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 NewsNonthaburi teen arrested after stealing bicycle from elderly woman | Thaiger

    Nonthaburi teen arrested after stealing bicycle from elderly woman

    Police in Nonthaburi arrested a 15 year old boy on February 7 after CCTV footage linked him to the theft of a bicycle belonging to an elderly woman in Pak Kret district. Officers from Pak Kret Police Station tracked down the suspect, identified as Ong‑art, at an abandoned warehouse in Moo 4, Pak Kret. Police seized one bicycle as evidence and…

  • Thailand NewsRayong woman finds husband’s friend half-naked in her bedroom | Thaiger

    Rayong woman finds husband’s friend half-naked in her bedroom

    A late-night altercation broke out in Rayong after a man, a friend of the woman’s husband, was caught half-naked in the bedroom of a four-month pregnant woman on February 7. According to the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, the incident occurred around 1am, when a pregnant woman, referred to as Ying, was at home with her younger brother and his friend,…

  • Thailand NewsPhrae man returns home for election, finds house ransacked | Thaiger

    Phrae man returns home for election, finds house ransacked

    A man returning to his home in Phrae province on the evening of February 7, for the election, was left stunned when he discovered his house had been broken into, with valuables worth over 200,000 baht missing. The victim, identified as 54 year old Chart, had been away for two to three days to buy goods in Chiang Rai. When…

  • Thailand NewsPathum Thani launches operation to assist homeless in Rangsit | Thaiger

    Pathum Thani launches operation to assist homeless in Rangsit

    Officials in Pathum Thani today, February 6, launched a coordinated effort to relocate homeless individuals living in Rangsit, aiming to provide shelter, medical care, and employment support to assist with societal reintegration. Dr Thanakrit Jittareerattana, secretary to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security, joined Rangsit Mayor Police Sub-Lieutenant Dr Treelup Toopgrajank and officials from the Pathum Thani Provincial…

  • Thailand NewsThai boy found with bruises after being beaten by grandmother | Thaiger

    Thai boy found with bruises after being beaten by grandmother

    A boy in Prachin Buri province was found with extensive bruising across his body today, February 6, after being beaten by his grandmother for returning home late from school. The incident was reported by the village head of Moo 3 in Na Di district, after a classroom teacher noticed the boy’s injuries during school. The boy, 10 year old Pae, lives…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s alcohol ban frustrates tourists, hits restaurant sales | Thaiger

    Thailand’s alcohol ban frustrates tourists, hits restaurant sales

    Foreign tourists visiting Thailand during the country’s election period have found themselves caught off guard by a nationwide alcohol ban, leading to frustration at restaurants and bars, particularly in popular destinations like Bangkok and Phuket. On February 1, during the first 24-hour restriction linked to advance voting, diners at a Bangkok restaurant, newly arrived from the United States, were told…

  • Thailand NewsTwo men caught hunting protected wildlife in Salawin National Park | Thaiger

    Two men caught hunting protected wildlife in Salawin National Park

    Two men were arrested on February 4 in Mae Sariang district, Mae Hong Son province, after they were caught illegally hunting protected wildlife inside Salawin National Park during a routine patrol aimed at preventing wildfires. The incident took place around 7.30pm when park rangers from the conservation and protection division of Salawin National Park were conducting an active patrol in…

  • Thailand NewsChachoengsao man dies during livestream as friends hear gasping | Thaiger

    Chachoengsao man dies during livestream as friends hear gasping

    A man from Chachoengsao died suddenly while livestreaming late at night on Tuesday, prompting friends to rush to his home after he disappeared from the screen, and disturbing sounds were heard. The incident occurred around 2am on February 6 at a one-storey house in Bang Samak, Bang Pakong district. Officers from Bang Pakong Police Station, along with Chachoengsao rescue workers,…

  • Thailand NewsKing cobras mate roadside in Krabi ahead of Valentine’s Day | Thaiger

    King cobras mate roadside in Krabi ahead of Valentine’s Day

    Locals in Krabi were left stunned yesterday, February 5, after spotting two massive king cobras mating by the roadside in Khlong Thom district just days before Valentine’s Day. The rare encounter occurred in Khlong Thom Nuea subdistrict, where two king cobras, each measuring an estimated three to four metres long, were seen engaging in mating behaviour along Khlong Chamuang Road…

  • Thailand NewsWild elephants alarm locals and campers in Nakhon Nayok and Tak | Thaiger

    Wild elephants alarm locals and campers in Nakhon Nayok and Tak

    Officials in Nakhon Nayok and Tak provinces were called into action today, February 5, after wild elephants emerged from nearby forests and startled both residents and tourists in two separate incidents. In Nakhon Nayok, residents of Moo 8 in Nong Saeng subdistrict, Pak Phli district, alerted wildlife officials after a large male elephant known locally as “Phlai Thongkham”, roughly translated…

  • Thailand NewsLopburi teacher under investigation for 800 squat punishment | Thaiger

    Lopburi teacher under investigation for 800 squat punishment

    Thailand’s Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) today, February 5, launched an investigation into a teacher in Lopburi province after confirming that a student was indeed ordered to perform 800 squats as punishment. The case gained national attention after the boy’s father revealed that his son had been hospitalised with severe leg pain after being punished with 800 squats…

  • Thailand NewsRare dugongs observed in Trang marine habitat survey | Thaiger

    Rare dugongs observed in Trang marine habitat survey

    Marine researchers in Trang province teamed up with wildlife defenders yesterday, February 4, to survey dugong populations near Libong Island, using drone technology and direct observation to assess the condition of these rare sea mammals. The survey was led by staff from the Marine National Park Research Centre 3 (Trang) in collaboration with the Dugong Conservation Group, and it was…

  • Thailand NewsForeigner seen relaxing on SUV roof during Phuket traffic | Thaiger

    Foreigner seen relaxing on SUV roof during Phuket traffic

    A foreign man surprised onlookers on the road as he relaxed on the roof of a moving SUV, casually using his mobile phone while the vehicle crawled through heavy traffic on a busy road in Patong, Phuket. The incident, caught on video and shared by the PhuketTimes Facebook page today, February 5, shows the man lying face down on the…

  • Thailand NewsAmerican man speaks out after Pattaya security guards attack | Thaiger

    American man speaks out after Pattaya security guards attack

    Pattaya police have summoned three security guards for questioning following a viral video showing an American tourist being assaulted on Pattaya Soi 6. The incident, which took place on the evening of February 2, has drawn mixed opinions online. Footage shared on social media captured multiple men repeatedly kicking and punching the foreigner on the roadside. At the time, little…

  • Thailand NewsForeign mum fights off attempted child abduction in Samut Prakan | Thaiger

    Foreign mum fights off attempted child abduction in Samut Prakan

    A three year old boy narrowly escaped a kidnapping in Samut Prakan yesterday, February 4, when a man allegedly targeted him on a roadside in Phra Pradaeng district. The child’s foreign mother screamed for help, causing passersby to intervene. The attempted abduction occurred at the entrance of Soi Suksawat, in front of a local food stall. According to witnesses, the…

  • Thailand NewsIndian man’s langur smuggling attempt busted at Suvarnabhumi | Thaiger

    Indian man’s langur smuggling attempt busted at Suvarnabhumi

    An Indian passenger was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport late on February 3 after allegedly attempting to smuggle live wildlife out of Thailand. Two endangered langurs were reportedly discovered hidden inside a suitcase bound for Mumbai. The passenger, identified as 28 year old Karthick, was intercepted during a joint operation involving wildlife checkpoint officers, customs officials, animal quarantine staff, airport security,…

  • 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.…