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 NewsThai man arrested over death threat to kindergarten students in Isaan

    Thai man arrested over death threat to kindergarten students in Isaan

    Police arrested a Thai man in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok yesterday after he posted a death threat against kindergarten students in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham on a Facebook group. The suspect, identified as 35 year old Apisit, posted the threat in a Facebook group for residents of Kosum Phisai district in Maha Sarakham at around 4am yesterday, November…

  • Thailand NewsThai taxi rider fatally stabbed for exposing penis to neighbour’s wife

    Thai taxi rider fatally stabbed for exposing penis to neighbour’s wife

    A Thai man fatally stabbed a motorcycle taxi rider at an apartment in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, after the victim allegedly exposed his penis and made sexual advances towards the suspect’s wife on Monday. Officers from Bang Kruay Police Station investigated the incident Monday, November 12, on Soi Bang Kruay-Sai Noi 11 in the Bang Kruay district of Nonthaburi. The deceased,…

  • Phuket NewsDrunk foreigner shocks Phuket woman by entering her unlocked car

    Drunk foreigner shocks Phuket woman by entering her unlocked car

    A Thai man took to social media to issue a warning to locals in Phuket after a drunk foreign man entered his girlfriend’s unlocked car last night leaving her in shock. The Thai man, Wuttipong “Bank” Phibun, shared the story in a Facebook group, ขับรถแบบนี้ต้องประจาน ภูเก็ต (meaning “bad drivers in Phuket must be exposed”), today, November 12. He revealed that…

  • Thailand NewsNewsflash: Actor, activist exposed in alleged 20 million baht extortion

    Newsflash: Actor, activist exposed in alleged 20 million baht extortion

    A famous Thai news programme host accused a Thai actor and a female activist of using his name to extort money from a senior member of the iCon Group. The renowned host, Kanchai “Noom” Kamnerdploy, came forward today, November 12, to expose the fraudulent actions of the actor and activist. He initially shared the story on his Facebook page and later…

  • Thailand NewsThai man found dead 3 days after escaping arrest for theft

    Thai man found dead 3 days after escaping arrest for theft

    A Thai man, who escaped arrest by fleeing into roadside grassland after stealing from a convenience store in the central province of Ayutthaya, has been found dead three days after he disappeared. Bang Pa-in Police Station officers were called to the cattail grassland near Sin Thiwa Thani Village in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, at about 5pm yesterday, November 11, to…

  • Thailand NewsJealous Thai man stabs wife to death over alleged affair on TikTok

    Jealous Thai man stabs wife to death over alleged affair on TikTok

    A jealous Thai man stabbed his wife to death at their shared home in the eastern province of Rayong yesterday after he reportedly suspected her of having an affair with a man she met online due to her obsession with the TikTok app. An assistant to the Samnakthong sub-district chief, along with residents, restrained the 49 year old murderer, Narate, and…

  • Thailand NewsPETA claws back at Thai drama director over anaesthetised cat

    PETA claws back at Thai drama director over anaesthetised cat

    The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) took to its Asia Facebook page to call for a ban on a Thai drama series director from working with animals after controversy erupted over the use of anaesthesia on a cat on set. In one scene of the fifth episode of the historical drama series The Empress of Ayodhaya, the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for sister-in-law’s murder in Pathum Thani

    Thai man arrested for sister-in-law’s murder in Pathum Thani

    Police arrested a Thai man for the murder of his sister-in-law, who served as a sub-district secretary in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. The victim allegedly attempted to obstruct his relationship with her younger sister. The body of 57 year old Worrakanok Thepphimon, deputy secretary of the Khlong Sam Sub-district Office, was discovered on Saturday, November 9, by her sister,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok man goes on violent rampage after woman rejects him

    Bangkok man goes on violent rampage after woman rejects him

    A Thai man stabbed a married woman yesterday for rejecting his advances, crashed his car into six vehicles and nine people, slit his own throat, and drove his damaged car to a hospital in the Bang Khen area of Bangkok, where he caused further chaos before being arrested. One of the injured victims called officers from Bang Khen Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsFoul play dismissed as Thai drink driving suspect dies in custody

    Foul play dismissed as Thai drink driving suspect dies in custody

    A Thai man died under mysterious circumstances yesterday while in detention at Chaiyaphruek Police Station in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok after being arrested for drink driving. The deceased’s wife, Tippawan, visited the police station yesterday, November 11, to demand a further investigation into the death of her husband, 57 year old Thongsai. Tippawan said she lost contact with her husband…

