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 singer accuses retired police of gun threat over parking dispute | Thaiger

    Thai singer accuses retired police of gun threat over parking dispute

    A Thai singer filed a complaint against a retired police officer in the central province of Nakhon Sawan, alleging that the former officer threatened him with a gun following a parking dispute. The male singer, identified only as Bas, reported the threat to Takhli Police Station today, July 30. He informed police that the incident occurred outside a restaurant on…

  • Thailand NewsNext US ambassador to Thailand says border clashes do nothing to strengthen alliance | Thaiger

    Next US ambassador to Thailand says border clashes do nothing to strengthen alliance

    Thai netizens criticised the next US ambassador to Thailand, Sean Kotaro O’Neill, after he commented on the recent clashes at the Thai-Cambodian border. O’Neill, the former US Consul General in Chiang Mai, was recently nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next ambassador to Thailand. Following his nomination, O’Neill was asked to share his views on the ongoing…

  • Thailand NewsIndonesia reconsiders SEA Games participation amid Thailand-Cambodia tentions | Thaiger

    Indonesia reconsiders SEA Games participation amid Thailand-Cambodia tentions

    Indonesia expressed hesitation in participating in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), citing concerns that tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could affect the safety of athletes during the event. The Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports, Ario Bimo Nandito, commonly known as Dito Ariotedjo, told reporters in Jakarta that his ministry, together with the National Olympic Committee (NOC), is…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man shot while riding motorcycle on Samut Prakan road | Thaiger

    Thai man shot while riding motorcycle on Samut Prakan road

    Police are searching for a gunman who shot a Thai man while he was riding a motorcycle on Bangna-Trat Road in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, this morning, July 30. The Facebook page Mueang Prakan V2 reported that the shooting occurred at around 7.40am on Bangna-Trat Road, opposite the Bangna Tower office building. The victim was a 25 year old…

  • Thailand News100 million baht in compensation offered to provinces affected in border clashes | Thaiger

    100 million baht in compensation offered to provinces affected in border clashes

    Thailand’s Ministry of Finance approved 100 million baht in compensation for residents in each province affected by the ongoing border clashes. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Phichai Chunhavajira, reported that approximately 160,000 residents in the border provinces had to evacuate to emergency shelters and were forced to stop working due to the continued violence in the area. Locals…

  • Thailand News3 Chinese men arrested for filming restricted army zones in Surin | Thaiger

    3 Chinese men arrested for filming restricted army zones in Surin

    Thai officials yesterday, July 29, arrested three Chinese men who claimed to be journalists, after they were caught taking photographs of Thai military bases in the Isaan province of Surin. Several news Facebook pages reported that the three men were detained in the Kap Choeng district, near the contested Chong Chom border area. They were found taking photographs and recording…

  • Thailand NewsThai army detains 18 Cambodian soldiers after border clash | Thaiger

    Thai army detains 18 Cambodian soldiers after border clash

    The 2nd Army Area detained 18 Cambodian prisoners of war (POWs) following a clash in the Sam Tae area of Kantharalak district in Si Sa Ket province. Two other Cambodian soldiers were found dead at the scene. The spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army (RTA), Winthai Suwaree, reported yesterday, July 29, that a clash had erupted in Sam Tae after…

  • Thailand NewsCambodia denies second ceasefire breach, Thailand shows evidence | Thaiger

    Cambodia denies second ceasefire breach, Thailand shows evidence

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) Deputy Spokesperson alleged that Cambodia violated the ceasefire agreement again last night, July 29, by attacking Thai military positions at Phu Makhuea and Chong Anma. Ritcha Suksuwanon, Deputy Spokesperson for the RTA, told the media this morning that the army received a report from military units stationed at Phu Makhuea in Si Sa Ket province…

  • Phuket NewsMalaysian woman reunited with lost cash thanks to New Zealand tourists | Thaiger

    Malaysian woman reunited with lost cash thanks to New Zealand tourists

    Two New Zealand tourists found a bundle of Malaysian ringgit in Phuket and sought assistance from local police officers to return it to the rightful Malaysian owner. The tourists discovered several 100-ringgit banknotes at the Chartered Bank Intersection yesterday, July 28, and brought the cash to the Phuket Tourist Police office. The exact amount was not disclosed in the official…

  • Thailand NewsWoman’s skeleton found in Udon Thani forest during mushroom hunt | Thaiger

    Woman’s skeleton found in Udon Thani forest during mushroom hunt

    Locals in the Isaan province of Udon Thani stumbled upon human skeletons while searching for mushrooms in the forest, prompting an investigation to identify the deceased. Residents in the Kut Chap district of Udon Thani province discovered the skeleton in a forested area near the Ban Dong Keng community yesterday, July 28, and reported their find to the community leader…

  • Thailand NewsThai-Cambodian clashes claim lives of 15 civilians and 15 soldiers | Thaiger

    Thai-Cambodian clashes claim lives of 15 civilians and 15 soldiers

    Thai officials revealed that 15 civilians and 15 soldiers lost their lives in the ongoing border clashes, with 20 hospitals in the affected area disrupted by the violence. The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand reported today, July 29, that 15 civilians were killed during the military clashes at multiple locations along the Thai-Cambodian border. Twelve people were seriously injured, and…

  • Phuket NewsPrivate photos leaked after phone repair at Phuket shopping mall | Thaiger

    Private photos leaked after phone repair at Phuket shopping mall

    A Thai woman accused six employees at Studio 7 in Central Phuket of allegedly stealing private photos from her phone and distributing them via the Telegram application. The 22 year old victim shared the details of her case on the Facebook page Rose to Universe to raise public awareness in the hope of obtaining justice. The incident reportedly took place…

  • Thailand NewsThai flag raised across Thailand to boost morale of soldiers at border | Thaiger

