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 NewsThai man bites police after failed attempt to win back ex-wife | Thaiger

    Thai man bites police after failed attempt to win back ex-wife

    A Thai man today, October 31, had a public outburst while attempting to reconcile with his ex-wife and bit a police officer who tried to intervene. Officers from Mueang Lop Buri Police Station arrived at a three-storey building in the Tha Sala sub-district after receiving reports of a man behaving erratically. Police also coordinated with a medical team from King…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman’s identity cloned by AI in TikTok romance scam | Thaiger

    Thai woman’s identity cloned by AI in TikTok romance scam

    A Thai woman sought police intervention after discovering that a scammer impersonated her using artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive men on TikTok. The 32 year old woman, named Pimporn, filed a complaint with Samrong Nuea Police Station yesterday, October 30, and also asked the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to help follow up on the case. Pimporn said she only found…

  • Bangkok NewsThai boy attacked with tennis ball by classmate, sustains serious eye injury | Thaiger

    Thai boy attacked with tennis ball by classmate, sustains serious eye injury

    A Thai mother condemned an international school in Bangkok for their lack of action after a foreign classmate allegedly threw a tennis ball at her 12 year old son’s eye, leaving him at risk of developing glaucoma. The mother, identified as Sai, filed a complaint with Wang Thonglang Police Station on Wednesday, October 29, accompanied by her lawyer. She accused the…

  • Bangkok NewsBurmese man stabs wife in Bangkok home over missing mortar and pestle | Thaiger

    Burmese man stabs wife in Bangkok home over missing mortar and pestle

    A Burmese man yesterday, October 30, fatally stabbed his wife in front of their three children at a house in Bangkok following an argument over a missing mortar and pestle. Officers from Phetkasem Police Station were alerted to a fatal stabbing at a house in Soi Phetkasem 67, Lak Song sub-district, Bang Khae district. Police, forensic doctors from Siriraj Hospital,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok clears long-overdue debt to BTS worth over 36 billion baht | Thaiger

    Bangkok clears long-overdue debt to BTS worth over 36 billion baht

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) finally settled full payment of more than 36 billion baht in debt, including interest, to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS). BTS Chairman Keeree Kanjanapas announced yesterday, October 30, that the company had received the full payment from the BMA. The amount includes 31.48 billion baht in principal and 4.96 billion baht in interest. Keeree…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri clinic closed temporarily after hot water treatment on 3 year old boy | Thaiger

    Chon Buri clinic closed temporarily after hot water treatment on 3 year old boy

    The Medical Council of Thailand temporarily closed a clinic in Chon Buri for a thorough investigation after a doctor allegedly poured hot water over a three year old Laotian boy who had been admitted with a high fever. The boy’s parents brought the matter to public attention after their son was left with severe burns on his body. The Be…

  • Pattaya NewsThai woman accuses foreign ex-husband of kidnapping their son in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Thai woman accuses foreign ex-husband of kidnapping their son in Pattaya

    A Thai woman in Pattaya appealed to an online community for help in finding her son, accusing her foreign ex-husband of kidnapping the young boy. The woman and her female friend shared photos of the boy and the ex-husband in the Facebook group Pattaya Talk (พัทยาทอล์ค) yesterday, October 30, with a caption that read: “#Searching Has anyone seen this foreign…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman claims losing 30 million baht in 3-year relationship scam | Thaiger

    Thai woman claims losing 30 million baht in 3-year relationship scam

    A Thai woman claimed she lost more than 30 million baht to her ex-boyfriend during their three years of relationship and demanded that the man pay her back. She also accused him of gaining unusual wealth from illegal businesses. A 41 year old Thai woman, identified as A, brought her case to the non-profit organisation Sai Mai Survive yesterday, October…

  • Bangkok NewsThai daughter begs police to act after mother loses 10 million baht to romance scam | Thaiger

    Thai daughter begs police to act after mother loses 10 million baht to romance scam

    A woman pleaded with police to take action after her 74 year old mother lost nearly 10 million baht in a romance scam and ignored all her warnings. The 41 year old daughter, Mint, brought the case to the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after failing to get help from both the bank and police. Bank staff told her they could…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman linked to missing 18 million baht found dead in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Thai woman linked to missing 18 million baht found dead in Cambodia

    A family suspects foul play after a Thai woman allegedly fell to her death from the third floor of a building in Poipet City, Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia. The woman was reportedly linked to the disappearance of 18 million baht from an illegal business. A member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thailand reported the death of the Thai woman,…

