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.
  • Bangkok NewsDrunk Thai driver pretends to be foreigner after crashing 2 cars

    Drunk Thai driver pretends to be foreigner after crashing 2 cars

    A heavily drunk Thai driver pretended to be a foreigner in an attempt to avoid legal consequences after crashing her car into two vehicles in Bangkok. Two TikTok users shared videos of the incident yesterday, on April 24, which reportedly took place in Soi Mahad Thai in the Ramkhamhaeng area of Bangkok. The driver of the white hatchback, who caused…

  • Thailand NewsThai sub-district chief allegedly asks for sex from married woman

    Thai sub-district chief allegedly asks for sex from married woman

    A married Thai woman accused a sub-district chief in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima of sexually harassing her by openly asking for sex in front of others while dining at a restaurant last year. The 37 year old woman, identified only as Tuk, is seeking justice after the accused official remains in his position despite her complaint. She revealed…

  • Bangkok NewsThai transwoman commits suicide after losing 7 million baht in scam

    Thai transwoman commits suicide after losing 7 million baht in scam

    A Thai transwoman committed suicide in her parked car outside her barbecue restaurant in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, after reportedly losing over 7 million baht in an investment scam. A worker at the restaurant in Bang Kruai district noticed the vehicle belonging to his transgender employer, Sarut, parked outside unusually early on the morning of April 24. He became suspicious,…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man to face charges for drifting car on mountain road

    Foreign man to face charges for drifting car on mountain road

    Police plan to summon a foreign man for drifting his luxury car on Phu Thap Buek mountain in the northern province of Phetchabun after a video of the dangerous driving went viral on the TikTok application. The Thai TikToker, @lolono.re, shared the video of the car drifting yesterday, April 24, with a caption that read, “Brilliant! #Phetchabun #PhuThapBuek.” The video…

  • Thailand NewsSUV crushed between 2 trucks causes 8 deaths, 3 injuries

    SUV crushed between 2 trucks causes 8 deaths, 3 injuries

    In a heart-wrenching accident, eight lives, including those of young children, were tragically cut short when a colossal 22-wheel truck slammed into a parked SUV and another lorry in an emergency parling area. The crash, which left three others injured, occurred on a motorway heading towards Chon Buri province. Officials from the Phranakhon Radio Centre were alerted to the fatal…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman fatally shot in front of son in financial dispute

    Thai woman fatally shot in front of son in financial dispute

    In a chilling scene straight out of Nakhon Pathom, a man fatally shot a woman right before her 11 year old son. The tragedy didn’t stop there as the suspect then took another woman hostage before police swooped in for the arrest. His motive? He accused the victim of swindling him out of cash. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police…

  • Thailand NewsTrain wreck! Biker’s reckless dash leaves wife floored by railway barrier

    Train wreck! Biker’s reckless dash leaves wife floored by railway barrier

    A Thai motorcyclist ignored a railway barrier and recklessly rode through it, causing the barrier to strike his wife on the head and knock her to the ground in Bangkok. A Facebook user, Peet Love, shared footage of the incident on Tuesday, April 22, with a caption that read, “The incident occurred this morning. The train was coming, and you…

  • Bangkok NewsTeenage boy at large after filming Thai woman in condo bathroom

    Teenage boy at large after filming Thai woman in condo bathroom

    A Thai woman called for a swifter investigation by police after a teenage boy filmed her in a condominium bathroom in Bangkok. The case has made no progress after eight months. The victim, identified only as Jane, contacted news agencies in a plea for justice after her complaint remained unresolved for over eight months. The incident occurred at a luxury condominium…

  • Bangkok NewsForeign man causes scene at Bangkok hotel over deposit dispute

    Foreign man causes scene at Bangkok hotel over deposit dispute

    A foreign man caused a commotion at a hotel in Bangkok, accusing the Thai staff of cheating him and his family by charging them extra. The bedlam was caused after the staff requested a deposit for the rooms they had booked. The TikTok user Stantheman705 shared a video of the foreign family arguing with Thai hotel staff on Sunday, April…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman’s devotion to Buriram cult blamed for husband’s death

    Thai woman’s devotion to Buriram cult blamed for husband’s death

    A strong belief in a cult by a Thai woman in the Isaan province of Buriram allegedly led to the death of her husband, who suffered from tuberculosis (TB) and severe malnutrition. A photograph of the home of the 59 year old woman, Boonrian, was shared on social media, eliciting sympathy from the public. The house is without walls or…

  • Thailand NewsJealous Thai teen confesses to fatal abuse of 4 year old adopted brother