  • Thailand NewsWee problem: Passenger takes pee on Bangkok bike ride, refuses to pay fare

    Wee problem: Passenger takes pee on Bangkok bike ride, refuses to pay fare

    A Thai app-based motorcycle rider took to social media to expose the shocking behaviour of a passenger who urinated during a ride in Bangkok and refused to pay the fare. The 32 year old app-based rider, Korn, shared a video of his passenger on a Facebook news page to warn other motorcycle taxi riders to avoid offering service to this…

  • Thailand NewsMentally ill woman in Pattaya denies coffin cart theft

    Mentally ill woman in Pattaya denies coffin cart theft

    Monks and workers at Bun Kanchanaram Temple in Pattaya caught a mentally ill Thai woman taking a coffin cart to use as a clothes hanger at home. She claimed she did not steal it and simply “requested to borrow it in her mind.” Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the temple to apprehend the woman, identified only…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman and boyfriend suspected in murder of Pathum Thani official

    Thai woman and boyfriend suspected in murder of Pathum Thani official

    Police suspect a Thai woman and her boyfriend in the murder of the woman’s older sister, who was a sub-district secretary in the central province of Pathum Thani. The 57 year old deputy secretary of the Khlong Sam Sub-district Office, Worrakanok Thepphimon, was found dead in her home on Saturday, November 9. She had a deep cut wound to her…

  • Thailand NewsFamous Thai fortune teller arrested for 100 million baht fraud

    Famous Thai fortune teller arrested for 100 million baht fraud

    Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers arrested a well-known fortune teller at his home in Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok, today, for allegedly committing fraud resulting in damages exceeding 100 million baht. The first two victims to come forward and expose the fraudulent activities of the fortune teller, 43 year old Thanawan “Odd” Jiracharoenwet, were his 77 year old client and…

  • Thailand NewsThai drama series faces backlash after cat anaesthetised on set (video)

    Thai drama series faces backlash after cat anaesthetised on set (video)

    The Department of Livestock Development planned to summon the director and production team of the Thai historical drama series The Empress of Ayodhaya, also known as Mae Yhua, for questioning due to criticism over animal abuse after a black cat was anaesthetised during the production. The Empress of Ayodhaya is a period drama inspired by the Queen of Ayodhaya, Sri…

  • Thailand News6 Thai inmates stab prisoner to death in Bangkok prison (video)

    6 Thai inmates stab prisoner to death in Bangkok prison (video)

    Six Thai prisoners at Minburi Remand Prison in Bangkok assaulted and stabbed a fellow inmate to death with a sharpened iron rod and spoon for exposing their involvement in a drug case. Officers from Min Buri Police Station reported to the media that the stabbing occurred near the prison welfare shop in the fifth control area. The male prisoner, Yutthakarn,…

  • Thailand NewsChinese call centre scam leader surrenders after 7 months in hiding

    Chinese call centre scam leader surrenders after 7 months in hiding

    A leading Chinese member of a call centre scam gang in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat surrendered to Thai police after seven months in hiding. The 33 year old Chinese man, Jiang Zhaitian, reached out to the Thai police via his lawyer, expressing his intent to turn himself in. Jiang was subsequently taken to the Cyber Crime Investigation…

  • Thailand NewsNo time to lose: Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

    No time to lose: Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

    A Mexican woman on holiday with her family in Phuket agreed to return a luxury watch worth about 200,000 baht to a Thai woman, stating that she thought it belonged to a family member and mistakenly took it from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. A 21 year old Thai woman, Rachawalee, filed a complaint with Don Mueang Police Station…

  • Thailand News4 foreigners rob Ukrainian man of 250,000 USDT in Phuket hotel

    4 foreigners rob Ukrainian man of 250,000 USDT in Phuket hotel

    Four foreign suspects robbed a Ukrainian man of 250,000 USDT, approximately 8.5 million baht, at a hotel in the Kamala neighbourhood of Phuket on Friday evening. The 23 year old victim, Viacheslav Leibove, filed a complaint with Kamala Police Station on Saturday, November 9, reporting that he was robbed by four foreigners the previous night, November 8. The incident occurred…

  • Thailand NewsThailand crowned 2025 Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure

    Thailand crowned 2025 Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure

    New York City-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recognised Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. The editor-in-chief shared her love for Thailand and highlighted the charm that drew her to this enchanting country. This marks the tenth consecutive year that Travel + Leisure announced its Destination of the Year, recognising a country that travellers simply must visit…

  • Thailand NewsThe Entertainers: Thaiger editor’s new book is a Kevin Keegan page turner (video)

