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 NewsChinese man arrested in Pattaya over large Pod K production | Thaiger

    Chinese man arrested in Pattaya over large Pod K production

    Police raided a house in Pattaya and arrested a Chinese national for producing and distributing Pod K, a vape liquid mixed with ketamine, during an operation on Thursday, December 12. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched the operation after receiving a tip-off about the illegal sale of Pod K, a substance that reportedly gained popularity among both Thai…

  • Bangkok NewsChinese man allegedly steals bag from Thai woman at Bangkok airport | Thaiger

    Chinese man allegedly steals bag from Thai woman at Bangkok airport

    A Chinese national allegedly stole a bag from a Thai woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 16, according to a report shared on social media by a Thai businessman. The incident was revealed by a Thai entrepreneur known as Big, who shared details of the alleged theft on his TikTok account, @bigceochaaba. He said the incident…

  • Thailand NewsCondo residents protest after juristic manager turns rooftop into dog farm | Thaiger

    Condo residents protest after juristic manager turns rooftop into dog farm

    Residents of a condominium in Nonthaburi province staged a protest after the building’s former juristic person manager took over a shared rooftop area to breed dogs for sale, with nearly 100 Thai Ridgeback dogs reportedly kept at the property. The condominium is located in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi. According to residents, the rooftop was originally designed as a common area where…

  • Bangkok News16 year old app-based rider fatally stabbed after road dispute | Thaiger

    16 year old app-based rider fatally stabbed after road dispute

    Police arrested a Bolt motorcycle taxi rider after he fatally stabbed a 16 year old fellow app-based rider following a motorcycle collision in Bangkok on the night of Saturday, December 20. The suspect was arrested at a house in Samut Prakan province yesterday, December 21. He was later identified as 44 year old Thongchai, who also worked as a motorcycle…

  • Thailand NewsCanadian man arrested after stealing car from Krabi police station | Thaiger

    Canadian man arrested after stealing car from Krabi police station

    A Canadian man was arrested after stealing a car from outside a police station in Krabi, triggering a high-speed chase involving more than 30 officers on Friday, December 19. The Canadian suspect, later identified as 43 year old Michael Jame Parton, stole a car with the registration number กว 5345, which was parked outside Mueang Krabi Police Station, before speeding…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket van driver faces fine and licence suspension for striking foreigner | Thaiger

    Phuket van driver faces fine and licence suspension for striking foreigner

    A Thai van driver faced a fine of 1,000 baht and had his public transport driving licence suspended after he struck a foreign woman on the head with a plastic bottle outside Phuket International Airport during a dispute over rubbish left in his vehicle. The incident took place last week and quickly went viral on social media. The van driver,…

  • Pattaya NewsDanish man and Thai woman intervened while having sex off Pattaya beach | Thaiger

    Danish man and Thai woman intervened while having sex off Pattaya beach

    Police intervened after a Danish man and a Thai woman were found engaging in sexual activity on a floating pontoon off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya on Saturday night, December 20. The incident was reported to Mueang Pattaya Police Station by a 27 year old Thai man identified as Bas. He said he noticed the indecent act at around 10pm while…

  • Bangkok NewsForeign man cheats eating challenge in Bangkok for 20,000-baht prize | Thaiger

    Foreign man cheats eating challenge in Bangkok for 20,000-baht prize

    A well-known curry restaurant in Bangkok exposed a foreign customer for cheating in an eating challenge to claim a cash reward of 20,000 baht. Gold Curry, is a popular restaurant which is famous for its Japanese-style rice curry served in large portions and also its eating challenges. The restaurant offers free meals, vouchers, and cash prizes for customers who can finish…

  • Pattaya News19 Indian nationals arrested in Pattaya for illegally selling sex products online | Thaiger

    19 Indian nationals arrested in Pattaya for illegally selling sex products online

    Police arrested 19 Indian nationals at a rented luxury house in Pattaya for allegedly running an illegal online business selling sexual enhancement drugs and sex toys. The Immigration Bureau announced the arrests during a press conference held at its headquarters in the Mueang Thong Thani area of Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province. The operation followed an investigation into suspicious foreign-run…

  • Pattaya NewsUzbek woman wanted for human trafficking arrested in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Uzbek woman wanted for human trafficking arrested in Pattaya

    Police arrested an Uzbek woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for human trafficking in Pattaya on Wednesday, December 17. Officers from Chon Buri Immigration Police conducted background checks on foreign nationals who had recently applied for visa-related services and detected irregularities involving a 22 year old Uzbek national, Khurshida Urmanova. They found that she had overstayed her visa by…

