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.
  • Phuket NewsTurkish man arrested in Phuket for illegally selling cannabis | Thaiger

    Turkish man arrested in Phuket for illegally selling cannabis

    Police arrested a Turkish man in the Patong area of Phuket for illegally selling cannabis in the province. Patong Police Station officers reported the arrest of the 33 year old Turkish man, whose name remains undisclosed, yesterday, March 6. The arrest took place outside the Weed Kebab store on Bangla Road on Wednesday. The Turkish man was found illegally distributing…

  • Phuket NewsLaundrette looter! Foreign thief caught airing dirty laundry in Phuket | Thaiger

    Laundrette looter! Foreign thief caught airing dirty laundry in Phuket

    CCTV footage from a 24-hour laundrette in Phuket this week captured a man, believed to be a foreigner, stealing clothes belonging to the shop’s customers. A Thai man shared footage of the theft, at around 11pm on Monday, March 3, on social media to warn others who use the laundry shop in the Kathu neighbourhood of Phuket. He believed that…

  • Thailand NewsMilitary drill blunder leaves 4 Thais injured in South Korea | Thaiger

    Military drill blunder leaves 4 Thais injured in South Korea

    Two fighter planes mistakenly dropped eight bombs in a residential area in South Korea during a military drill between the country and the United States, resulting in 15 injuries. Four of the injured victims are Thai nationals. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Nikorndate Palangkul, reported that the ministry received notification of the bombing in Pocheon,…

  • Thailand NewsThai motorcyclist praised for his kindness to disabled man in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai motorcyclist praised for his kindness to disabled man in Bangkok

    Thai TikTok users praised a Thai motorcyclist for helping a disabled man in a wheelchair cross a steep bridge in Bangkok. The female TikToker, @aileen_eenn, shared a video of the incident on Tuesday, March 4 to highlight the generosity of the motorcyclist. She added a caption to the video stating, “Others may not notice your good deeds, but I do.”…

  • Bangkok NewsOptimus Prime creator clashes with bar over new figure donation | Thaiger

    Optimus Prime creator clashes with bar over new figure donation

    A Thai Optimus Prime creator clashed with a coffee shop and cocktail bar after a refusal to support his donation campaign to build two new figures following the viral and allegedly sacred figure near Bangkok’s Chinatown. The coffee shop and cocktail bar, Hypnotized, made the Optimus Prime figure go viral after sharing videos of offerings, including cocktails, engine oil, and traditional…

  • Thailand NewsThai man caught on CCTV footage raping daughter of close friend | Thaiger

    Thai man caught on CCTV footage raping daughter of close friend

    A Thai mother installed a security camera in her 11 year old daughter’s bedroom and caught her husband’s close friend raping her daughter while she and her husband were away from home at work. The mother, 30 year old Noi, yesterday filed a sexual assault complaint with the Uthai Police Station and subsequently submitted the matter to the Be One…

  • Thailand NewsRepeat offender caught filming in football field bathroom in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Repeat offender caught filming in football field bathroom in Nonthaburi

    A security guard at a football field in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok caught a Thai man on Sunday recording videos of naked soccer players while they were showering. No legal action was taken. The 35 year old security team leader, Hammueyoh Awae, shared a video of the moment he caught the suspect in the football field’s bathroom on his Facebook…

  • Pattaya NewsFailed enhancement: Pattaya rescuers remove steel ring from man’s penis | Thaiger

    Failed enhancement: Pattaya rescuers remove steel ring from man’s penis

    A Pattaya rescue team was called into action to remove a stainless steel ring from a Thai man’s penis. The man had hoped the ring would boost his sexual performance but he ended up in hospital instead. The 45 year old Thai man, whose identity remains undisclosed, visited a private hospital in Pattaya for treatment. His genital area was swollen…

  • Thailand NewsZebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death | Thaiger

    Zebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death

    A black sedan struck a Thai man and his 11 year old nephew on a zebra crossing outside Sa Kaeo Crown Prince Hospital in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo yesterday, resulting in the boy’s death. The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Sa Kaeo reported the fatal accident to the public after it occurred at 10.45am, yesterday, March…

  • Thailand NewsThai family of 3 escape safely after roof collapse due to termites | Thaiger

    Thai family of 3 escape safely after roof collapse due to termites

    A family of three fled their home in the eastern province of Rayong this week after their roof collapsed due to termite damage. Rescuers from the Sawang Phonkusol Rayong Foundation rushed to the scene at a house in Soi Koh Kloy 5, in Rayong’s Mueang district, on Tuesday, March 4, to investigate the collapse. The homeowner, along with her husband…

