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 NewsMiss Grand Thailand boss hints at restoring crown amid past scandal | Thaiger

    Miss Grand Thailand boss hints at restoring crown amid past scandal

    The head of Miss Grand Thailand is considering reinstating the crown to a former beauty queen who was stripped of her title on Sunday, September 21, over explicit videos and images from her past. The Miss Grand Thailand 2026 competition announced the removal of 27 year old Suphannee “Baby” Noinonthong, the representative from Prachuap Khiri Khan province, on Sunday. Her…

  • Bangkok NewsRow erupts on Bangkok BTS train over boy’s unruly behaviour | Thaiger

    Row erupts on Bangkok BTS train over boy’s unruly behaviour

    Two Thai women clashed on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok yesterday, September 22, over a young boy’s unruly behaviour during the ride. A passenger who witnessed the incident shared a short video of the argument on her TikTok account, @mimsaowarod, with the caption, “I feel pity for the boy. Loving to a fault. #YourChildIsNotAlwaysCuteForOthers #BTSTrains #Drama #TikTokNews.” In the video,…

  • Thailand NewsBhumjaithai Party members accused of secret ties to casinos in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Bhumjaithai Party members accused of secret ties to casinos in Cambodia

    A former police officer accused four executives of the Bhumjaithai Party of accepting bribes from nine casinos in Cambodia. The party leader and Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, has reportedly denied meeting the ex-officer. The former Special Branch Bureau officer, Santana Prayoonrat, visited the Bhumjaithai Party’s head office on September 22 to submit 50 pages of evidence in support…

  • Thailand NewsRanong police stabbed during motorcycle theft arrest, suspect dies | Thaiger

    Ranong police stabbed during motorcycle theft arrest, suspect dies

    A motorcycle thief died, and a police officer sustained serious injuries during an arrest yesterday, September 22, in the southern province of Ranong. The owner of the stolen motorcycle, Kannika Paeng-on, filed a complaint with Mueang Ranong Police Station after the thief rode her motorcycle out of her home in front of her and her husband. Kannika reported that she,…

  • Thailand NewsInjured baby elephant rescued from cassava plantation in Kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    Injured baby elephant rescued from cassava plantation in Kanchanaburi

    Locals rescued an injured baby elephant found in a cassava plantation in Kanchanaburi province on Saturday, September 20. The animal was successfully moved to the Wildlife Conservation Office in Suphan Buri for further care. The community leader, Wiparat Sawatsai, told ThaiRath that residents had reported the elephant in their cassava plantation in Cha Lae sub-district, Thong Pha Phum district, on…

  • Thailand NewsThai man accused of fatally abusing 2 year old boy stepson | Thaiger

    Thai man accused of fatally abusing 2 year old boy stepson

    A Thai man in Lop Buri province denied accusations of fatally abusing his two year old stepson, insisting he was merely playing with the boy by punching him in the stomach. The man, identified only as Mai, brought his stepson to Khok Samrong Hospital, claiming the child had lost consciousness for an unknown reason. Tragically, doctors confirmed the boy had…

  • Thailand NewsWoman harasses Udon Thani man with repeated marriage proposals | Thaiger

    Woman harasses Udon Thani man with repeated marriage proposals

    A Thai woman repeatedly harassed a man in the Isaan province of Udon Thani in an attempt to marry him, saying “I’ve never seen anyone this handsome in my life.” The man insisted he did not know her personally and had never given her any hope of a romantic relationship. The 44 year old Thai man, Tar, called officers from…

  • Phuket NewsNaked foreign man causes chaos in Phuket and attacks police | Thaiger

    Naked foreign man causes chaos in Phuket and attacks police

    A foreign man walked naked through the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket yesterday, September 22, and allegedly attacked a police officer who intervened in his indecent behaviour. A viral video shared on the Phuket Times Facebook page showed the man walking unclothed along a busy road in Patong. The street was crowded with vehicles and tourists, both Thai and international, and lined…

  • Thailand NewsGunman claims community leader hires him to kill rescuer in insurance row | Thaiger

    Gunman claims community leader hires him to kill rescuer in insurance row

    A Thai community leader in Ayutthaya province denied involvement in the murder of a volunteer rescuer, despite a confession from a hired gunman. The killing is suspected to have been motivated by a conflict over insurance money. The body of 24 year old rescue volunteer Sarayut “Keng” Nokjan, from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Foundation, was discovered on a road on September…

  • Bangkok NewsPolitical activist assaults U Drink I Drive driver and threatens victim’s family | Thaiger