  • Thailand NewsDutch man denies trafficking tiger handed to his foundation from Myanmar | Thaiger

    Dutch man denies trafficking tiger handed to his foundation from Myanmar

    The Dutch founder of the the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) denied animal trafficking accusation after the Karen National Liberation Army (KNU) handed over a tiger, which was seized from a scam gang in Myanmar, to the foundation in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday, December 17. The allegation was raised by retired national park official Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, who shared details of…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket van driver strikes foreign woman with bottle over rubbish dispute | Thaiger

    Phuket van driver strikes foreign woman with bottle over rubbish dispute

    A Thai van driver struck a foreign woman on the head with a plastic bottle outside Phuket International Airport yesterday, December 18, following a dispute over rubbish allegedly left inside his vehicle. Footage of the incident quickly spread across Thai social media after it occurred at around 9pm last night. The confrontation took place near Entrance 2 of the passenger…

  • Thailand NewsNew alcohol rule: vendors banned from serving intoxicated customers | Thaiger

    New alcohol rule: vendors banned from serving intoxicated customers

    Thailand introduced a new regulation under the Alcohol Control Act, banning alcohol vendors from selling alcoholic beverages to customers who are already intoxicated. Following several revisions to the Alcohol Control Act over the past few months, the Craft Beer Trade Association used its official Facebook page yesterday, December 18, to explain the updated rules in simple terms to help business…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Tourist Police help British woman in mental health crisis | Thaiger

    Phuket Tourist Police help British woman in mental health crisis

    Phuket Tourist Police officers shared their successful operation in which they helped calm and support a British woman who was suffering from stress and mental health issues at a hotel in the Patong area. The officers shared photos of the incident on the official Phuket Tourist Police Facebook page on Tuesday, December 16. In the post, they included the message…

  • Thailand NewsArmy raids border warehouse and seizes cash and gold from Thai-Cambodia couple | Thaiger

    Army raids border warehouse and seizes cash and gold from Thai-Cambodia couple

    Officials from the 2nd Army Area and local police officers seized cash and gold worth a total of around 14 million baht from a Thai-Cambodian couple during a raid on a warehouse in Sisaket province today, December 18. The assets are suspected to be linked to transnational crime, but the couple denied the accusation. The operation was carried out at…

  • Thailand NewsDutch motorcyclist killed after crashing into parked pickup in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Dutch motorcyclist killed after crashing into parked pickup in Chon Buri

    A Dutch man lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Chon Buri province in the early hours of today, December 18, after he allegedly crashed into a parked pickup truck with a trailer. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station, together with rescue workers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation, rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a serious…

  • Thailand NewsEmbassy supports Thai woman suing South Korean ex over boiling water attack | Thaiger

    Embassy supports Thai woman suing South Korean ex over boiling water attack

    The Royal Thai Embassy in South Korea stepped in to support a Thai woman in pursuing legal action against her South Korean husband after he allegedly poured boiling water over her, causing severe injuries. The Thai victim, later identified as Namfon, sought help from the Thai community in South Korea following the attack on December 3. She later shared with…

  • Thailand NewsPetrol station bathroom in Khon Kaen go viral for unique designs | Thaiger

    Petrol station bathroom in Khon Kaen go viral for unique designs

    A Thai man shared a video reviewing a unique public bathroom at a petrol station in Khon Kaen province, drawing laughter and praise from online viewers. The video was posted on the Facebook account. Nax Chanaphat Reerom, on Tuesday, December 16. In the caption, Chanaphat wrote, “The review at petrol station bathroom.” Throughout the video, he could be heard laughing as…

  • Phuket NewsFrench tourists allegedly fabricate bad boat trip experience in Phuket for refund | Thaiger

    French tourists allegedly fabricate bad boat trip experience in Phuket for refund

    French tourists allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to edit photos from a boat trip in Phuket in an attempt to claim refunds by portraying their experience as poor. The accusation was reported today, December 18, by the Facebook page Phuket Times. According to the page, a group of French tourists joined a boat tour in Phuket and took photographs of…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket man arrested after beating wife to death with broomstick | Thaiger

    Phuket man arrested after beating wife to death with broomstick

    Police arrested a Thai man after he beat his wife to death with a broomstick inside their rented room in Phuket yesterday, December 17. Officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station were alerted to the case after medical staff at Mission Hospital Phuket reported that a 51 year old Thai woman, Kai, was admitted with severe injuries believed to be caused…

  • Thailand NewsAnother Thai soldier dies in Sisaket border clash, bringing death toll to 21 | Thaiger

