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.
  • Pattaya NewsAustralian man smashes window and hurls objects from Pattaya hotel | Thaiger

    Australian man smashes window and hurls objects from Pattaya hotel

    An Australian man caused a scene yesterday, June 29, after he smashed a hotel window on Pattaya Sai Song Road and hurled random objects from the 12th floor onto the street below. Passersby scrambled to avoid falling debris as shards of broken glass, a chair, a sofa, a speaker, and bedding items rained down onto the road, prompting repeated screams…

  • Pattaya NewsShower-time heist: Indian man loses 20,000 baht in cash to Pattaya sex worker | Thaiger

    Shower-time heist: Indian man loses 20,000 baht in cash to Pattaya sex worker

    An Indian man sought assistance from Pattaya police officers after a Thai sex worker shattered his expectations and disappeared with 20,000 baht in cash. The 45 year old Indian national, Sudip, filed a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, June 29, after his night was ruined by a Thai sex worker. He reported losing a total of 20,000 baht,…

  • Thailand NewsE-cigarette vendor shoots 2 police in sting operation in Pathum Thani | Thaiger

    E-cigarette vendor shoots 2 police in sting operation in Pathum Thani

    An e-cigarette seller shot two police officers during a sting operation outside a convenience store in the central province of Pathum Thani yesterday, June 29, before managing to escape arrest. One of the officers suffered a serious gunshot wound to his genital area. Customers and staff at the convenience store, along with diners at a nearby restaurant, rushed to find…

  • Thailand NewsLaotian woman killed and baby injured as taxi driver speeds through zebra crossing | Thaiger

    Laotian woman killed and baby injured as taxi driver speeds through zebra crossing

    A Thai taxi driver struck and killed a Laotian woman at a zebra crossing in the central province of Pathum Thani while she was carrying her five month old son, who is now in critical condition. The fatal accident occurred at 10pm yesterday, June 29, on Lam Luk Ka Khlong 4 Road in Lam Luk Ka district. The taxi driver responsible…

  • Thailand NewsThai abbot accuses bank of embezzling over 1.3 billion baht | Thaiger

    Thai abbot accuses bank of embezzling over 1.3 billion baht

    A Thai abbot in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani is taking legal action against a bank for allegedly embezzling over 1.3 billion baht from a non-profit organisation under his care. Phra Panya Wachiramolee, the abbot of Wat Pa Si Saeng Tham in Khong Chiam district, Ubon Ratchathani, shared on social media that over 1.3 billion baht had disappeared from…

  • Thailand NewsPAO official escapes rape attempt by colleague at Pathum Thani love hotel | Thaiger

    PAO official escapes rape attempt by colleague at Pathum Thani love hotel

    A female official from a Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) narrowly escaped a rape attempt by a colleague at a love hotel in the central province of Pathum Thani on June 19. The victim complained to Kukot Police Station, accusing a member of the Khlong Luang PAO, Noppanan “Tee” Noocharoen, of attempted rape. The victim is reportedly a PAO official from a…

  • Chiang Mai NewsThai man punched by stranger on Chiang Mai road | Thaiger

    Thai man punched by stranger on Chiang Mai road

    A Thai man is seeking justice after being punched by a stranger on a road in Chiang Mai province without any prior altercation, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25. The victim, 30 year old James, posted CCTV footage of the assault on his Facebook page, appealing to the online community to help identify the attacker. He uploaded the…

  • Thailand NewsGunmen at large after fatal shooting of Thai businessman in Kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    Gunmen at large after fatal shooting of Thai businessman in Kanchanaburi

    Two suspects remain at large following the fatal shooting of a Thai businessman in the car park of a construction materials store in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The 51 year old victim, Sittikorn, also known as Sia Piak, was gunned down outside the store in the Pak Phraek sub-district of Mueang district on Wednesday, June 25. Sittikorn and his…

  • Thailand NewsBomb plot in Phuket: 6 suspects arrested, officials continue search | Thaiger

    Bomb plot in Phuket: 6 suspects arrested, officials continue search

    Officials are searching for two more bombs, which the suspects claimed to have hidden on Surin Beach in Phuket. All six criminals involved in the bomb plot were arrested. Officers from Mueang Phang Nga Police Station apprehended two suspects, 29 year old Muhama Wadeng and 27 year old Sulaiman Gaza, in the southern province of Phang Nga at 3.30am on…

  • Thailand NewsBlack kitten survives 240km ride under car and finds forever home in Udon Thani | Thaiger

    Black kitten survives 240km ride under car and finds forever home in Udon Thani

    A black stray kitten survived after clinging to the drive shaft under a car for 240 kilometres and eventually found a forever home in the Isaan province of Udon Thani. The 58 year old railway officer, Wipachet Soikliao, called rescuers from the Songserm Dham Udon Thani Foundation to help him and his colleagues search for a cat in their welfare…