    Jealous Thai teen confesses to fatal abuse of 4 year old adopted brother

    Police arrested an 18 year old Thai teen in the central province of Prachin Buri for the fatal abuse of a four year old boy, whom his father had adopted. The suspect reportedly admitted to harming the child out of jealousy. The 52 year old man, Rattana Saengsuwimon, reported the death of his adopted son, Kao, to officers at Rabopai…

  • Pattaya NewsSouth Korean man injured in restaurant bill dispute with Pattaya women

    South Korean man injured in restaurant bill dispute with Pattaya women

    A South Korean man sustained a cut wound to his hand after attempting to wrest a knife from a Thai woman during a dispute over a restaurant bill in Pattaya. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasathan Foundation were dispatched to a small alley near Pattaya Walking Street at around 9am, yesterday, April 23, to provide first aid to the 32…

  • Thailand NewsThai tour guide under fire for serving fruits in the sea

    Thai tour guide under fire for serving fruits in the sea

    An online drama erupted after a Thai tour guide shared a video of her team member serving fruit to foreign tourists while they were swimming in the sea. The tour guide posted the video on her TikTok account but later deleted it following criticism. However, several local news Facebook pages shared screenshots of the footage, further fuelling attention from the…

  • Pattaya NewsThai ex-wife and new partner of foreign man brawl in Pattaya bar

    Thai ex-wife and new partner of foreign man brawl in Pattaya bar

    Drama erupted in the twilight hours of today as a foreign man’s boozy bar night in Pattaya spiralled into chaos. His Thai ex-wife clashed with his new partner, igniting a fierce brawl that left onlookers stunned. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation rushed to a bar in the Jomtien area of Pattaya to transport two injured women to a…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri man mistakenly believes he killed wife and commits suicide

    Chon Buri man mistakenly believes he killed wife and commits suicide

    A Thai man committed suicide in an apartment in Chon Buri after physically assaulting his wife and mistakenly believing he had killed her. The 32 year old woman, identified as Noi, reported the death of her husband, 34 year old Wichate, to officers at Laem Chabang Police Station at around 9am yesterday, April 22. She informed police that her husband…

  • Bangkok NewsPregnant Thai woman released on bail after killing mistress

    Pregnant Thai woman released on bail after killing mistress

    Police released a pregnant woman on bail of 150,000 baht after she fatally attacked her husband’s mistress at a love hotel in the Min Buri district of Bangkok on April 21. Police granted bail to a pregnant woman, posting 150,000 baht, after she allegedly launched a fatal attack on her husband’s mistress at a love hotel in Bangkok’s Min Buri district.…

  • Thailand NewsPain in the neck: American kicks off outside Chiang Mai shop

    Pain in the neck: American kicks off outside Chiang Mai shop

    An American man with a serious neck injury yesterday refused medical treatment and caused a public disturbance outside a convenience store in Chiang Mai province. A witness recorded a video of the foreign man yesterday, April 22, causing a fracas and shared it with the local news Facebook page, Guru Guroo Chiang Mai. The footage, filmed from inside the witness’s…

  • Thailand NewsThai hotel maid stabbed over 50 times by mentally ill guest

    Thai hotel maid stabbed over 50 times by mentally ill guest

    Police arrested a mentally ill taxi driver who fatally stabbed a maid during his stay at a hotel in the central province of Amnat Charoen yesterday, April 22. The victim sustained more than 50 stab wounds. Hotel staff reported the brutal assault on the 61 year old Thai maid, Suwannee, to officers at Mueang Amnat Charoen Police Station. Police responded…

  • Thailand NewsThai politician, linked to BMW driver, accused of brutal assault 19 years ago

    Thai politician, linked to BMW driver, accused of brutal assault 19 years ago

    A Thai man accused an influential politician, linked to a reckless BMW driver, of failing to compensate him after brutally assaulting him 19 years ago. A 28 year old candidate for the Thanya Buri Municipality Council member, Smiththipat “Peach” Leenawarat, is under public scrutiny after he deliberately crashed his white BMW into an elderly couple driving a black pickup. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai taxi driver wins lottery, gives passengers free ride and cash

    Thai taxi driver wins lottery, gives passengers free ride and cash

    A Thai taxi driver promised to offer a free ride plus 200 baht in cash to three passengers if he won a lottery ticket. Guess what? Yes, he indeed won it. A Thai woman shared a video on her TikTok account, @featployda, on Sunday, April 20, capturing the moment she, her friends, and the taxi driver awaited the lottery results…

  • Thailand News3 Thai universities deny offering student visas to illegal Chinese workers