  • Thailand NewsThai husband shoots neighbour for allegedly pursuing his wife | Thaiger

    Thai husband shoots neighbour for allegedly pursuing his wife

    A Thai man was shot in the leg outside a house in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat for allegedly making romantic advances towards his neighbour’s wife. Officers from Bang Khan Police Station were alerted to the shooting at around 3.30am yesterday, October 29. The incident took place outside a residence in Wang Hin sub-district, Bang Khan district, Nakhon…

  • Thailand NewsFamily of 6 walks 600 kilometres to pay tribute to Queen Mother Sirikit | Thaiger

    Family of 6 walks 600 kilometres to pay tribute to Queen Mother Sirikit

    A family of six began their 600-kilometre journey on foot from the southern province of Surat Thani to Bangkok to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Grand Palace. To express their loyalty and gratitude, 27 year old Thai man Sitthichai Thongsuwan, together with his family members, set out from Chaiya district in Surat…

  • Bangkok NewsChinese man arrested at airport for house robbery spree in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Chinese man arrested at airport for house robbery spree in Bangkok

    Police arrested a Chinese man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok who was allegedly behind two house robberies in Min Buri and Bang Chan areas. Immigration police officers at Don Mueang Airport apprehended the 55 year old Chinese national, Huang Qingqing, on October 29, after discovering that he was the leader of a criminal gang targeting luxury residences in…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri doctor allegedly pours hot water over 3 year old boy during treatment | Thaiger

    Chon Buri doctor allegedly pours hot water over 3 year old boy during treatment

    A Thai doctor at a clinic in the Bo Win district of Chon Buri has come under scrutiny after allegedly pouring hot water over a three year old Laotian boy, causing severe burn wounds to his body. Laotian parents are seeking justice for their young son, who is suffering from serious burns after hot water was used as treatment on…

  • Pattaya NewsNigerian man tries to swallow cocaine during his arrest in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Nigerian man tries to swallow cocaine during his arrest in Pattaya

    One of two Nigerian suspects attempted to swallow cocaine during his arrest in Pattaya yesterday, October 29. Chon Buri Immigration Police officers received a tip-off about two Nigerian drug dealers, later identified as 38 year old Amarachi and 22 year old Ikenna. Officers then set up a sting operation and arranged a meeting for a crystal meth sale with Amarachi…

  • Pattaya NewsNursing student killed while aiding crash victims on Pattaya motorway | Thaiger

    Nursing student killed while aiding crash victims on Pattaya motorway

    A Thai nursing student lost her life while assisting victims of a five-car pile-up on the motorway to Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday morning, October 29. Two others were killed and five were injured in the crash. The fatal accident was reported to the Highway Police at around 3.30am. The incident occurred on Motorway Number 7 in the…

  • Bangkok News8 year old boy in Bangkok rescued after year of abuse by father | Thaiger

    8 year old boy in Bangkok rescued after year of abuse by father

    The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (M-Society) yesterday, October 27, rescued an eight year old Thai boy in Bangkok after he had reportedly been abused by his father for more than a year. A neighbour in Bang Sue district alerted officials after the injured boy sought help, saying he was abused. The matter was reported to the Secretary…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Thai boxing champion arrested for multimillion baht gambling website | Thaiger

    Former Thai boxing champion arrested for multimillion baht gambling website

    Police today, October 28, arrested a former Thai boxing champion and seven other suspects for operating a gambling website with an annual circulation of more than 100 million baht. Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced the results of the crackdown operation, titled “Knock Out 100 Million Baht Gambling Website,” at their headquarters in the Mueang Thong Thani…

  • Thailand NewsThai driver suffers fatal heart attack while driving, friend prevents crash | Thaiger

    Thai driver suffers fatal heart attack while driving, friend prevents crash

    A Thai man yesterday, October 27, managed to prevent a road accident in Pathum Thani after his friend suffered a fatal heart attack while behind the wheel. Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station were called to investigate the death of a 39 year old man at around 3pm. He reportedly passed away while driving on Phahonyothin Road in the Khlong…

  • Bangkok NewsThai police return 1.3 million baht in assets to elderly scam victim | Thaiger

    Thai police return 1.3 million baht in assets to elderly scam victim

    Police returned assets worth 1.3 million baht to a Thai woman who fell victim to a call centre scam operated by Hong Kong nationals. Officers arrested one of the suspects, Ming Yin Tang, on October 18, following a complaint from a Thai woman who had lost cash and gold to the foreign scammer. The woman realised she had been deceived…

  • Pattaya News2 Chinese men arrested for supplying drug and e-cigarettes to Pattaya partygoers | Thaiger

