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 NewsMed school malpractice: Thai students fight ‘doctoring’ of licence fees

    Med school malpractice: Thai students fight ‘doctoring’ of licence fees

    A prospective Thai doctor is on a quest for justice after educational service agencies allegedly attempted to overcharge her and 20 other medical students studying in the Philippines, and fabricated a document for medical licences in Thailand. There are also suspicions that the Medical Council of Thailand may have had a hand in these dubious dealings. The victim, referred to…

  • Thailand NewsMurder-suicide attempt: Burmese man dies after stabbing Thai girlfriend

    Murder-suicide attempt: Burmese man dies after stabbing Thai girlfriend

    A Burmese man stabbed his Thai girlfriend and committed suicide following her discovery that he had a legal wife in Myanmar and her request to end the relationship. The Thai woman survived the attack and remains in hospital. The Burmese man, 29 year old Htet, attempted to murder his Thai girlfriend, 24 year old Jiraporn, yesterday, October 31. However, only…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher’s close call: Drug addict hides in her room

    Thai teacher’s close call: Drug addict hides in her room

    A Thai teacher narrowly escaped danger after discovering a drug addict hiding in her welfare accommodation near a school in the Thong Pha Phum district, in Kanchanaburi province. The teacher reported the incident to Thong Pha Phum Police Station on Wednesday, October 30, after finding the Thai man in her room. She shared CCTV footage with the police as evidence,…

  • Bangkok NewsSouth Korean man takes an ‘unfare’ ride in stolen Bangkok taxi

    South Korean man takes an ‘unfare’ ride in stolen Bangkok taxi

    Police yesterday arrested a South Korean man for stealing a taxi parked near a petrol station in the Chatuchak neighbourhood of Bangkok. Officers from Bang Sue Police Station arrested the South Korean man, 52 year old Kim Hwangil, yesterday, October 31, shortly after he stole a blue Toyota Altis taxi with the registration plate ทฬ 9000 Bangkok, from 38 year…

  • Thailand NewsCyber cops caught in 300 million baht web of greed

    Cyber cops caught in 300 million baht web of greed

    Nine Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers and three additional suspects allegedly attempted to extort 300 million baht from a Vanuatu-Chinese couple. Ten suspects were arrested while two others remain at large. The Vanuatu man named Sai and his Chinese wife reported to officers at Bang Sue Police Station that a group of men claiming to be police officers swindled…

  • Thailand NewsThai schoolboy stabs classmate over school bus seat dispute

    Thai schoolboy stabs classmate over school bus seat dispute

    A Thai schoolboy from a school in the northern province of Sukhothai today stabbed his classmate on a school bus, reportedly following an argument over seats. Officers from Sri Satchanalai Police Station were called to investigate the stabbing on a school bus parked along a road in the Sri Satchanalai district of Sukhothai at around 7.30am, today, October 31. The…

  • Thailand NewsKnicker-fetish thief targets black and pink panties in Pathum Thani

    Knicker-fetish thief targets black and pink panties in Pathum Thani

    Police officers are on the hunt for a man with a ladies’ knicker fetish, specifically targeting black and pink ones. The kinky suspect, who has been travelling by pickup truck, has been stealing underwear from residents in the central province of Pathum Thani. One of the victims, 35 year old Sukanda Kaewkanya, filed a complaint at Sam Khok Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsSchool scandal: Education official in hot water for midday snooze

    School scandal: Education official in hot water for midday snooze

    The Office of the Basic Education Commission is investigating an educational official in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan who was allegedly sleeping at work and finishing her duties early after lunch. The Facebook pages ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน (Watchdog Anti-corruption Organisation of Thailand) and ร้ายกาจ (Wicked!) shared pictures and videos of the official, identified only as “Aunty Fon,” sleeping on duty…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother pimped out autistic daughter to dealer for drugs

    Thai mother pimped out autistic daughter to dealer for drugs

    Police arrested a Thai mother at her home in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok on Tuesday, after she pimped out her 16 year old autistic daughter to a dealer to obtain free drugs. A Thai grandmother filed a complaint with Nimitmai Police Station, yesterday, October 30 that her autistic granddaughter went missing from their home in the Khlong Sam…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok hospital manager criticised following pharmacist’s suicide

    Bangkok hospital manager criticised following pharmacist’s suicide

    Opinions among Thai netizens are divided after viewing a conversation between a manager at Rama 9 Hospital in Bangkok and a pharmacist who recently committed suicide, leaving a note claiming that pressure from his manager led to his tragic decision. Esor News yesterday, October 30, shared screenshots of the conversation between the hospital manager named Aof and the pharmacist named…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk gives 40 baht bribe to silence 5 year old sex abuse victim

