in Beijing, brought fresh momentum to Thailand’s growing ambitions in the global space economy and marked a major milestone for the long-awaited Thai First Astronaut project. Leading the…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya nightlife stalls for Thailand’s advance voting | Thaiger

    Pattaya nightlife stalls for Thailand’s advance voting

    The bustling nightlife in Pattaya took an unusual pause yesterday, February 1, as bars and entertainment venues shuttered their doors in line with Thailand’s election laws. The alcohol ban, in effect from January 31, was part of nationwide preparations for advance voting yesterday ahead of the general election on February 8. Popular nightlife strips in Pattaya, known for their neon…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri worker alleges repeated urine attacks by neighbour | Thaiger

    Chon Buri worker alleges repeated urine attacks by neighbour

    A factory worker in Chon Buri has called for intervention from officials after allegedly enduring repeated harassment by a neighbour who she claims has been throwing urine behind her room over an extended period. Yesterday, February 1, reporters visited a dormitory in Village 9 of Thung Sukhla subdistrict, Si Racha district, after receiving a complaint from 25 year old Kanyamas,…

  • Thailand NewsOwner demands justice after cat found dead outside neighbour’s home | Thaiger

    Owner demands justice after cat found dead outside neighbour’s home

    A cat owner filed a complaint in Songkhla today, February 2, after his Persian cat was found dead inside a sack under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts over whether the animal had been mauled by dogs or killed deliberately. The incident involves a nine month old Persian cat named Kitkat, whose owner, 20 year old Patchara, said the cat was…

  • Thailand NewsRussian men arrested in Bangkok for dismembering compatriot | Thaiger

    Russian men arrested in Bangkok for dismembering compatriot

    Two Russian men were arrested in Bangkok yesterday, February 1, for allegedly murdering and dismembering a fellow countryman in Pattaya, before fleeing the seaside city and hiding out in the capital. The case stunned both police and locals after a foreign man’s body parts were found scattered across five locations. Forensic officers confirmed that several organs, particularly the section from…

  • Thailand NewsSudden blast injures two Thai soldiers near former conflict zone | Thaiger

    Sudden blast injures two Thai soldiers near former conflict zone

    Two Thai soldiers were injured while responding to a grass fire near the Chong An Ma border area today, January 30, after heat from the blaze triggered an explosion believed to have come from unexploded ordnance left over from past fighting. According to a report from the Second Army Region, the fire broke out in an area of dry grass…

  • Thailand NewsFilmer criticised for not helping collapsed taxi driver in Ayutthaya | Thaiger

    Filmer criticised for not helping collapsed taxi driver in Ayutthaya

    A taxi driver was filmed collapsing after crashing his car in a residential area in Ayutthaya today, January 30. The clip went viral and drew criticism toward the person filming, who was accused of recording instead of offering help. The video, shared on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, shows a taxi driving erratically before colliding with multiple parked cars. Moments…

  • Thailand NewsProduct Watch warns Thai youth about cannabis vapes | Thaiger

    Product Watch warns Thai youth about cannabis vapes

    Product Watch issued a warning yesterday, January 29, that electric cannabis vapes are spreading rapidly among young people, highlighting their low cost, easy availability, and toy‑like design as growing risks to children and teens. Associate Professor Dr Sirach Lapyai from the Faculty of Public Health at Mahidol University, who also manages the Product Watch project monitoring dangerous health products, said…

  • Thailand NewsTruck triggers blackout after toppling 70 poles in Samut Prakan | Thaiger

    Truck triggers blackout after toppling 70 poles in Samut Prakan

    A container truck brought down more than 70 power poles in Samut Prakan early this morning, January 30, after becoming entangled with low-hanging communication cables while entering the Bang Pu Industrial Estate. The incident left a 2-kilometre stretch of power infrastructure severely damaged and caused widespread blackouts in the area, prompting emergency repairs expected to continue into the night. The…

  • Thailand NewsForeign couple caught on video getting frisky in Phuket tuk tuk | Thaiger

    Foreign couple caught on video getting frisky in Phuket tuk tuk

    A foreign couple were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk tuk while crossing Patong Hill in Phuket yesterday, January 29, openly disregarding passing traffic and other motorists on the busy route. The video, recorded by a driver following behind, quickly went viral after being shared by the Facebook page Phuket Times today, January 30. In the clip, the…