    Another Thai soldier dies in Sisaket border clash, bringing death toll to 21

    Another Thai soldier died during ongoing border clashes in Sisaket province yesterday, December 17, raising the death toll among Thai army personnel to 21. The Facebook page Army Military Force reported that Private Wasan Khanhuatone was killed during a confrontation in Kantharalak district, Sisaket province. The page said the soldier sacrificed his life while carrying out his duties on the…

  • Thailand NewsForeign student injured in Chiang Rai car crash seeks accountability | Thaiger

    Foreign student injured in Chiang Rai car crash seeks accountability

    A foreign student at Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai turned to TikTok to seek justice after being injured in a car accident in which a Thai driver failed to take responsibility, despite one man dying at the scene. The victim, La Min Khaing, is a second-year undergraduate at the Faculty of Cosmetic Science at Mae Fah Luang University.…

  • Bangkok News3 Vietnamese men arrested in illegal cannabis farm raid in Bangkok | Thaiger

    3 Vietnamese men arrested in illegal cannabis farm raid in Bangkok

    Police raided an illegal cannabis farm hidden inside a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district and arrested three Vietnamese men today, December 17. The raid was carried out by officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in coordination with officials from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Officials moved in after receiving a complaint from a local…

  • Thailand NewsTaiwanese man arrested for running prostitution ring involving 16 Thai women | Thaiger

    Taiwanese man arrested for running prostitution ring involving 16 Thai women

    Taiwanese police arrested a Taiwanese man for running a prostitution ring involving 16 Thai women, including his own girlfriend, who acted as a translator and helped recruit more Thai sex workers to Taiwan. Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) announced the successful crackdown on a transnational prostitution network on Friday, December 12. Although the operation was carried out in June, the…

  • Phuket News3 foreign motorcyclists abandon injured friend and woman after crash in Phuket | Thaiger

    3 foreign motorcyclists abandon injured friend and woman after crash in Phuket

    Three foreign motorcyclists fled the scene and abandoned their injured friend after running a red light and crashing into a Thai woman’s motorcycle in Phuket this morning, December 17. According to Phuket Times, the accident occurred at an intersection near the popular restaurant Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket, where Patiphat Road meets Vichitsongkram Road. The crash happened after four foreign motorcyclists…

  • Thailand NewsMalaysian pencak silat team allegedly assaults referees after SEA Games dispute | Thaiger

    Malaysian pencak silat team allegedly assaults referees after SEA Games dispute

    The Malaysian pencak silat team allegedly assaulted referees and competition officials during the SEA Games competition in Thailand on Monday, December 15, saying the referee team favored the Thai athlete. The incident took place during the women’s pencak silat Class B (50–55kg) quarter-final match between Jongthima Ruenthong of Thailand and Nor Farah Mazlan of Malaysia at Impact Arena, Muang Thong…

  • Pattaya NewsForeign motorcyclist nearly loses leg after crashing into parked pickup in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Foreign motorcyclist nearly loses leg after crashing into parked pickup in Pattaya

    A foreign man nearly lost his leg after crashing his motorcycle into a parked pickup truck on a road in Pattaya late on Monday night, December 15. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station received a report of the accident at 11.36pm. The crash occurred on Thepprasit Road near the entrance to Soi Thepprasit 6. Police coordinated with rescue workers from…

  • Thailand NewsAmerican man detained in Surin after photographing military airport | Thaiger

    American man detained in Surin after photographing military airport

    Police in Surin province detained a suspicious American man yesterday, December 16, after he was seen taking photographs near a military airport and refusing to allow officers to inspect his mobile phone. Border Patrol Police Unit 21 (BPP 21), which was stationed near Chaloem Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Park in Mueang district, alerted officers from Mueang Surin Police Station after…

  • Bangkok NewsSouth Korean YouTubers say they fell in love with Bangkok within one day | Thaiger

    South Korean YouTubers say they fell in love with Bangkok within one day

    Two South Korean YouTubers shared their unexpected experiences during their holiday in Bangkok, saying “they fell in love with Bangkok very quickly within one day.” The South Korean siblings, who choose to keep their personal details private, uploaded a travel vlog of their Bangkok trip on their YouTube channel, 누룽지자매 nurungji sisters, on Friday, December 13. They stated in the…

  • Bangkok NewsPickpocket gang caught on CCTV stealing from foreign woman in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Pickpocket gang caught on CCTV stealing from foreign woman in Bangkok

    A Thai man issued a public warning about a pickpocket gang after CCTV footage captured three women stealing from a foreign tourist walking along Songwat Road near Bangkok’s Chinatown. Chanatib Bunpasoet-chn posted the video of the crime on his Facebook account yesterday, December 15, with a caption stating… “Scam warning. This afternoon, this foreign tourist requested to check a security…