    The Entertainers: Thaiger editor’s new book is a Kevin Keegan page turner (video)

    After a seven-year hiatus from the publishing world, Thaiger Editor-in-Chief Will Scott has made a successful return with his latest literary creation, The Entertainers 1992-1997: Kevin Keegan’s Legacy. The book delves into one of the most iconic periods in Newcastle United’s modern history, shining a light on the unforgettable years when the Magpies soared under the charismatic leadership of Kevin…

  • Thailand NewsThai pervert harasses schoolgirl, pretends to trip to kiss victim (video)

    Thai pervert harasses schoolgirl, pretends to trip to kiss victim (video)

    Schoolgirls in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat become the target of a perverted man who pretended to trip and sway to kiss a schoolgirl yesterday, November 7. The male Facebook user, Thanakorn Suthin, shared details of the sexual assault on the Facebook group || ประเทศคอน || (meaning Nakhon country) yesterday, including a video and a picture of the…

  • Thailand NewsButcher saves Thai boy’s 130km sidecar dash to see mum (video)

    Butcher saves Thai boy’s 130km sidecar dash to see mum (video)

    A Thai butcher rescued a 10 year old boy who secretly rode his grandmother’s sidecar motorcycle in an attempt to travel 130 kilometres to see his mother in the Isaan province of Buriram. The butcher, whose shop is located on the roadside in the Sam Paniang sub-district in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima, sought help from the sub-district officials…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman arrested in Bangkok for pimping out girls aged 14-16

    Thai woman arrested in Bangkok for pimping out girls aged 14-16

    Police arrested a 25 year old Thai woman at a Bangkok hotel for operating a prostitution ring and pimping out three girls aged between 14 and 16. Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-division received a tip-off that girls under 18 were being sent to work as party entertainers. In addition to entertaining clients, they were also forced to…

  • Bangkok NewsNaked truth: Bangkok women seek help from sexual harassment

    Naked truth: Bangkok women seek help from sexual harassment

    Two Thai women are appealing for help after enduring sexual harassment from a neighbour in their Bangkok apartment building. The neighbour frequently strips naked, roams the hallway, knocks on doors indiscriminately, and sends letters containing explicit messages. The women, 32 year old Aum and 66 year old Bee, turned to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet for help. Yesterday, November…

  • Thailand NewsGolden gesture: Laotian thief returns bling, claims ‘gift’ mix-up

    Golden gesture: Laotian thief returns bling, claims ‘gift’ mix-up

    A Laotian man, accused of stealing a gold necklace, returned the stolen item to its rightful owner in Chon Buri, claiming that he took it home because he believed it was a gift from the gold shop. The 27 year old victim, Butsarin Sirimongkhonsub, filed a complaint with officers at Nong Prue Police Station on November 7 and also contacted…

  • Crime NewsFamous Thai lawyer arrested on fraud, money laundering charges

    Famous Thai lawyer arrested on fraud, money laundering charges

    Officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) swooped yesterday and arrested a prominent Thai lawyer and his wife on charges of fraud and money laundering, in the wake of the sensational case involving 71 million baht and a Thai millionaire in France. The Thai millionaire, who normally resides in France, Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert, returned to Thailand to file a…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket transwomen clash with foreigner over alleged cash dispute

    Phuket transwomen clash with foreigner over alleged cash dispute

    Another clash between a group of Thai transwomen and a foreign man was reported on Tuesday in the Patong area of Phuket. The motive for the incident remains unknown. The Phuket Times shared a video of the physical altercation between the transgender group and the foreigner yesterday, November 6. The page captioned the video, “Again! Patong. Ladyboys gang attacked a…

  • Thailand NewsHoly scandal: Love affair prompts calls for temple’s open account-ability

    Holy scandal: Love affair prompts calls for temple’s open account-ability

    Thai Buddhists and netizens demanded that a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham disclose its financial transactions to the public after the revelation of a romantic relationship between the deputy abbot and a woman. The romantic scandal between the deputy abbot of Wang Nam Yen Temple, Tinnaphon Chayaphu, and his girlfriend, identified only as Weeratha, was exposed by…

  • Thailand NewsJapanese influencer dies after motorcycle accident in Bangkok

    Japanese influencer dies after motorcycle accident in Bangkok

    A Japanese influencer, also popular among South Korean netizens, died on October 31 after sustaining serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Bangkok in September. The younger brother of the 30 year old influencer, Satomi Yamanishi, better known as Satton, used her Instagram account last month to share news of the accident and Satton’s condition. “She was in a motorcycle…