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 NewsIndian actor quits Cambodia tourism role amid border tensions with Thailand | Thaiger

    Indian actor quits Cambodia tourism role amid border tensions with Thailand

    Indian actor Gagan Malik announced his resignation as Cambodia’s Tourism Goodwill Ambassador on Saturday, September 27, following a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. He declared, “Thailand is my second home.” Malik is best known for his leading role as Lord Buddha in the film Sri Siddhartha Gautama. He renounced Hinduism and embraced Buddhism in 2014, later becoming an outspoken…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Korean man, Thai wife and child rescued from Lampang forest | Thaiger

    South Korean man, Thai wife and child rescued from Lampang forest

    Officials on Saturday, September 27, rescued a South Korean man, his Thai wife, and their 10 year old son from a forest in Doi Khun Tan National Park in the northern province of Lampang, after the family had been lost for more than five hours. Officials from Hang Chat District Office, together with Doi Khun Tan National Park rangers and…

  • Pattaya NewsForeign couple filmed having sex in sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Foreign couple filmed having sex in sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya

    Police urged the public to await further investigation after a video showing a foreign couple having sex in the sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya sparked widespread online backlash.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The explicit act came to light after the news Facebook page ท่านเปา (meaning Bao Gong) shared a…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket ice cream vendor sparks debate with free ride for foreign tourists | Thaiger

    Phuket ice cream vendor sparks debate with free ride for foreign tourists

    Thai netizens are left divided after an ice cream vendor in Phuket allowed two foreign men a free ride on his ice cream cart.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A Thai motorcyclist encountered the two men on the cart and shared a video of them on his TikTok account, @lionqueenzyy, on…

  • Bangkok NewsOld woman saved after being left to scavenge for food in Bangkok condo | Thaiger

    Old woman saved after being left to scavenge for food in Bangkok condo

    A non-profit organisation, Be One, rescued an elderly woman who had been abandoned to live alone in a Bangkok condominium and was forced to search for scraps of food in rubbish bins. A 35 year old resident of the same condominium, identified only as A, reported the matter to Be One in the hope of finding a solution. A explained…

  • Thailand News100000 baht missing following suspicious house fire in Phrae | Thaiger

    100000 baht missing following suspicious house fire in Phrae

    A Thai man is suspected of theft after a fire broke out in his room in Phrae province, and 100,000 baht in cash he had hidden behind a picture disappeared. Officers from Phra That Cho Hae Police Station received an alert about the fire at 9.10am yesterday, September 25, and rushed to the scene, a house in the Bang Pa…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai police caught extorting money from foreign tourist | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai police caught extorting money from foreign tourist

    A viral video emerged showing a police officer in Chiang Mai extorting money from a foreign motorcyclist, prompting an investigation into alleged corruption. The Facebook page Guru Guroo Chiang Mai shared the video yesterday, September 25, with the caption, “Another viral video! Thai police asked for ‘something’ from a foreign tourist. What’s that thing? The incident occurred near Chiang Mai…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman sues police for shooting and killing her mentally ill father | Thaiger

    Thai woman sues police for shooting and killing her mentally ill father

    A Thai woman is suing police in Ratchaburi province for abusing their authority after officers fatally shot her mentally ill father. Police defended their actions, citing the man’s repeated violent behaviour in the community. On September 24, officers from Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station responded to complaints from residents in Tha Rarb sub-district. Locals reported that 60 year old Suraphon, who…

  • Crime NewsPhuket pickup truck sex: Russian man banned and Thai woman arrested | Thaiger

    Phuket pickup truck sex: Russian man banned and Thai woman arrested

    Police yesterday, September 25, arrested a Thai woman who was caught having sex with a Russian man in the back of a moving pickup truck on a road in Phuket. She claimed the foreign man threatened her into making the video and paid her 1,000 baht. An explicit video of the Russian national, 23 year old Georgii, and the 42…

  • Phuket NewsRussian man arrested over viral Phuket pickup sex video | Thaiger

    Russian man arrested over viral Phuket pickup sex video

    Police arrested a Russian man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok after he was caught in a viral video having sex on a moving pickup truck in Phuket. A Thai motorist who witnessed the explicit act filmed the couple and shared the footage on social media. The pair were seen engaging in sexual activity on the back of the pickup…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother accused of pimping out 12 year old daughter to old men in Loei | Thaiger

    Thai mother accused of pimping out 12 year old daughter to old men in Loei

    A Thai mother is accused of allegedly forcing her 12 year old daughter, who has cerebral palsy, into prostitution, selling services to more than 10 elderly men in Loei province. The young victim was rescued and is currently being cared for by local officials. Residents of the same community in Loei’s Phu Kradueng district reported the child sex abuse to…

  • Thailand NewsThai actor accuses police of inaction after major theft at his home | Thaiger

    Thai actor accuses police of inaction after major theft at his home

    A Thai actor accused police of failing in their duties, claiming he had to apprehend two thieves by himself after they stole more than 1,000 of his musical instruments and collectables from his home in Bangkok. The renowned actor, Charlie “Nack” Trairat, shared on his TikTok account on May 23 that his home had been robbed, leaving nothing behind, even…

  • Thailand NewsThai girl commits suicide amid alleged expectations from parents | Thaiger

