Petch Petpailin

Petpailin, or Petch, is a Thai translator and writer for The Thaiger who focuses on translating breakingThai news stories into English. With a background in field journalism, Petch brings several years of experience to the English News desk at The Thaiger. Before joining The Thaiger, Petch worked as a content writer for several known blogging sites in Bangkok, including Happio and The Smart Local. Her articles have been syndicated by many big publishers in Thailand and internationally, including the Daily Mail, The Sun and the Bangkok Post. She is a news writer who stops reading news on the weekends to spend more time cafe hopping and petting dwarf shrimp! But during office hours, you can find Petch on LinkedIn and you can reach her by email at petch@thethaiger.com.
  • Thailand NewsPM’s secretary clashes with Thai actor over Cambodia conflict | Thaiger

    PM’s secretary clashes with Thai actor over Cambodia conflict

    A secretary to the prime minister (PM) of Thailand clashed with a Thai actor during a televised interview regarding the government’s next steps in addressing the escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The prominent Thai politician, Jakrapob Penkair, was appointed secretary to the PM yesterday, July 24. Jakrapob has held several roles in previous Thai administrations and was a key…

  • Thailand NewsThai pedestrian injured after runaway trailer smashes into footpath | Thaiger

    Thai pedestrian injured after runaway trailer smashes into footpath

    A trailer unexpectedly detached from a semi-truck and crashed onto a footpath in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, injuring a male pedestrian. A woman walking nearby narrowly escaped the accident. The Facebook page ข่าวสารเมืองปราการ v2 (Mueang Prakan News v2) shared CCTV footage of the incident on July 24. The crash reportedly occurred outside the Samut Prakan Provincial Bus Terminal, although…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother pleads for justice after son assaulted in Samut Prakan | Thaiger

    Thai mother pleads for justice after son assaulted in Samut Prakan

    A Thai mother is seeking justice for her son, who was physically assaulted by a group of five to six attackers on a road in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. The victim’s mother contacted the local news Facebook page, ข่าวสารเมืองปราการ v2 (Mueang Prakan News v2), appealing for help in securing justice for her…

  • Thailand NewsTransport company halts bus services amid flooding in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Transport company halts bus services amid flooding in northern Thailand

    The Transport Company, also known as Bor Kor Sor, temporarily suspended services on two northern routes due to torrential rainfall and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Wipha. In an announcement on its official Facebook page today, July 25, the company confirmed the temporary suspension of Route 47 (Bangkok–Thung Chang) and Route 910 (Bangkok–Nan), citing severe flooding in Thailand’s northern provinces,…

  • Thailand NewsBorder tensions spark allegations of attacks on Thais in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Border tensions spark allegations of attacks on Thais in Cambodia

    A Thai woman living in Cambodia alleged that Cambodian nationals are hunting and attacking Thai people in the country following a border clash yesterday, July 24. The woman shared her account with the Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi v+), claiming she witnessed a group of Cambodian men assaulting a Thai man near her residence. She also provided video footage purportedly…

  • Bangkok NewsBorder clash: 2 Burmese men attacked in Bangkok in mistaken identity | Thaiger

    Border clash: 2 Burmese men attacked in Bangkok in mistaken identity

    A group of Thai men attacked two Burmese nationals at a market in Bangkok, mistakenly believing them to be Cambodian. Thai netizens widely condemned the attackers and called for peace and unity among people of all nationalities. The physical assault came to light after the Facebook page ซีนิว วิวเวอร์ 4K (Cnew Official) shared photos and video footage of the incident…

  • Thailand News2 month old baby killed in cross-border rocket strike in Surin | Thaiger

    2 month old baby killed in cross-border rocket strike in Surin

    A two month old baby died after the family home in the Isaan province of Surin was struck by BM-21 Grad rockets launched from Cambodia. Three other family members were injured in the attack. The clash between Thai and Cambodian military forces began on the morning of yesterday, July 24, at the disputed historical site of Prasat Ta Muen Thom…

  • Thailand NewsThai ex-boxer slammed for slapping Cambodian man amid border clash | Thaiger

    Thai ex-boxer slammed for slapping Cambodian man amid border clash

    Thai netizens condemned a ex-boxer for slapping a Cambodian worker in Thailand following a deadly clash between Thai and Cambodian forces today, July 24. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported earlier today that 12 Thai nationals were killed in attacks carried out by the Cambodian military. Among the victims was a Thai soldier, while the majority were innocent civilians, including…

  • Thailand NewsStill standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride | Thaiger

    Still standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride

    A Thai soldier who lost his right leg in a landmine explosion during a border patrol is now in stable condition. He stated that he has no regrets and remains proud to serve the kingdom. Sergeant Major First Class Pichitchai Boonchula stepped on the landmine while patrolling with four other soldiers in the Chong Anma area of Nam Yuen district,…