  • Crime NewsThai businessman loses 22 million baht to mistress, posing as royalty | Thaiger

    Thai businessman loses 22 million baht to mistress, posing as royalty

    A Thai businessman lost about 22 million baht to a romance scammer who also posed as royalty to gain his trust. The victim, Thian, and his family appeared on the news programme Hone Krasae to share their story with the public in the hope of finding a solution. Thian explained that he and his wife, Joei, operated a window-cleaning business, but…

  • Thailand NewsSabotage suspected after 3 locals injured by exploding electrical appliances | Thaiger

    Sabotage suspected after 3 locals injured by exploding electrical appliances

    Three residents in the central province of Lop Buri sustained injuries in explosions after using electrical appliances retrieved from a landfill. Police now suspect the incidents were deliberate rather than accidental. Officers from Ban Mi Police Station were alerted to an explosion at a house in the Chon Mueang sub-district on Monday night, June 23. Two people were injured, including…

  • Thailand NewsNeigh-sayers: Thai boy trots to school stardom | Thaiger

    Neigh-sayers: Thai boy trots to school stardom

    A Thai boy in the central province of Ang Thong has gone viral on social media for riding a horse to school. The school director supported the idea, saying it is part of the school’s soft power initiative. The 16 year old boy, Teeraphat “Ten” Ransawaranon, drew attention from Thai media for his unique way of commuting to Wiset Chai…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok expressway turns into treasure hunt after cash falls from vehicle | Thaiger

    Bangkok expressway turns into treasure hunt after cash falls from vehicle

    Chaos erupted on the Sirat Expressway after motorists stopped to collect cash that was dropped on the road. While some handed the money to the police to return it to the rightful owner, others disappeared with the unexpected windfall. Police Senior Sergeant Major Phatsakorn Pramuansin of Highway Police Station 1 told Channel 7 yesterday, June 24, that he was driving…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested minutes after stealing 1.3 million baht gold from Songkhla mall | Thaiger

    Thai man arrested minutes after stealing 1.3 million baht gold from Songkhla mall

    A security guard and patrol police officers swiftly arrested a Thai man who stole five gold necklaces worth approximately 1.3 million baht from a shop inside a shopping mall in Hat Yai district in the southern province of Songkhla yesterday, June 24. The security guard pursued the thief from the mall on Phetchakasem Road to Soi Phetchakasem 41, around 300…

  • Thailand NewsHeartfelt project: Thai photographer offers portraits and snacks to border soldiers | Thaiger

    Heartfelt project: Thai photographer offers portraits and snacks to border soldiers

    A Thai photographer offered free portraits and snacks to soldiers stationed at Prasat Ta Muean Thom, a tourist attraction located near the Thailand-Cambodia border and associated with territorial tensions, as a gesture of encouragement and appreciation for their hard work. The photographer, Jirasak “G” Charoenwong, shared a video on his TikTok account, @photoharvest_g_lee, on Sunday, June 22. The caption read: “The…

  • Thailand NewsDSI appeals to Frenchman for unsolved 2007 murder of Japanese woman | Thaiger

    DSI appeals to Frenchman for unsolved 2007 murder of Japanese woman

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is seeking the cooperation of a foreign national, believed to be a Frenchman, who may hold key information in the unsolved murder case of a Japanese woman in Sukhothai, which occurred 18 years ago. The victim, 27 year old Tomoko Kawashita, was found dead at the historic Saphan Hin Temple in Sukhothai on November…

  • Thailand NewsThai man kills sister-in-law for allegedly serving his mother omelettes | Thaiger

    Thai man kills sister-in-law for allegedly serving his mother omelettes

    A Thai man fatally shot his sister-in-law at the weekend at a house in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet, allegedly because she served inadequate food to his elderly mother. Officers from Khlong Lan Police Station arrested the 42 year old suspect, identified as Arsia, on Sunday, June 22, at the scene in the Pong Namron sub-district of Khlong Lan…

  • Pattaya NewsThai axe man damages car with child inside in Chon Buri road rage | Thaiger

    Thai axe man damages car with child inside in Chon Buri road rage

    A Thai man threatened and damaged another man’s car with an axe after a road dispute in Chon Buri. The victim condemned the suspect, saying his wife and five year old son were in the car during the violent scene. The 31 year old victim, Withit, filed a complaint with Ban Bueng Police Station after the incident, which occurred at…

  • Thailand News80 year old Thai man fatally shoots drug-addicted grandson in Isaan | Thaiger

