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 NewsPattaya mafia bully brutally assaults teen, rapes innocent woman

    Pattaya mafia bully brutally assaults teen, rapes innocent woman

    A ruthless Thai mafia enforcer unleashed a brutal assault on a 15 year old boy and raped a 20 year old woman in his rented Pattaya room, accusing them of helping his wife escape from him. Yesterday, October 1, the boy’s 32 year old mother accompanied her son, Tang, to Bang Lamung Police Station to file a complaint against the…

  • Thailand NewsBig Pom-ise: Prawit vows to return salary and attend Parliament

    Big Pom-ise: Prawit vows to return salary and attend Parliament

    The party-list MP and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Prawit Wongsuwan, announced yesterday, October 1, that he intends to return his salary and related allowances to the Secretariat of the House of Representatives, and promised to attend parliamentary meetings more frequently. The Secretary-general of the PPRP, Paibun Nititawan, revealed at a press conference yesterday that the party leader,…

  • Thailand NewsAyutthaya school cancels field trip after bus blaze tragedy kills 23

    Ayutthaya school cancels field trip after bus blaze tragedy kills 23

    Following the bus blaze tragedy that claimed the lives of 23 students and teachers, St. Anthony Bang Pa-in School in the central province of Ayutthaya cancelled its upcoming field trip on October 9 as a safety precaution. The fire yesterday, October 1, broke out on a coach bus carrying 44 students and teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School during a…

  • Thailand NewsThai bus blaze driver turns himself in after fiery escape

    Thai bus blaze driver turns himself in after fiery escape

    The driver behind the wheel in yesterday’s tragic bus blaze in Pathum Thani province turned himself in after initially fleeing from the devastating fire. He sought refuge at a relative’s home. A survival teacher defended the bus driver saying he made efforts to save all the victims before fleeing in a panic. The tragic incident occurred at around 12pm yesterday, October…

  • Thailand NewsFrom star to scam: Former actress accused of designer deceit

    From star to scam: Former actress accused of designer deceit

    A former Thai actress and ex-candidate for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council allegedly swindled more than 10 million baht from multiple victims in a designer brand scam. Some of the victims visited the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)’s Complaint Centre on September 30, to report the scam to officials. The former actor and president of the Santi Prachatham Foundation, Taenkhun Jit-itsara, accompanied…

  • Thailand NewsThai students brutally abused by soldiers in behaviour modification camp

    Thai students brutally abused by soldiers in behaviour modification camp

    Parents and guardians of students in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok are seeking justice after soldiers brutally abused students during a behaviour modification camp on military premises in Chon Buri province. Bangpleeratbamrung School in Samut Prakan sent 130 students to the behaviour modification camp after they violated school rules by smoking, fighting, engaging in altercations over romantic matters, arriving late…

  • Thailand NewsHippo hullabaloo: TSPCA roars back at PETA over moo deng controversy

    Hippo hullabaloo: TSPCA roars back at PETA over moo deng controversy

    The Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) hit back at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), accusing them of using outdated and inaccurate information in their boycott campaign to save wildlife. The controversy centres around the world-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng. Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon…

  • Thailand NewsDeath toll in bus blaze tragedy rises to 25, 22 students, 3 teachers

    Death toll in bus blaze tragedy rises to 25, 22 students, 3 teachers

    The death toll from a devastating bus blaze tragedy today on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok has soared to 25. Among the victims were 22 young students and three teachers. According to a grim update by KhaoSod, the ill-fated coach was packed with 44 students, aged between three and nine, along with their devoted teachers from…

  • Thailand NewsThai man assaults wife over digital wallet failure in Udon Thani

    Thai man assaults wife over digital wallet failure in Udon Thani

    A Thai man in the Isaan province of Udon Thani physically assaulted his wife yesterday out of frustration after failing to receive 10,000 baht from the digital wallet scheme. The wife sustained a bloody wound to her head. Officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, and rescuers from the Song Serm Dhamma Satarn Foundation, yesterday, September 30, rushed to a…

  • Bangkok NewsThai deputy superintendent commits suicide at Bangkok police station

    Thai deputy superintendent commits suicide at Bangkok police station

    A deputy superintendent tragically committed suicide yesterday at Udomsuk Police Station, in Bangkok. The senior officer’s heartbreaking decision is believed to be driven by a valiant struggle with depression and debilitating congenital diseases. Police officers on duty heard a gunshot from the second floor of the police station yesterday, September 30, and rushed to investigate. In the office of the…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man attacked at Bangkok bar for protecting Chinese tourist