    Political activist assaults U Drink I Drive driver and threatens victim’s family

    A political activist with a history of physical assaults attacked a driver from the U Drink I Drive company during a ride from his condominium in Bangkok to a shooting range in Chon Buri. The co-founder of U Drink I Drive, Apinara “Prang” Srikarnchana, shared details of the assault on her TikTok account, @apisrikarnchana, on Saturday, September 20, in a…

  • Pattaya NewsFrenchman knocked unconscious in Pattaya after dispute with Bolt driver | Thaiger

    Frenchman knocked unconscious in Pattaya after dispute with Bolt driver

    A Frenchman was knocked unconscious on a Pattaya road after being punched by a Thai Bolt driver during a road-crossing dispute in the early hours of yesterday, September 21. A 33 year old Thai witness, identified only as Bike, called the Sawang Borribun Dhammastan Rescue Foundation to transport the injured foreigner, later identified as 55 year old French national Nikolai,…

  • Thailand NewsDrug addict arrested for stealing medical tools from Ratchaburi hospital | Thaiger

    Drug addict arrested for stealing medical tools from Ratchaburi hospital

    Police arrested a drug addict for repeatedly stealing medical equipment from a hospital in the central province of Ratchaburi. The suspect claimed he needed money to care for his bedridden father. Orrawan Saleesawat, Director of Ban Kong sub-district Hospital in Photharam district, reported the thefts to the community leader, who later passed the case to Photharam Police Station officers. According…

  • Thailand NewsSwift karma: Thai thief crashes motorcycle while fleeing bag snatch | Thaiger

    Swift karma: Thai thief crashes motorcycle while fleeing bag snatch

    A Thai thief crashed his motorcycle into a pickup while making his escape after snatching a bag from a pedestrian in Nakhon Ratchasima province last night, September 21. The suspect is reported to be in a critical condition. Pak Chong Police Station officers received a complaint of a bag snatcher at around 11.30pm and attended the scene outside a restaurant on the…

  • Thailand NewsThai beauty queen loses title after viral explicit footage emerges | Thaiger

    Thai beauty queen loses title after viral explicit footage emerges

    A former Thai beauty queen from the Miss Grand Prachuap Khiri Khan 2026 pageant admitted to her past involvement in explicit videos and images after being stripped of her title just one day after being crowned. She claimed she had no choice but to appear in the nude content to earn money for her bedridden mother. The 27 year old…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri bar workers and masseuses brawl over foreign customer | Thaiger

    Chon Buri bar workers and masseuses brawl over foreign customer

    More than 10 karaoke bar workers and five masseuses were involved in a violent altercation in Chon Buri yesterday, September 21, over a foreign customer. Siriwimon Khamwan, the 51 year old owner of a massage shop on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, shared her side of the story with the media, seeking peace and justice for her five…

  • Thailand NewsDutch man caught dragging ATM along Khon Kaen Road | Thaiger

    Dutch man caught dragging ATM along Khon Kaen Road

    Police yesterday, September 21, arrested a Dutch man after he stole an ATM and dragged it along a road in Khon Kaen province, claiming he wanted to solve his family’s financial problems. Officers from Ban Ped Police Station received a complaint from a resident in the Ban Tum sub-district that a foreign man stole an ATM belonging to Siam Commercial…

  • Thailand NewsThai man steals gold ring hoping for prison life over freedom | Thaiger

    Thai man steals gold ring hoping for prison life over freedom

    A Thai man confessed that he stole a gold ring in Udon Thani province yesterday, September 11, because he wanted to escape his troubled life and return to prison, where he said life felt easier. Meuang Udon Thani Police Station officers received a report about the theft at a gold shop on the third floor of a shopping mall in…

  • ExpatsBritish expat reveals retirement costs in Thailand, sparking relocation dreams | Thaiger

    British expat reveals retirement costs in Thailand, sparking relocation dreams

    A British expat broke down the cost of living for his retirement in Thailand on TikTok, prompting many of his followers to consider relocating to the country. The man, Simon Thatcher, shared the video on his account, @skyhighthaisi, detailing his monthly expenses to show whether living in Thailand is still affordable in 2025. Thatcher explained that he lives under a…

  • Thailand NewsBritish YouTuber and netizens blast BBC’s Thailand dark side documentary | Thaiger

    British YouTuber and netizens blast BBC’s Thailand dark side documentary

    A British YouTuber and netizens criticised the BBC documentary Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise for allegedly distorting facts and presenting misleading information to viewers. Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise was first aired on BBC iPlayer on September 8. The series aimed to expose the darker aspects of several tourist destinations in Thailand, focusing particularly on Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya.…

  • Thailand NewsThai businesswoman swindled out of 159 million baht in stock trading scam | Thaiger

