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 NewsLaotian mother appeals for hearing aids for blue-eyed twins with rare condition

    Laotian mother appeals for hearing aids for blue-eyed twins with rare condition

    A Laotian mother in the Isaan province of Nakhon Phanom is seeking public support for hearing aids for her twin daughters, who are hearing and speech impaired and have blue eyes due to Waardenburg syndrome. The two girls with bright blue eyes went viral on social media after a Facebook user, Wachi Wachi, shared their pictures on Monday, November 4.…

  • Bangkok NewsBritish and Dutch men arrested in Bangkok for drug trafficking

    British and Dutch men arrested in Bangkok for drug trafficking

    Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested a British man and a Dutch man at a condominium in Bangkok yesterday for drug trafficking. They were found in possession of 210 grammes of ecstasy and over 37 grammes of cannabis. The ONCB officers held a press conference today, November 6, to provide details on the arrests of…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk denies sex with woman, claims she helped him count bottles

    Thai monk denies sex with woman, claims she helped him count bottles

    A 70 year old Thai monk denied an allegation of sexual activity with a woman at a temple in the Isaan province of Buriram, claiming the woman helped him count water bottles. A 53 year old man, named Preecha, told Channel 3 that he suspected the 70 year old monk, Boonsong, of having sexual relations with multiple women. He said…

  • Thailand NewsFatal attraction: Taiwanese man dies after sex with Thai transwoman

    Fatal attraction: Taiwanese man dies after sex with Thai transwoman

    A Taiwanese man reportedly died after engaging in sexual activity with a Thai female sex worker who was later found to be a transwoman. Facebook page World Forum shared the tragic story of the 36 year old Taiwanese man, yesterday, November 5. “Top story in Taiwan. A 36 year old man from New Taipei City paid for sex with a Thai…

  • Thailand NewsBig Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint

    Big Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint

    The wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, filed a lawsuit against a woman and her police officer husband for allegedly lodging a false theft complaint accusing her of stealing gold and cash valued at 5.7 million baht. Sirinatda Hakparn, the wife of Big Joke, visited Phra Kanong Police Station on October 24 to deny accusations of theft…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok sings the blues: Cops bust Chinese in illegal karaoke bar

    Bangkok sings the blues: Cops bust Chinese in illegal karaoke bar

    Police officers raided an illegal karaoke bar in the Huay Kwang district of Bangkok yesterday, arresting 26 Chinese nationals involved in a drug party. Officers from Huay Kwang Police Station and the Youth and Women’s Welfare Centre received a tip-off about the illegal bar and acted swiftly, conducting the raid yesterday, November 5. Upon arrival, they encountered a 25 year…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram mother bars her son: Prison bedroom sparks outrage

    Buriram mother bars her son: Prison bedroom sparks outrage

    A Thai mother in the Isaan province of Buriram is facing criticism and may face legal charges for constructing a prison-like bedroom for her drug-addicted son. Journalists from multiple news outlets visited the house on Hak Road in Buriram’s Nang Rong district to interview 64 year old Saraphee and see the prison-like bedroom she built for her 42 year old…

  • Phuket NewsForeigners brawl on Patong Beach sparks criticism of Thai laws

    Foreigners brawl on Patong Beach sparks criticism of Thai laws

    A viral video showing two foreigners fighting each other on a road along Patong Beach in Phuket sparked criticism of weaknesses in Thai laws. A Thai man shared the video of the altercation on his TikTok account, @aifkiatprasert, yesterday, November 5. He later shared it with the news Facebook page, Phuket Times, before deleting it from his account. The page…

  • Thailand News3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter (video)

    3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter (video)

    Locals in the Pracha Ruamjai Community in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district rescued three children today after they were reportedly physically abused by a female babysitter. Residents called Prachachuen Police Station and the Ruam Katanyu Foundation to bring the three young victims to a safe place. The children were aged five years, seven months, and six months, with the five year old…

  • Thailand NewsFortune teller ‘decorates’ bank account with 66 million baht scam

    Fortune teller ‘decorates’ bank account with 66 million baht scam

    A 77 year old Thai woman and her daughter accused a famous Thai fortune teller of swindling 66 million baht from their family by tricking them into paying for overpriced home decorations to bring good luck. The story of the elderly woman and her daughter was shared by the Facebook news page บิ๊กเกรียน (Big Kren) on Sunday, November 3. In…

  • Thailand NewsHoly smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal

    Holy smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal

    The deputy abbot of a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham renounced his monkhood last night after being accused of having a girlfriend and providing her with a luxurious lifestyle. The deputy abbot’s violation of monastic rules was first revealed by the Facebook news page, คุณท้าวศรีสุวรรณภิรมย์ภักดี (Khun Thao Srisuwan Phiromphakdee), yesterday, November 4. The page began the story…

  • Thailand NewsMalaysian singer arrested in southern Thailand with 6,060 Yaba pills

    Malaysian singer arrested in southern Thailand with 6,060 Yaba pills

    Thai police officers arrested a well-known Malaysian singer and five other suspects in a hotel room in the Su-ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat in the early hours of November 1, with 6,060 methamphetamine pills, also known as Yaba, in their possession. The arrests were made by officers from Su-ngai Kolok Police Station at around 3.30am in room number 814 of…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge

    Pattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge

    A drunk Thai woman in Pattaya deliberately crashed her pickup truck into her lover after he went on a four-day drinking binge with his friends without returning home. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called to the car park of Tung Klom-Tarn Man Temple in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at about 1pm yesterday, November 4, to address a disturbance…