    Thai man attacked at Bangkok bar for protecting Chinese tourist

    A Thai man sustained a head injury after being attacked by a group of 10 men outside a bar in Bangkok for protecting a Chinese tourist. The victim, 50 year old Rongrit Choomee, urged Thai news agencies to help him seek justice, as the gang that attacked him claimed to be powerful and well-connected with officers at Bangna Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsGoogle to invest 35 billion baht in Thailand, creating 14,000 jobs

    Google to invest 35 billion baht in Thailand, creating 14,000 jobs

    Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, has unveiled an eye-watering 35 billion baht investment plan in Thailand. This massive cash injection is set to give the nation’s economy a turbo boost, with expectations to create a staggering 14,000 job positions. Porat met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday, September 30, to discuss the investment project…

  • Thailand News2 fake wealthy men scam party entertainers out of 200,000 baht

    2 fake wealthy men scam party entertainers out of 200,000 baht

    Police arrested two men posing as wealthy business operators after they tricked two female Thai party entertainers in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen into an investment scam, resulting in a loss of nearly 200,000 baht. The two victims, who worked as party entertainers, filed a complaint against the two Thai men at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station on September…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman escapes attempted rape by fake Good Samaritan

    Thai woman escapes attempted rape by fake Good Samaritan

    A Thai woman narrowly escaped an attempted rape yesterday after a man posing as a Good Samaritan offered to take her to her friend in the central province of Ayutthaya. The 29 year old victim, referred to as A, filed a complaint at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station yesterday, September 29, and brought the suspect’s flipflops and face mask…

  • Thailand NewsHigh stakes: Police spin wheel of justice at Chon Buri gambling den

    High stakes: Police spin wheel of justice at Chon Buri gambling den

    Police raided a luxury resort in the Na Jomtien area of Chon Buri at the weekend uncovering a gambling operation and arresting 15 Thai gamblers at the scene. Officers from the Provincial Investigation Police Region 2 raided the luxury resort on Saturday, September 28, in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri and found 15 gamblers playing a popular Thai card…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman brutally assaulted by bigamist boyfriend after breakup

    Thai woman brutally assaulted by bigamist boyfriend after breakup

    A Thai woman sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after being subjected to a year-long brutal assault when she attempted to break up with her unfaithful bigamist boyfriend, who had two other wives and four children. Gun, along with Public Health Minister advisor Thanakrit Jitareerat, protected the 29 year old woman, Phanurat, who fled from her violent boyfriend’s…

  • Thailand NewsFool’s gold: 2 Thai women caught in golden scam crackdown

    Fool’s gold: 2 Thai women caught in golden scam crackdown

    Police arrested two Thai women for pawning fake gold accessories at various gold shops in Bangkok and other provinces in Thailand. The two denied the accusations, claiming that another man tricked them into committing the crime. The most recent scam, which took place at a pawn shop in Central Chaengwattana in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province, led to…

  • Bangkok NewsThai actress slams police inaction after Russian assaults brother

    Thai actress slams police inaction after Russian assaults brother

    A Thai actress criticised the police for their inaction and bias after a Russian man physically assaulted her younger brother. The police later asked her and her family to drop the case to maintain the country’s appeal to foreign tourists. The well-known Thai actress Chalida “Mint” Wijitvongthong, came forward to seek justice for her younger brother, 30 year old Rachan…

  • Thailand News6 year old boy stripped naked and assaulted by 2 girls in Phuket

    6 year old boy stripped naked and assaulted by 2 girls in Phuket

    A grandmother is seeking compensation after a six year old Thai boy in Phuket was stripped naked and physically assaulted by two 12 year old girls. The girls claimed they were only playing a game of ghost exorcism. The 41-second video when the six year old boy was abused was shared on Thai social media on Saturday, September 28. In…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dies mysteriously, autistic son covered in bloodstains

    Thai man dies mysteriously, autistic son covered in bloodstains

    A 69 year old Thai man died mysteriously in his home in the central province of Samut Prakan. His autistic son was discovered on the second floor of the house, with his body covered in bloodstains. The 52 year old community leader, Chatree Kaenphulert, called the Ruamkatanyu Rescue Foundation and officers from Samrong Nuea Police Station to a two-storey house…