  • Thailand NewsThai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant | Thaiger

    Thai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant

    A Thai dancer had a terrifying brush with death after suffering a severe shock mid-performance at a temple in Kamphaeng Phet. The culprit? A mystery drink laced with a sexual stimulant, handed to him by a member of the audience. The official Facebook page of the Mor Lam performance band, หมอลำใจเกินร้อย (Mor Lam Jai Kern Roi, meaning over 100% spirit…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket taxi driver’s dash after runaway Russian fare dodgers | Thaiger

    Phuket taxi driver’s dash after runaway Russian fare dodgers

    A Thai taxi driver chased after a Russian couple who allegedly fled without paying their fare upon arriving at their destination in Phuket. The couple still refused to settle the bill after the driver caught up with them. The Phuket Times shared pictures and a video of the argument between the Russian couple and the Thai taxi driver today, March…

  • Thailand NewsThai diver stung by sea creatures but online critics take a bigger bite | Thaiger

    Thai diver stung by sea creatures but online critics take a bigger bite

    A Thai woman issued a warning to diving enthusiasts after sustaining injuries from sea anemones and sea urchins while diving in the southern province of Chumphon. The incident occurred due to strong waves, but instead of sympathy, she found herself facing online criticism over her choice of swimsuit. The victim, identified as Fon Nongnaphat, shared a video of the incident…

  • Thailand NewsParcel farce: Thai woman’s bomb scare turns out to be ex-plosive gift | Thaiger

    Parcel farce: Thai woman’s bomb scare turns out to be ex-plosive gift

    A Thai woman called officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit to investigate a suspicious parcel at her home in the northern province of Nan, only to discover that the item inside was not a bomb but a gift from an ex-boyfriend. The woman contacted EOD officials at her home in the Du Tai sub-district of Nan after finding…

  • Thailand NewsChinese man arrested at Thailand-Cambodia border with fake passport | Thaiger

    Chinese man arrested at Thailand-Cambodia border with fake passport

    Immigration Bureau officers today arrested a Chinese man at a border checkpoint in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo for entering the country with a fake passport. As part of measures to tackle call centre scam operations, Thai officials implemented stricter inspections at border checkpoints nationwide. Officers at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint followed these directives and managed to…

  • Thailand NewsCar accident or theft linked to dead body found in eastern Thailand | Thaiger

    Car accident or theft linked to dead body found in eastern Thailand

    Thai workers yesterday discovered the lifeless body of a Thai man on a roadside forest in Chon Buri. It is suspected that he was killed in a car accident. The 44 year old Thai man, Weerapong, called Huay Yai Police Station to investigate the decomposed body in the forest on the side of Highway 331 (Sattahip-Chachoengsao) at 11am yesterday, March…

  • Thailand NewsBurmese man commits suicide in Chon Buri during video call with girlfriend | Thaiger

    Burmese man commits suicide in Chon Buri during video call with girlfriend

    A Burmese man yesterday committed suicide on a railway track in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri during a video call with his girlfriend. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were called to the railway track near Krating Lai Temple yesterday, March 4, to investigate the death of 22 year old Burmese national Maw Asein. He was reported to…

  • Pattaya News2 Foreign men give Pattaya monks a lift and get blessings in return | Thaiger

    2 Foreign men give Pattaya monks a lift and get blessings in return

    Two foreign motorcyclists went viral on Thai social media after a TikTok video showed them offering a ride to two Thai monks in Pattaya. The monks rewarded them with gifts for their kindness. The TikTok user @tubs096 shared a video of himself and his friend giving the monks a lift. In the video, the TikToker could be heard saying, “Just…

  • Thailand NewsSeeing red: Thai motorists take legal aim at Mazda menace (video) | Thaiger

    Seeing red: Thai motorists take legal aim at Mazda menace (video)

    Thai motorists have initiated legal proceedings against the driver of a red Mazda hatchback, notorious for reckless driving and aggressive behaviour, especially targeting motorcyclists. One victim claimed his actions were akin to attempted murder. The Thai man, better known as “Pete Red Mazda,” regularly shared dashcam footage on Facebook, often complaining about the behaviour of other motorists, mainly motorcyclists. His…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman accuses ex-husband of embezzling her business | Thaiger

    Thai woman accuses ex-husband of embezzling her business

    A Thai woman is seeking justice for herself and her children after her ex-husband embezzled her business and house in the central province of Pathum Thani. The victim, 38 year old Sarinrat Kasemmatchawang, filed an embezzlement complaint with officers at Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, but the case made no progress. As a result, she turned to news agencies, urging…

  • Pattaya NewsPregnant Lao woman killed, 3 injured in tragic Pattaya crash | Thaiger