    Thai monk gives 40 baht bribe to silence 5 year old sex abuse victim

    A Thai monk attempted to cover up sexually abusing a five year old girl at a temple in the central province of Nakhon Pathom by giving the young victim 40 baht in cash. The victim’s 62 year old grandmother requested Channel 3 to help bring justice to her young granddaughter. The woman explained that the sexual assault took place on October…

  • Thailand NewsThai citizenship granted to 483,000 immigrants to boost economy

    Thai citizenship granted to 483,000 immigrants to boost economy

    The Thai Cabinet approved Thai citizenship to 483,000 immigrants in a move aimed at boosting the economy. The decision met with disagreement from many Thai residents. The spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Jirayu Huangsub, announced on Tuesday, October 29, that the Thai Cabinet and the Office of National Security Council agreed in their meeting to grant citizenship to 483,000 immigrants.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man regains consciousness hours after murder-suicide (video)

    Thai man regains consciousness hours after murder-suicide (video)

    A Thai man murdered his wife before attempting to commit suicide at a house in the central province of Prachin Buri. A rescue team found the couple unresponsive after the tragic act. However, in a bewildering twist, the man regained consciousness three hours later, leaving the rescue team in disbelief at his unexpected revival. Officers from Si Maha Pho Police…

  • Thailand NewsiCon Group CEO to sue former members and presenter over negative statements

    iCon Group CEO to sue former members and presenter over negative statements

    The lawyer representing iCon Group CEO Waratphol “Paul” Waratworakul, declared intentions to sue seven former members and a former presenter. They are accused of causing harm to the company by making negative statements across various media platforms. A total of 18 leading members of the iCon Group are currently in detention for alleged public fraud and the importation of false information…

  • Thailand NewsThai millionaire reveals lawyer’s 71 million baht fraud, political links

    Thai millionaire reveals lawyer’s 71 million baht fraud, political links

    A Thai millionaire returned to Thailand from France to take legal action against a well-known lawyer, who allegedly swindled 71 million baht from her. She also disclosed a secret meeting in Hong Kong involving high-ranking Thai politicians. The millionaire, Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert, attended an interview with former political activist Sondhi Limthongkul to publicly reveal the details of the issues with…

  • Thailand NewsPolice flush out Thai teen’s mall bathroom masturbating video call

    Police flush out Thai teen’s mall bathroom masturbating video call

    Police issued a warning to a perverted 19 year old Thai teen who engaged in a video sex phone call and masturbated in a bathroom of a shopping mall in the central province of Chai Nat. A shocked shopping mall visitor alerted staff members today, October 30, after witnessing the teenager, identified only as P, masturbating in one of the…

  • Thailand NewsSnack attack: Thai woman’s sticky fingers prank is no joke (video)

    Snack attack: Thai woman’s sticky fingers prank is no joke (video)

    A Thai woman caught stealing snacks from a shop in the central province of Chachoengsao claims that she did not mean to steal, and only wanted to prank the shop owner. The owner of a local grocery shop in the Bang Pakong district of Chachoengsao, 53 year old Supaporn, called Bang Pakong Police Station to arrest the 42 year old…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket road rebels: Law takes a backseat as foreign bikers run wild

    Phuket road rebels: Law takes a backseat as foreign bikers run wild

    Police have yet to take legal action against two foreign motorcyclists who were caught on video riding dangerously down a main road in Phuket. A Thai motorist who witnessed the reckless actions of the two foreign riders yesterday, October 29, recorded a video of their traffic violations and shared it with Phuket Times, today, October 30. The news page shared…

  • Phuket NewsFrench duo’s extortion plan fails to baguette away with it in Phuket

    French duo’s extortion plan fails to baguette away with it in Phuket

    Two foreign men, believed to be French nationals, reportedly attempted to extort 2,000 baht from a Thai tourist in the Patong area of Phuket on Monday. The Thai victim shared his shocking experience on Monday, October 28, with Phuket Times to warn other tourists and to urge action from the local police. The victim revealed that the incident took place…

  • Thailand NewsMichelin chef Jay Fai cooks up clarity: ‘I’m not closing my restaurant’ (video)

    Michelin chef Jay Fai cooks up clarity: ‘I’m not closing my restaurant’ (video)

    Renowned Thai chef and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Jay Fai Pratu Phee denied rumours of her retirement, clarifying that it was a misunderstanding. The 81 year old street food legend also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of Thailand to try her food. Recently, multiple media outlets reported that Supinya Jansuta, better known as Jay Fai, planned to close…