    80 year old Thai man fatally shoots drug-addicted grandson in Isaan

    An 80 year old Thai man surrendered to the police after fatally shooting his drug-addicted grandson in a paddy field in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu. Officers from Na Klang Police Station investigated the death of 30 year old Mongkhon, who was found in the middle of a rice field in the Khao Kloi sub-district, Na Klang district,…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman in critical condition after being rescued from asphalt tank | Thaiger

    Thai woman in critical condition after being rescued from asphalt tank

    A Thai woman remains in critical condition after being rescued from a tank of asphalt in the central province of Lop Buri yesterday, June 23. The circumstances that led to her being submerged in the tank remain unknown. A 52 year old Thai man, Chanon, alerted officers from Khok Samrong Police Station and the Khok Samrong Songkhro Rescue Foundation after…

  • Bangkok NewsGiant dolls take over Bangkok for Squid Game Season 3 launch | Thaiger

    Giant dolls take over Bangkok for Squid Game Season 3 launch

    Young-hee, better known in Thailand as the “Gogowa doll,” and her male companion appeared near the Giant Swing in Bangkok to welcome the upcoming release of Squid Game Season 3, which is scheduled to launch on Netflix on June 27. The survival thriller series Squid Game is hugely popular among Thai fans. Created by South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk, its…

  • Crime NewsThai woman faces death threat after mother impersonates her for online relationships | Thaiger

    Thai woman faces death threat after mother impersonates her for online relationships

    A Thai woman took to TikTok to plead for help after her mother impersonated her to build romantic relationships with multiple men, ultimately resulting in a death threat against her. The victim, Noina, shared her ordeal on her TikTok account, @napapaaaaaaaaaa, on Friday, June 20. She urged TikTok users to help spread her videos to warn anyone who might be…

  • Phuket NewsForeign man drives against traffic flow and confronts Phuket motorist | Thaiger

    Foreign man drives against traffic flow and confronts Phuket motorist

    A foreign man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, drove against the flow of traffic in Phuket and attempted to confront a Thai woman on the road. The incident was shared by the victim on her Facebook account on Friday, June 20. She stated that it occurred at around 8.10pm on Thursday, June 19, on Kalim-Kamala Road, a two-lane route…

  • Central Thailand NewsThai man killed in renewed dispute shortly after making peace with rival | Thaiger

    Thai man killed in renewed dispute shortly after making peace with rival

    A Thai man, who believed he had finally reconciled with a long-time rival and shared the news on social media, tragically died following a renewed dispute yesterday, June 22. A motorist discovered a body at the side of Khaerai Road in Krathum Baen district, in the central province of Samut Sakhon, and notified Krathum Baen Police Station in the early hours…

  • Pattaya NewsTaiwanese man arrested after rampage with drugs and weapons in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Taiwanese man arrested after rampage with drugs and weapons in Pattaya

    Police today, June 23, arrested a Taiwanese man following his violent rampage at a condominium in Pattaya. Officers confiscated drugs and weapons from his room, where a Thai party entertainer was also found under the influence of drugs. Officers from the Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau and Mueang Pattaya Police Station responded to an incident at a condominium in the…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwomen removed from teacher exam over female attire | Thaiger

    Thai transwomen removed from teacher exam over female attire

    Two Thai transwomen stepped forward to seek justice after being removed from a teacher licensing examination for dressing according to their gender identity rather than their biological sex. One of the transwomen, Punyaphat Dechbanrung, took to her Facebook account yesterday, June 22, to share her disappointment over being treated unequally due to her gender identity. She posted a photo of herself…

  • Crime NewsOld Thai man shoots 2 neighbours over stolen palm trees | Thaiger

    Old Thai man shoots 2 neighbours over stolen palm trees

    A 79 year old Thai man shot two neighbours yesterday, June 22, in the southern province of Surat Thani, allegedly over a long-standing dispute involving stolen palm trees. Police from Kanchanadit Police Station were called to the scene in the Chang Sai subdistrict of Kanchanadit district at 8.46am. Inside one home, officers found 88 year old Angsri critically injured with…

  • Thailand NewsGerman man found dead in rented house in Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thaiger

    German man found dead in rented house in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A German man was found dead at a rented house in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, reportedly due to an ongoing illness. Officers from Thasala Police Station were called to the scene at 6.50am today, June 20, after receiving a report of a foreign man’s death at a house in Tha Kuen sub-district, Tha Sala district. The deceased…

  • Thailand NewsThai couple accused of faking rape to extort former police officer | Thaiger

    Thai couple accused of faking rape to extort former police officer

    A Thai couple accused a former police officer of raping and accused another officer of extorting 15,000 baht, but a lawyer later discovered that the pair withheld significant information about the case. The couple, known as Em and Bee, sought assistance from well-known lawyer Paisarn Rueangrit. They claimed to have filed complaints with local police, but alleged that no progress was…