    3 Thai universities deny offering student visas to illegal Chinese workers

    Three universities in northern Thailand denied allegations that they illegally issued student visas to Chinese nationals who were secretly working on construction sites across the country. The Facebook news page, รู้ทันจีน (Roo Than Jeen, meaning “Know China”), claimed yesterday, April 21, that several universities in Thailand provided student visas to Chinese nationals who were not enrolled as students, thereby enabling…

  • Thailand News17 year old Thai girl fatally shot after glance exchange at restaurant

    17 year old Thai girl fatally shot after glance exchange at restaurant

    Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 17 year old girl on Sunday, April 20, while she was riding a motorcycle. The incident allegedly stemmed from an exchange of glances at a barbecue restaurant in the central province of Pathum Thani. Medical staff at Rangsit Hospital alerted officers from Khu Khot Police Station after the victim, known…

  • Pattaya NewsTaiwanese man attacked by Pattaya homeless with no prior conflict

    Taiwanese man attacked by Pattaya homeless with no prior conflict

    A Taiwanese man issued a warning to others after he was attacked with a wooden stick by a homeless man outside a restaurant in southern Pattaya last weekend. A reward is being offered for anyone with useful information leading to the arrest of the attacker. The Taiwanese victim and his Thai girlfriend reported the incident to the public yesterday, April 21.…

  • Thailand News9 month old baby boy survives accident that kills family in Thailand

    9 month old baby boy survives accident that kills family in Thailand

    A nine month old baby boy was the sole survivor of a deadly car accident on Phetchakasem Road in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, which claimed the lives of his parents and grandmother. A Thai doctor shared the tragic story of the infant on his clinic’s Facebook page, Yingyos Orthopaedic Clinic, yesterday, April 21. He explained that he…

  • Thailand NewsRussian teacher urges Thais to drop ‘Farang’ if ‘Ni Hao’ is deemed racist

    Russian teacher urges Thais to drop ‘Farang’ if ‘Ni Hao’ is deemed racist

    A Russian language teacher urged Thai people to stop using the word “farang” to refer to foreigners if they view the term “Ni Hao” as racist. The controversy surrounding the phrase “Ni Hao” erupted on Thai social media after a former Thai-Scottish park ranger, Siranudh “Sai” Scott, shared a video about the issue last week. In the video, Sai explained that…

  • Phuket NewsArrest warrant issued against Swiss man who kicked Thai doctor

    Arrest warrant issued against Swiss man who kicked Thai doctor

    Phuket Kwaeng Court issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a female Thai doctor in the back outside his luxury villa in Phuket after he failed to appear in court as scheduled. The 27 year old Thai doctor, Tarndao Chandam, filed a lawsuit against 46 year old Swiss national Urs Fehr in February last year. She…

  • Thailand NewsExcessive force: Thai man shot dead after running police checkpoint

    Excessive force: Thai man shot dead after running police checkpoint

    A family accused Thai police officers of misusing their power after they shot and killed a Thai man who allegedly ran a checkpoint in the central province of Nakhon Nayok. The 29 year old Thai man, Arnon “Beer” Ngamroop, was shot and transported to a hospital by officers from Pak Pli Police Station. When Beer’s family arrived at the hospital, they…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man stabs ex-girlfriend 12 times in Bangkok rented room

    Thai man stabs ex-girlfriend 12 times in Bangkok rented room

    A Thai man murdered his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her 12 times in a rented room in Bangkok on Saturday, 19 April, after seeing her with a new boyfriend. Officers from Wat Phraya Krai Police Station, along with a medical team from Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, rushed to assist the victim, 28 year old Nattacha Tojeen, and arrested the perpetrator, 29 year old…

  • Thailand NewsDrug-fuelled gay man arrested after stabbing and setting monk on fire

    Drug-fuelled gay man arrested after stabbing and setting monk on fire

    Police arrested a gay man for attacking a monk with a Stanley knife and setting him on fire at a temple in the northeastern province of Buriram. The monk remains in critical condition. Officers from Huayrat Police Station were called to assist the severely injured monk, 70 year old Suppatin Taewonrum, at Ta Sao Temple in Huayrat district, Buriram, on…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani train station security guard accused of sexual assault

    Udon Thani train station security guard accused of sexual assault

    An 18 year old Thai woman accused a security guard at a train station in the northeastern province of Udon Thani of sexually assaulting her. The guard denied the allegation. The young woman called officers from Mueang Udon Police Station to Udon Thani Railway Station at 3.30am on Saturday, April 19, reporting that the 53 year old security guard, identified…