    Thai girl commits suicide amid alleged expectations from parents

    A 16 year old Thai girl committed suicide at her home in Phattalung province yesterday, September 24, allegedly due to the stress of disappointing her parents. Officers from Pa Bon Police Station were called to a house in the Tung Naree sub-district, Pa Bon district, to investigate the death of the teenage girl, known as Look Mod. She was found in…

  • Bangkok NewsWater seepage raises concerns of repeat road collapse in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Water seepage raises concerns of repeat road collapse in Bangkok

    Officials are inspecting water seepage on Samsen Road in Bangkok, two kilometres from the site of a recent collapse, raising fears among locals of a repeat incident. The road collapsed outside Vajira Hospital and Samsen Police Station yesterday morning, September 24, forcing residents in the area to evacuate for safety. The collapse is suspected to have been caused by a…

  • Thailand NewsForeign driver flees after crashing into 2 vehicles and 3 restaurants in Rayong | Thaiger

    Foreign driver flees after crashing into 2 vehicles and 3 restaurants in Rayong

    A foreign driver fled the scene after crashing his sedan into a motorcycle, a parked car, and three roadside restaurants in the Ban Chang district of Rayong. Two people were injured in the incident. The owner of one of the restaurants, 44 year old Thipsuda Wayruwanarak, lodged a complaint at Ban Chang Police Station after her store was damaged and…

  • Thailand NewsPM Anutin pledges to dissolve Parliament by January 2026 | Thaiger

    PM Anutin pledges to dissolve Parliament by January 2026

    The Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, confirmed yesterday, September 24, that Parliament will be dissolved at the end of January 2026, with a new election expected between March and April, alongside a referendum on constitutional amendments. Anutin, joined by the Cabinet, held a press conference following a special Cabinet meeting. He began by clarifying government…

  • Phuket NewsForeign couple filmed having sex on moving pickup in Phuket | Thaiger

    Foreign couple filmed having sex on moving pickup in Phuket

    Police are searching for a foreign couple, believed to be Russian nationals, after they were caught having sex in the back of a moving pickup truck on a road in Phuket. The footage appears to have been recorded along the Phuket Bypass Road.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Explicit images and…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok road sinkhole subsides further, threatening nearby building structure | Thaiger

    Bangkok road sinkhole subsides further, threatening nearby building structure

    A massive sinkhole on Samsen Road in Bangkok subsided further this afternoon, prompting tighter safety measures during recovery operations and urgent checks on nearby building structures. The incident occurred outside Vajira Hospital and Samsen Police Station in the Dusit district at about 7am today, September 24. The road collapsed, creating a huge sinkhole initially reported to measure 30 by 30 metres…

  • Phuket NewsDrunk Norwegian woman found on Phuket street returned safely to hotel | Thaiger

    Drunk Norwegian woman found on Phuket street returned safely to hotel

    Police last night, September 23, escorted a Norwegian woman safely back to her hotel after she was found drunk and lying on a footpath in Phuket alongside an Israeli man she had met earlier at an entertainment venue. Her husband was reportedly panicking at the hotel. Police officers and volunteers were patrolling along Rat Uthit 200 Years Road when they…

  • Bangkok NewsSkeleton in Bangkok confirmed as Thai woman missing 12 years ago | Thaiger

    Skeleton in Bangkok confirmed as Thai woman missing 12 years ago

    Thai parents are seeking an investigation into the death of their missing daughter, whose remains were recently identified after 12 years. A DNA test confirmed that a skeleton discovered in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok belonged to her. The missing woman, Phawinee “Kae” Kortaisong, was reported missing in 2013 at the age of 23. An only child, she had…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man kicks and smears blood on neighbours’ doors in Bangkok condo | Thaiger

    Thai man kicks and smears blood on neighbours’ doors in Bangkok condo

    A Thai man went on a rampage at a condominium in Bangkok’s Din Daeng area, kicking doors and smearing his blood after neighbours complained about him being a public nuisance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Social media influencer Thanid “James” Thungtongkam took to his Facebook account to share the incident with his…

  • Bangkok News3 call centre scammers arrested in Bangkok with 1,000 Yaba pills | Thaiger

    3 call centre scammers arrested in Bangkok with 1,000 Yaba pills

    Police arrested three call centre scammers at a luxury hotel in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok yesterday, September 23, and seized 1,000 methamphetamine tablets, commonly known as Yaba. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) detected suspicious money transfers involving two victims in the Phaya Thai and Bang Pho areas of Bangkok. A total of 4.5 million baht was moved from their…

  • Bangkok NewsHi-So activist arrested after assaulting U Drink I Drive driver in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Hi-So activist arrested after assaulting U Drink I Drive driver in Chon Buri

    Police arrested a political activist and businessman who physically assaulted a U Drink I Drive driver in Chon Buri on July 5, after he failed to respond to three summonses issued by officers. U Drink I Drive is a platform offering professional chauffeur services to customers who own cars and wish to travel safely, particularly after consuming alcohol. The platform’s…

  • Pattaya News2 Ugandan women arrested in Pattaya prostitution crackdown | Thaiger

    2 Ugandan women arrested in Pattaya prostitution crackdown

    Police arrested two Ugandan women at a hotel in Pattaya yesterday, 23 September, on charges of prostitution following multiple complaints from foreign visitors irritated by persistent service offers.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The Director of the Tourist Police Bureau, Saksira Pueak-am, reported that officers had received repeated complaints from tourists…

  • 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…