  • Thailand News2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers | Thaiger

    2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers

    Two Thai men searching for a lost wallet at a public park in the central province of Chanthaburi ended up being assaulted by a group of men. The older brother of one of the victims, 32 year old Oh, provided details of the gang attack, which occurred at a public park near Sirikarn Pond in the Tha Chang sub-district of…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother rejects suicide ruling in son’s mysterious death | Thaiger

    Thai mother rejects suicide ruling in son’s mysterious death

    A Thai mother is calling for a deeper investigation into the mysterious death of her son, whose body was discovered by the roadside forest in the eastern province of Rayong on July 19. A local motorist came across an abandoned motorcycle with a storage compartment and numerous parcels along Pluak Daeng–Nong Yai Road in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The tyres…

  • Phuket News2 year old Thai girl loses life in motorcycle accident in Phuket | Thaiger

    2 year old Thai girl loses life in motorcycle accident in Phuket

    A two year old Thai girl tragically lost her life in a motorcycle accident on a mountain road in the Thalang district of Phuket. Three other victims sustained injuries in the incident. The accident was reported to Thalang Police Station at approximately 12pm yesterday, July 23. It occurred on a steep section of Khao Lad Mountain in Thalang. The four…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire | Thaiger

    Thai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire

    A 72 year old Thai woman and her pet dog died in a fire at her Bangkok home, which is believed to have been caused by a mosquito coil. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station were called to investigate the fire at a house in Soi Charan Sanitwong 31, in the Bangkok Noi district, at around 6am yesterday, July 23.…

  • Thailand NewsThai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute | Thaiger

    Thai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute

    A community leader in the northeastern province of Bueng Kan fatally shot his wife and four others after she sought a divorce from him. The tragic incident took place at approximately 7.22pm on Tuesday, July 22, in the Ban Tham Chan community, So Phisai district. The suspect, a 45 year old community leader named Pratuan Tonkanlaya, killed his wife, her…

  • Thailand NewsAnother Thai soldier loses leg in fresh landmine blast on Thai-Cambodian border | Thaiger

    Another Thai soldier loses leg in fresh landmine blast on Thai-Cambodian border

      Loading… The incident occurred at approximately 4.55pm yesterday, July 23, while soldiers from the 14th Infantry Battalion were patrolling an area along the border known as Chong Anma, located in Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani. One of the soldiers, later identified as Sergeant Major First Class Pichitchai Boonchula, stepped on the landmine and suffered severe injuries. The blast…

  • Thailand NewsThai driver drags motorcyclist’s body into petrol station, denies collision | Thaiger

    Thai driver drags motorcyclist’s body into petrol station, denies collision

    A pickup driver dragged the dead body of a motorcyclist into a petrol station in the central province of Kamphaeng Phet last night, but denied being involved in a collision with the victim. Petrol station attendants on Phahonyothin Road in Kamphaeng Phet were shocked to discover the bloodied body lodged beneath a grey Isuzu pickup, which arrived at around 9pm,…

  • Bangkok NewsViking ride at Bangkok amusement park leaves schoolgirl unconscious | Thaiger

    Viking ride at Bangkok amusement park leaves schoolgirl unconscious

    A Thai schoolgirl with a heart condition lost consciousness last night after riding the Viking ride at an amusement park in Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok. Officers from Bang Yi Khao Police Station were alerted to the incident at around 8pm, yesterday, July 22, and responded to the scene near Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge. Rescue workers from the Por Teck…

  • Thailand NewsThai man secretly filmed while showering at Bang Saen Beach bathroom | Thaiger

    Thai man secretly filmed while showering at Bang Saen Beach bathroom

    A Thai man issued a warning to beachgoers after he was secretly filmed while showering in a public bathroom near Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri on Sunday, July 20. The victim shared the details of the incident with the local Facebook page Chop Jung Bang Saen yesterday, July 22. He described the suspect as a short, chubby man with glasses.…

  • Thailand NewsThai abbot accused of sexually assaulting adoptive son | Thaiger

    Thai abbot accused of sexually assaulting adoptive son

    A Thai man revealed to the media that an abbot in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani, who is also his adoptive father, sexually assaulted him. This alleged abuse led him to escape and live with his girlfriend. The abbot of Wat Pa Dan Hin Phong in Ubon Ratchathani, Anan, sought help from Channel 8, claiming his adoptive son, who…

  • Crime NewsBriefs encounter! Thai man nicked for knicker collection fetish in Buriram | Thaiger

    Briefs encounter! Thai man nicked for knicker collection fetish in Buriram

    A Thai man, arrested for stealing women’s underwear in the Isaan province of Buriram, claimed he had never sniffed the stolen items and merely kept them as part of a personal collection. Officers from Lahan Sai Police Station received multiple complaints from women in the Lahan Sai district about missing underwear, prompting a thorough investigation to identify the culprit. Police…