  • Thailand NewsThai boy arrested for killing close friend over alleged insult

    Thai boy arrested for killing close friend over alleged insult

    A 15 year old Thai boy arrested for the murder of his close friend in the southern province of Songkhla, claimed that the deceased insulted him with vulgar language. A resident in the Khlong Hoi Khong district of Songkhla discovered the body of 15 year old Konnawan “Fang” O-thong in a puddle in the forest at around 9.45am yesterday, September 29.…

  • Phuket NewsPizza the action: Foreign man wreaks havoc at Phuket pizzeria

    Pizza the action: Foreign man wreaks havoc at Phuket pizzeria

    An unidentified foreign man went on a rampage in the Thalang district of Phuket in the early hours of this morning and physically assaulted the Thai owner of a pizza shop near Phuket International Airport. The Phuket Times reported on the incident today. The report included pictures of the injured Thai pizza shop owner, a damaged car and restaurant, as well…

  • Thailand NewsThai teen sexually assaulted by drug dealer at Chon Buri temple

    Thai teen sexually assaulted by drug dealer at Chon Buri temple

    A 17 year old Thai girl is seeking justice after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a drug dealer at a temple in Chon Buri province. Officers from Mueang Chon Buri Police Station were called to a restaurant in the Mueang district of Chon Buri province to question the teenage victim, named Dao. She claimed that the drug dealer named Noi…

  • Thailand NewsCatfished by catfish: Gay Thai man nets 120 suckers in fake fishing scam

    Catfished by catfish: Gay Thai man nets 120 suckers in fake fishing scam

    Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a gay Thai man for using a fake social media profile, posing as a beautiful woman, to trick 120 victims into sending masturbation videos of themselves before selling the videos online. CIB police discovered a secret group called “Gril grop” on the Telegram app, where explicit videos of male university students from the…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman held hostage, sexually assaulted by ex in Bangkok

    Thai woman held hostage, sexually assaulted by ex in Bangkok

    A Thai woman made a daring escape after being held hostage and sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend for four days in his Bangkok condo. The victim, 31 year old Am, is still receiving chilling death threats and has turned to a top Thai government official for help. Am sought out the Public Health Minister’s advisor, Thanakrit Jitaree, after her ex-boyfriend…

  • Thailand NewsTruck crashes into canal after driver struck by unidentified object

    Truck crashes into canal after driver struck by unidentified object

    Thai police are on the hunt to find out what mysterious object struck a lorry driver on the head as he sped along the Chon Buri bypass. The driver was knocked out cold, sending his truck careering into a crash, and leaving him with serious injuries. Officers from Mueang Chon Buri Police Station rushed to the scene of the six-wheel…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese gang arrested in 1.7m baht Bangkok extortion racket

    Vietnamese gang arrested in 1.7m baht Bangkok extortion racket

    Officers from the Investigation Division of the Immigration Bureau arrested nine Vietnamese nationals at a house in Bangkok for brutally assaulting and extorting 1.7 million baht from a Thai-Taiwanese couple. The two victims were rescued safely. The brutal assault and extortion came to light after a Taiwanese man filed a complaint with Zhongping Police Station in New Taipei City, Taiwan,…

  • Aviation NewsFlight fright: Polish woman grounded after bomb threat in Bangkok

    Flight fright: Polish woman grounded after bomb threat in Bangkok

    Police arrested a Polish woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok yesterday after sparking chaos mid-flight by making a bomb threat aboard a Thai Vietjet flight from Vietnam. The Suvarnabhumi Airport Security Centre received a notification at 2.18pm, yesterday, September 26, from the Air Traffic Control Centre that the Polish woman, later identified as Myrcik Malgoezata Ewelina, claimed she was carrying…

  • Thailand NewsChinese man calls Thai women prostitutes sparking online outrage

    Chinese man calls Thai women prostitutes sparking online outrage

    Two Thai women shared their experience of being insulted by a Chinese national who called them prostitutes on TikTok. A well-known American teacher and many netizens condemned the incident. One of the victims, Pinyada Nantakhamee, posted a video on her TikTok account, @made_moji, on Monday, September 23, in which she tearfully recounted the unpleasant experience during her trip to China. In the…

  • Thailand NewsPoncho peril: Boy’s rainy day ride ends in mishap on Friendship Highway

    Poncho peril: Boy’s rainy day ride ends in mishap on Friendship Highway

    A young Thai boy’s loose rain poncho became caught in a motorcycle wheel, leading to an accident on the Friendship Highway in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima, which left him with a broken arm. Members of the Hook 31 Rescue Foundation rushed to the accident scene on the Friendship Highway at about 8am yesterday, September 25. Upon arrival, rescuers found…