  • Thailand News2 Swedish men arrested in Pattaya in 50 million baht call centre scam

    2 Swedish men arrested in Pattaya in 50 million baht call centre scam

    Officers from the Immigration Bureau arrested two Swedish men in a rented room in Pattaya yesterday, October 29, after they fled legal punishment for a call centre scam operation and sought to hide in Thailand. Immigration officers held a press conference at their headquarters in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, yesterday to announce the successful arrest of the two Swedish call…

  • Thailand NewsGerman man dies in Koh Phayam resort, candy found during CPR

    German man dies in Koh Phayam resort, candy found during CPR

    A German man died at a resort on Koh Phayam, an island in the southern province of Ranong. A piece of candy may have been spat out of his mouth during CPR but officers concluded that the cause of death was a pre-existing medical condition. Officers from Pak Nam Ranong Police Station were alerted to the death of the German national, 57…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman survives abduction, assault by influential ex-boyfriend

    Thai woman survives abduction, assault by influential ex-boyfriend

    A Thai woman is seeking protection after surviving an abduction and brutal assault by her ex-boyfriend, who is reportedly a high-ranking government official in the central province of Pathum Thani. The assistant nurse, identified as 27 year old A, reached out to the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive and Channel 7, fearing that she would not receive protection or justice from…

  • Thailand NewsDucati deception: Thai man’s home seized after lawyer advice

    Ducati deception: Thai man’s home seized after lawyer advice

    A Thai man accused a famous lawyer of deceiving him by hiding his Ducati motorcycle to avoid its repossession by a finance company for her gain. This alleged deception ultimately resulted in the finance company seizing his home. The 43 year old Thai man, Wisit Pinbankuay, visited the Central Investigation Bureau Complaint Centre yesterday, October 28, to file a complaint against…

  • Thailand NewsDisabled Thai woman robbed, physical assaulted and dumped in Pattaya

    Disabled Thai woman robbed, physical assaulted and dumped in Pattaya

    A disabled Thai woman sought help from officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday after her dishonest girlfriend, in collusion with her boyfriend, allegedly robbed, physically assaulted, and abandoned her in Pattaya. The 33 year old victim, Chutiphat “Air” Noo-krod, arrived at the police station last night, October 28, to file a complaint against her girlfriend, Nam. However, officers faced…

  • Thailand News2 Thai teens surrender after brutal attack on homeless man in Isaan (video)

    2 Thai teens surrender after brutal attack on homeless man in Isaan (video)

    Two of the three Thai teenagers involved in the brutal attack on a homeless man in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima surrendered to the police yesterday. They claimed that another friend ordered them to commit the crime. Locals in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, along with rescuers from the Sawang Dhammastan Foundation, rushed the homeless man, 60 year…

  • Pattaya NewsPakistani vendors in Pattaya attack tourist for refusing their products

    Pakistani vendors in Pattaya attack tourist for refusing their products

    Pakistani vendors at Pattaya Night Bazaar brutally attacked a fellow countryman last night, leaving him unconscious after he refused to buy their herbal products. A Thai witness, Mit, and his friend shared a video of the unconscious Pakistani victim, Muhammad Abdullah, yesterday, October 28, on social media to seek justice for him. The video showed Abdullah lying on the ground…

  • Thailand News2 Bangkok cops injured in arrest of knife wielding Chinese man

    2 Bangkok cops injured in arrest of knife wielding Chinese man

    Two policemen sustained facial injuries while arresting a Chinese man wielding a knife at a 7-Eleven convenience store in the Huay Kwang neighbourhood of Bangkok last night. A worker at the 7-Eleven store, located at the entrance of Soi Si Muang Anusorn, 400 metres from Sutthisan Police Station, called the police to address the situation at around 4pm yesterday, October 28.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for attempted murder of sex worker over wallet dispute

    Thai man arrested for attempted murder of sex worker over wallet dispute

    Police arrested a Thai man for the attempted murder of a sex worker in Pattaya after he crashed his car into her and fired shots at her, following a misunderstanding over a suspected theft. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station apprehended the 51 year old man, identified as Wathin, at his home in the Isaan province of Sisaket at around…

  • Phuket NewsViral video captures Phuket beach fight between Thai and foreigners

    Viral video captures Phuket beach fight between Thai and foreigners

    A viral video showed at least one Thai national and two foreigners fighting on Patong Beach in Phuket last night. The cause of the conflict leading to the altercation remains unknown. The news Facebook page shared pictures and a video of the clash between a Thai national and two foreign men today, October 28. The nationality of the foreigners was…

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