    Pregnant Lao woman killed, 3 injured in tragic Pattaya crash

    A pregnant Lao woman tragically lost her life yesterday, while her husband and two young daughters suffered serious injuries after a six-wheel truck collided with their motorcycle on a road in Pattaya. A crowd of locals gathered at the tragic and horrifying accident scene on Highway 331 (Chachoengsao-Sattahip) in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya at around 4pm, yesterday, March…

  • Thailand NewsThai drug addict kills 2 year old nephew by slamming him to ground | Thaiger

    Thai drug addict kills 2 year old nephew by slamming him to ground

    A Thai drug addict killed his two year old nephew by slamming the boy to the ground outside a house in the southern province of Satun yesterday, March 3. A relative of the child victim called officers from Tha Phae Police Station and rescuers to the scene. The relative revealed that he heard two thuds and rushed to check the…

  • Thailand NewsThai photocopy shop owner denies attempted rape accusation | Thaiger

    Thai photocopy shop owner denies attempted rape accusation

    The owner of a photocopy shop in the Isaan province of Udon Thani denied an attempted rape accusation by a Thai teacher and offered 20,000 baht in compensation to the alleged victim to settle the matter legally. The Thai teacher, Nachanok Intasang, accused the shop owner of attempting to rape her on Saturday, March 1. She visited the shop to…

  • Pattaya NewsEM tagged foreigner lures Pattaya women into robbery and assault | Thaiger

    EM tagged foreigner lures Pattaya women into robbery and assault

    Women in Pattaya have warned each other after a foreign man wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet allegedly lured them into hotel rooms to rob and murder them. The Facebook page เดินรอบพัทยา (which translates to Walking Around Pattaya) shared a video of the accused foreign man, along with a warning to local women. According to the page, the foreigner frequently…

  • Thailand NewsThai man blames social security delay for brother’s death | Thaiger

    Thai man blames social security delay for brother’s death

    A Thai man blamed delayed treatment under the Social Security Office (SSO) for his brother’s death while others came forward to express their disappointment over the poor quality of medical care provided under the SSO. Facebook user Chatpat Chuthichok shared the story of his brother yesterday, March 2. His brother died in hospital on February 28 after a lengthy wait…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk Thai photocopy shop owner allegedly tries to rape customer | Thaiger

    Drunk Thai photocopy shop owner allegedly tries to rape customer

    A Thai teacher narrowly escaped an attempted rape by a drunk photocopy shop owner in the Isaan province of Udon Thani after he locked her inside while she was using the service. The victim, Nachanok Intasang, shared a video on Facebook revealing her terrifying experience on Saturday, March 1. She posted a video alongside a picture of the photocopy shop…

  • Thailand NewsThai MotoGP bid runs out of track as Thailand hits the brakes | Thaiger

    Thai MotoGP bid runs out of track as Thailand hits the brakes

    Chang International Circuit chairman Newin Chidchob expressed his disappointment on Facebook that the Thai government has decided not to extend the MotoGP contract in 2027. Newin took to his Facebook account, ลุงเนวิน (meaning Uncle Newin), to inform Thai MotoGP fans that the event would be held at Chang International Circuit for the last time in 2026 unless the Ministry of Tourism…

  • Thailand NewsLove triangle leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan rented room | Thaiger

    Love triangle leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan rented room

    A messy love triangle driven by jealousy led to a knife attack yesterday in a rented room in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The suspect also boasted about his past crimes involving drugs and attempted murder after being arrested. A worker at a barbecue restaurant in the Bangpu Mai sub-district, Mueang district, Samut Prakan, called Ruam Katanyu Foundation rescuers, yesterday,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket monkey steals French tourist’s phone, takes selfie (video) | Thaiger

    Phuket monkey steals French tourist’s phone, takes selfie (video)

    A French tourist shared a hilarious TikTok video of a monkey in Phuket snatching her mobile phone and taking a selfie video. Fortunately, some Thai locals successfully helped them retrieve the phone. The French TikTok user @justinefortemps shared the video on Friday, February 28, with the caption “Monkey Hill Attack.” The footage showed a monkey, believed to be a young…

  • Phuket News2 foreign couples exposed for dine and dash at Phuket restaurants | Thaiger

    2 foreign couples exposed for dine and dash at Phuket restaurants

    Two Thai restaurant owners took to social media to expose two foreign couples for committing dine and dash offences at their establishments in Phuket last week. A female Thai restaurant owner, Narissara O OOp, shared a post on her Facebook account on February 28 condemning two foreigners for their fraudulent act and warning other restaurants to be cautious of the…