    Thai businesswoman swindled out of 159 million baht in stock trading scam

    A Thai businesswoman lost 159 million baht in an investment scam. She admitted that greed and a desire for higher profits led her to transfer the sum to a scam gang within just three weeks. The victim, identified only as A, urged the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to follow up on her case after she lodged a complaint with the…

  • Crime NewsThai woman on trial in Taiwan for flushing hamsters down toilet | Thaiger

    Thai woman on trial in Taiwan for flushing hamsters down toilet

    A Thai woman flushed ten hamsters down the toilet and posted a video of her cruel actions on social media after breaking up with her Taiwanese boyfriend. The 27 year old Thai woman, identified only as Sunny, is now facing court proceedings in Taiwan following her viral Instagram video showing the act of animal cruelty. The shocking videos were shared…

  • Thailand NewsThai man slams restaurant for blending green chicken curry in smoothie | Thaiger

    Thai man slams restaurant for blending green chicken curry in smoothie

    A Thai man condemned a restaurant owner for disrespecting customers after his smoothie order was blended with green chicken curry instead of avocado. Thitiwat Koosakul took to Facebook to share his bizarre experience with a food delivery service. He explained that he carefully considered and decided to post the story because the restaurant owner failed to take any responsibility for…

  • Chiang Mai NewsThai municipality official dies in road collapse in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    Thai municipality official dies in road collapse in Chiang Mai

    A municipality official died in a road collapse while on duty, inspecting a drainage pipe under a road in the Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai province yesterday, September 10.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The 56 year old head of the Construction Department of Mueang Don Kaew Municipality Office, Prasert,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok bar security guard accused of sexually assaulting drunk woman | Thaiger

    Bangkok bar security guard accused of sexually assaulting drunk woman

    A Thai woman accused a security guard at an entertainment venue in Bangkok of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated on Monday, September 8. The victim visited a police station yesterday afternoon, September 10, to file a complaint against the guard. The incident reportedly took place at a venue in the Dao Khanong, Thon Buri district. According to her…

  • Thailand NewsThai serial burglar arrested behind 50 million baht theft cases nationwide | Thaiger

    Thai serial burglar arrested behind 50 million baht theft cases nationwide

    Police yesterday, September 10, arrested a Thai serial burglar in the central province of Phetchaburi in connection with at least 30 theft cases that caused damages exceeding 50 million baht. Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police officers sought cooperation from local police in Phetchaburi to track down a black Honda City ZX sedan driven by the suspected ringleader, later identified as…

  • Phuket NewsRussian man reunited with lost bag after Phuket beach wave mishap | Thaiger

    Russian man reunited with lost bag after Phuket beach wave mishap

    A Russian man recovered his belongings, which were swept away by a wave on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, thanks to the help of Belgian and Spanish nationals. The man filed a complaint with officers at Sakhu Police Station at 1.30pm yesterday, September 10, after losing his bag. He reported that he had been staying at a hotel along Mai…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested after murdering neighbour over sexual harassment dispute | Thaiger

    Thai man arrested after murdering neighbour over sexual harassment dispute

    Police successfully arrested a man for murdering his neighbour following a dispute over alleged sexual harassment. The suspect evaded capture for more than a week in the southern province of Songkhla.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The suspect, 43 year old Suthep, fatally shot his neighbour, 45 year old Pongsak, at…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk crashes and kills old woman in Buriram | Thaiger

    Thai monk crashes and kills old woman in Buriram

    A Thai monk crashed into and killed an elderly woman on Sai Na Lao–Hua Fai Road in the Isaan province of Buriram yesterday, September 10. Officers from Khaen Dong Police Station investigated the death of 72 year old Khiao outside Ban Khok Sawang School in the Hua Fai sub-district. Khiao’s left leg was broken, and she sustained a severe head…

  • Thailand NewsChinese woman dies in Pattaya jet ski accident, husband survives | Thaiger

    Chinese woman dies in Pattaya jet ski accident, husband survives

    A Chinese woman lost her life in a jet ski accident off the coast of Pattaya yesterday evening. Her husband survived. Sea Rescue Pattaya City was alerted by a rental jet ski operator on Ta Waen Beach, Koh Larn, in Chon Buri after a Chinese couple failed to return their jet skis at the scheduled time of 3pm The operator…

  • Thailand NewsThai man with 4 phones arrested for filming woman in Lampang | Thaiger

    Thai man with 4 phones arrested for filming woman in Lampang

    A Thai TikToker issued a warning after catching a man secretly filming her at a supermarket in the northern province of Lampang on Sunday, September 7. The TikTok user, parery_review2, shared a video of the suspect and revealed the details of the incident in the caption. She explained that she was unaware of being recorded until a female shopper noticed…