    2 Chinese men arrested for supplying drug and e-cigarettes to Pattaya partygoers

    Police arrested two Chinese men at a condominium in Pattaya earlier today, October 28, for supplying crystal meth and e-cigarettes to foreign partygoers. Officers from the Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau launched the operation following a tip-off from a Thai teenage girl who had voluntarily entered a drug rehabilitation programme. The girl reportedly agreed to enter rehabilitation after being previously…

  • Thailand News2 university students seriously injured in accident on Chon Buri zebra crossing | Thaiger

    2 university students seriously injured in accident on Chon Buri zebra crossing

    Two students sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on a zebra crossing outside Burapha University in Chon Buri yesterday, October 27. Officers from Saen Suk Police Station were alerted to the accident on the zebra crossing outside the university in the Saen Suk sub-district of Chon Buri at around 4pm. Rescuers from the Trikunatham Foundation also rushed…

  • Thailand NewsThai man with rape history arrested for slashing Burmese woman’s throat | Thaiger

    Thai man with rape history arrested for slashing Burmese woman’s throat

    Police last night, October 27, arrested a Thai man for slashing the throat of a Burmese woman in a vacant bathroom within the Mae Sot District Office in Tak province. Officers from Mae Sot Police Station received a report of a knife attack on a woman at around 11am yesterday, October 27. The attack took place inside an old bathroom…

  • Bangkok NewsDrug dealer shot dead after opening fire on police in Bangkok house | Thaiger

    Drug dealer shot dead after opening fire on police in Bangkok house

    Police fatally shot a leading drug dealer during an attempted arrest in Bangkok yesterday, October 27, after he resisted and opened fire on officers. Officers from Taling Chan Police Station received information that one of the country’s most wanted drug suspects, 44 year old Wichai “Boy” Sooksombatpaiboon, also known as Boy Bang Kluai, was hiding at a friend’s house on…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman fatally run over by pickup truck in Nakhon Pathom | Thaiger

    Thai woman fatally run over by pickup truck in Nakhon Pathom

    A Thai woman lost her life after being knocked down and run over by a pickup truck carrying a backhoe while buying food from a roadside stall in Nakhon Pathom. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the death of 46 year old Arisa at 8.53am today, October 27. The fatal accident occurred in front of a vegetarian food stall…

  • Bangkok NewsForeign man injured after assaulting Thai transwoman in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Foreign man injured after assaulting Thai transwoman in Bangkok

    A foreign man physically assaulted a Thai transwoman on a footpath in Sukhumvit, Bangkok. He then sustained serious injuries after he was attacked by a group in retaliation. ThaiRath and the Facebook news page You Know shared footage of the assault today, October 27. The exact date and time of the incident were not specified in the report, but it…

  • Thailand NewsMonk and man trade punches over food offerings at Nonthaburi market | Thaiger

    Monk and man trade punches over food offerings at Nonthaburi market

    Police arrested a Thai man after he was caught in a physical altercation with a monk at a market in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Saturday, October 25. Officers from the Charlie Base Radio Centre received a report of an assault on the monk at around 7.30am. The incident took place outside Phichai Market in the Pak Kret district of…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya good samaritan tricked into losing motorcycle and phone | Thaiger

    Pattaya good samaritan tricked into losing motorcycle and phone

    A good samaritan lost his motorcycle and mobile phone after helping a thief who pretended to need assistance, claiming his vehicle ran out of fuel on a road in Pattaya. The 20 year old victim, Anucha, called officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to a petrol station on Thepprasit Road at around 3am yesterday, October 26, after being deceived by…

  • Phuket NewsRussian man warned after blocking public mooring in Phuket | Thaiger

    Russian man warned after blocking public mooring in Phuket

    A Russian man accused of taking over a public mooring in Phuket defended himself, saying his boat was too old to risk any damage if other vessels docked nearby. Last week, a local boat driver filed a complaint with the Facebook news page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต, alleging that a foreign man, later identified as a Russian national, took over a public mooring…

  • Phuket NewsFrenchman and Thai transwoman arrested in Phuket for selling crystal meth | Thaiger

    Frenchman and Thai transwoman arrested in Phuket for selling crystal meth

    Patong police arrested a Frenchman and a Thai transwoman at a hotel in Patong, Phuket, on Saturday, October 25, after discovering approximately 43 grammes of crystal meth in their possession. Officers from Patong Police Station conducted a raid on a hotel room on Sirirat Road, Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket. The suspects were identified as a 46 year old Frenchman…