  • Thailand NewsCambodia apologises after using wrong SEA Games logo featuring buffalo | Thaiger

    Cambodia apologises after using wrong SEA Games logo featuring buffalo

    Cambodia reportedly issued an apology after using the wrong logo for the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which will be hosted by Thailand this year. The country mistakenly used a buffalo-themed logo rather than the official design created by Thailand. Thailand is set to host the 33rd SEA Games across three provinces — Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Songkhla — from…

  • Thailand NewsHare-rest him! Bang Saen Beach yob slammed for sick rabbit abuse | Thaiger

    Hare-rest him! Bang Saen Beach yob slammed for sick rabbit abuse

    Netizens are calling for the arrest of a man caught on video abusing a rabbit by repeatedly throwing it into the air and leaving it to fall onto the hot sand at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri. The witness, Pattanapong Sririmala, shared footage of the animal cruelty on the Facebook page บ้านคนรักกระต่าย (translated as “Rabbit Lovers’ Community”) on Monday,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket woman hunts for foreign motorcyclist in hit-and-run | Thaiger

    Phuket woman hunts for foreign motorcyclist in hit-and-run

    A Thai woman took to social media in a bid to track down a foreign motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run on a beach road in Phuket. The Thai motorcyclist appealed to netizens for help identifying the foreign man who collided with her motorcycle at 7.53am yesterday, July 21. She posted brief details of the incident, along with video footage, to…

  • Bangkok NewsFrom monk to suspect: Abbot may face charges over false theft report | Thaiger

    From monk to suspect: Abbot may face charges over false theft report

    Evidence emerged suggesting that the abbot of Muang Temple in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok may have fabricated a reported theft involving 10 million baht in cash and nearly 13 million baht in gold. The abbot, Phra Ratchawatchara Phattanatorn, also known as Chao Khun Narong, filed a complaint with Phetchakasem Police Station on July 1, claiming that personal assets,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket woman runs from Grab rider after fake cash promise | Thaiger

    Phuket woman runs from Grab rider after fake cash promise

    A Grab motorcycle rider in Phuket shared a bizarre experience with the online community, claiming that his female passenger unexpectedly ran away from him to avoid paying the fare. The app-based motorcycle taxi rider recounted the incident to the Phuket Times yesterday, July 21, along with a video of the passenger running away. The page published the post with a…

  • Thailand NewsEducation Minister’s jeans stir controversy over teacher dress code | Thaiger

    Education Minister’s jeans stir controversy over teacher dress code

    Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat ignited an online debate after wearing jeans during an official school visit in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The incident raised questions about why female teachers are not permitted to wear jeans to school, despite the minister’s casual attire. Narumon and other officials from the Ministry of Education visited schools in Nakhon Si Thammarat…

  • Thailand NewsStranded boat captain rescued after 4 hours in Krabi sea | Thaiger

    Stranded boat captain rescued after 4 hours in Krabi sea

    A Thai boat captain escaped with his life after his delivery boat capsized during a thunderstorm and he floated in the sea for four hours near Koh Mai Phai and Koh Phi Phi in the southern province of Krabi. The Krabi Provincial Port Security Control Centre was alerted on the afternoon of Sunday, July 20, that a hotel on Koh…

  • Chiang Mai NewsThai transwoman brutally assaulted and raped by obsessed attacker | Thaiger

    Thai transwoman brutally assaulted and raped by obsessed attacker

    A Thai transwoman in Chiang Mai is seeking justice after being brutally assaulted and raped by a man with whom she had previously had a one-night stand and rejected his romantic advances. The transgender victim, Bell, sought help from the Emmy Volunteer Team after being unable to escape her attacker. Bell told the team she nearly lost her life during…

  • Bangkok NewsFire erupts on 6th floor of Bangkok building, cause under investigation | Thaiger

    Fire erupts on 6th floor of Bangkok building, cause under investigation

    A fire broke out in a building on Sukhumvit 71 Road in Bangkok early this morning, July 22. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported. Officers from Khlong Ton Police Station were alerted to the fire at 4.59am and rushed to the scene with a team of firefighters. The blaze erupted on the sixth floor of a building named Yang…

  • Thailand NewsPaws and pay: Pooch turns cashier in Ang Thong diner (video) | Thaiger

    Paws and pay: Pooch turns cashier in Ang Thong diner (video)

    A five year old dog in the central province of Ang Thong has become an Internet sensation for his unexpected skills as a cashier, helping his owner, who runs a restaurant, collect payments from customers. The male dog, Cocoa, is beloved by locals who dine at the restaurant in Sam Ko district, Ang Thong. Cocoa always stands beside diners, waiting…

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