  • Bangkok NewsThai nurse steals umbilical cord, placenta for illegal stem cell production

    Thai nurse steals umbilical cord, placenta for illegal stem cell production

    A Thai nurse at a hospital in Bangkok allegedly stole umbilical cords and placentas from newborn babies and sold them to a clinic to create growth factors and stem cells, which were then distributed illegally to more than 100 beauty clinics and hospitals in Thailand. The shocking theft and illegal production of stem cells and growth factors came to light…

  • Thailand News3 Thais arrested for assaulting, robbing mute man over jealousy

    3 Thais arrested for assaulting, robbing mute man over jealousy

    Police arrested a woman and two men for physically assaulting and robbing a 70 year old mute Thai man in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen on October 29 over jealousy. The mute victim, 70 year old Arunchat Shinnarat, filed a complaint at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station at about 11am on November 1. He reported that two men and…

  • Thailand NewsSpirit blamed as Thai boy foams at mouth after drinking shrine alcohol

    Spirit blamed as Thai boy foams at mouth after drinking shrine alcohol

    A 12 year old Thai boy began foaming at the mouth after drinking alcohol that was offered to a spirit at a shrine in his school in the Isaan province of Buriram. Locals believed he was possessed by the spirit as punishment for taking the alcohol. The 12 year old boy was playing with his twin brother and their friends…

  • Thailand NewsChinese engineer arrested in Thailand with 41.5 tonnes of illegal chemicals (video)

    Chinese engineer arrested in Thailand with 41.5 tonnes of illegal chemicals (video)

    The National Resources and Environmental Natural Resources (NREN) raided a factory in the central province of Prachin Buri, discovering 41.5 tonnes of chemical substances and arresting a Chinese engineer found working alone. This factory raid followed earlier action on September 3, when officials raided three recycling factories in the area. The three factories were ordered to close in accordance with…

  • Thailand News3 foreigners arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Europe

    3 foreigners arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Europe

    The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and Thai Customs officials arrested three drug smuggling foreigners, two Malaysians and one Singaporean, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Italy and the UK. Officials received a tip-off that certain foreigners intended to use Thailand as a route to traffic cannabis into Italy and the UK,…

  • Thailand NewsLotto lost: Man seeks justice after girlfriend makes off with jackpot

    Lotto lost: Man seeks justice after girlfriend makes off with jackpot

    A Thai man in the eastern province of Rayong is seeking justice after his girlfriend scarpered with his 350,000 baht lottery prize, leaving him only 50,000 baht. She justified the theft by saying he never took her on holiday or to a nice restaurant. The man took to social media to search for his girlfriend and appealed to the local…

  • Phuket NewsRussian driver allegedly flees responsibility after Phuket accident

    Russian driver allegedly flees responsibility after Phuket accident

    A Thai man demanded that a Russian pickup driver take responsibility for a car accident on Rawai Road in Phuket on October 29 after the foreign man twice failed to appear at a police station. The Phuket Times reported on October 29 that the Russian man, whose name remains undisclosed, allegedly ignored a red light on Rawai Road and drove…

  • Thailand NewsThai man assaults transwoman in Buriram for pulling ‘funny face’

    Thai man assaults transwoman in Buriram for pulling ‘funny face’

    A Thai man physically assaulted a Thai transwoman during a traditional boat racing festival in the Isaan province of Buriram, following his girlfriend’s order after they argued on social media. The news Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi V+) shared the story of the 19 year old transgender victim yesterday, November 3, after the victim approached the page to seek justice. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman assaulted by Chinese man for rejecting him (video)

    Thai transwoman assaulted by Chinese man for rejecting him (video)

    A Thai transwoman filed a complaint against a Chinese man for physically assaulting her after she rejected his advances in an entertainment venue car park in the eastern province of Rayong on Saturday, November 2. The 25 year old transgender victim, whose name remains undisclosed, reported the physical assault to Pluak Daeng Police Station and shared CCTV footage from the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man slaps famous lawyer allegedly over criticism of Islam

    Thai man slaps famous lawyer allegedly over criticism of Islam

    A Thai man slapped a famous lawyer during an interview at the Central Investigation Bureau’s Complaint Centre in Bangkok today, November 1, claiming he was offended by the lawyer’s criticism of Islam. Pictures and videos of the incident, in which renowned lawyer Dhammarat Sarapanya was slapped, circulated on Thai social media this afternoon. Dhammarat was seen giving an interview at…

  • Thailand NewsMonks under ‘charm’ fire for selling Moo Deng amulets

    Monks under ‘charm’ fire for selling Moo Deng amulets

    A wave of drama unfolded when Thai monks from a temple in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri introduced Moo Deng amulets, sparking concern among residents. Locals worry that these charms could make people excessively gullible. The pygmy hippo Moo Deng has become a sensation among Thais and foreigners alike. Moo Deng has drawn thousands of visitors to the…

  • 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 NewsDrug-addicted Thai man kills 4 month old daughter with pesticide

    Drug-addicted Thai man kills 4 month old daughter with pesticide

    A drug-addicted Thai man in the central province of Lopburi confessed to adding pesticide to a milk bottle which resulted in the death of his four month old daughter. The 45 year old man, Suriya Thippaha, took his son-in-law, 39 year old Chatmongkhon Chaiyatha, to Lamsonthi Police Station in Lopburi province, accusing him of killing his four month old granddaughter…

  • 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…