    Thai flag raised across Thailand to boost morale of soldiers at border

    Several business operators across the country displayed the Thai national flag on their buildings and signage to boost the morale of soldiers stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border amid ongoing clashes. The Thai flag was shown on multiple LED screens, both inside and outside shopping malls operated by the retail and development company Siam Piwat, including Siam Center, Siam Paragon, and…

  • Thailand NewsThailand condemns Cambodia over ceasefire breach | Thaiger

    Thailand condemns Cambodia over ceasefire breach

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) condemned Cambodia for allegedly violating a ceasefire agreement, reporting multiple attacks into Thai territory at several locations. The acting Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai, yesterday, July 28, met with Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Malaysia. Both parties eventually agreed to a ceasefire along the two countries’ shared border. The ceasefire was scheduled to…

  • Thailand NewsPM’s secretary clashes with Thai actor over Cambodia conflict | Thaiger

    PM’s secretary clashes with Thai actor over Cambodia conflict

    A secretary to the prime minister (PM) of Thailand clashed with a Thai actor during a televised interview regarding the government’s next steps in addressing the escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The prominent Thai politician, Jakrapob Penkair, was appointed secretary to the PM yesterday, July 24. Jakrapob has held several roles in previous Thai administrations and was a key…

  • Thailand NewsThai pedestrian injured after runaway trailer smashes into footpath | Thaiger

    Thai pedestrian injured after runaway trailer smashes into footpath

    A trailer unexpectedly detached from a semi-truck and crashed onto a footpath in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, injuring a male pedestrian. A woman walking nearby narrowly escaped the accident. The Facebook page ข่าวสารเมืองปราการ v2 (Mueang Prakan News v2) shared CCTV footage of the incident on July 24. The crash reportedly occurred outside the Samut Prakan Provincial Bus Terminal, although…

  • Thailand NewsTransport company halts bus services amid flooding in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Transport company halts bus services amid flooding in northern Thailand

    The Transport Company, also known as Bor Kor Sor, temporarily suspended services on two northern routes due to torrential rainfall and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Wipha. In an announcement on its official Facebook page today, July 25, the company confirmed the temporary suspension of Route 47 (Bangkok–Thung Chang) and Route 910 (Bangkok–Nan), citing severe flooding in Thailand’s northern provinces,…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram residents use penis amulets to fend off alleged black magic from Cambodia | Thaiger

    Buriram residents use penis amulets to fend off alleged black magic from Cambodia

    Residents living near the Chong Sai Taku Border Checkpoint in the Isaan province of Buriram placed penis-shaped amulets atop bomb shelters, believing the sacred objects can weaken black magic allegedly sent from Cambodia. The Hone Krasae news programme reported yesterday, July 24, that at least 20 explosive devices were dropped in the Ban Kruad district of Buriram. In response, many…

  • Thailand NewsBorder tensions spark allegations of attacks on Thais in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Border tensions spark allegations of attacks on Thais in Cambodia

    A Thai woman living in Cambodia alleged that Cambodian nationals are hunting and attacking Thai people in the country following a border clash yesterday, July 24. The woman shared her account with the Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi v+), claiming she witnessed a group of Cambodian men assaulting a Thai man near her residence. She also provided video footage purportedly…

  • Bangkok NewsBorder clash: 2 Burmese men attacked in Bangkok in mistaken identity | Thaiger

    Border clash: 2 Burmese men attacked in Bangkok in mistaken identity

    A group of Thai men attacked two Burmese nationals at a market in Bangkok, mistakenly believing them to be Cambodian. Thai netizens widely condemned the attackers and called for peace and unity among people of all nationalities. The physical assault came to light after the Facebook page ซีนิว วิวเวอร์ 4K (Cnew Official) shared photos and video footage of the incident…

  • Thailand NewsThai ex-boxer slammed for slapping Cambodian man amid border clash | Thaiger

    Thai ex-boxer slammed for slapping Cambodian man amid border clash

    Thai netizens condemned a ex-boxer for slapping a Cambodian worker in Thailand following a deadly clash between Thai and Cambodian forces today, July 24. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported earlier today that 12 Thai nationals were killed in attacks carried out by the Cambodian military. Among the victims was a Thai soldier, while the majority were innocent civilians, including…

  • Phuket NewsVodka vroom: Drunk Russian wrecks Thai woman’s car in Phuket | Thaiger

    Vodka vroom: Drunk Russian wrecks Thai woman’s car in Phuket

    A Thai woman is seeking accountability from a Russian man who crashed his car into her two parked vehicles while driving under the influence in Phuket on Tuesday, July 22. The victim, Atiya Sharon, took to social media to request assistance from netizens in locating the Russian suspect. She posted details of the drink-driving incident along with CCTV footage showing…

  • Thailand NewsStill standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride | Thaiger

    Still standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride

    A Thai soldier who lost his right leg in a landmine explosion during a border patrol is now in stable condition. He stated that he has no regrets and remains proud to serve the kingdom. Sergeant Major First Class Pichitchai Boonchula stepped on the landmine while patrolling with four other soldiers in the Chong Anma area of Nam Yuen district,…

  • Thailand News2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers | Thaiger

    2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers

    Two Thai men searching for a lost wallet at a public park in the central province of Chanthaburi ended up being assaulted by a group of men. The older brother of one of the victims, 32 year old Oh, provided details of the gang attack, which occurred at a public park near Sirikarn Pond in the Tha Chang sub-district of…

  • Phuket News2 year old Thai girl loses life in motorcycle accident in Phuket | Thaiger

    2 year old Thai girl loses life in motorcycle accident in Phuket

    A two year old Thai girl tragically lost her life in a motorcycle accident on a mountain road in the Thalang district of Phuket. Three other victims sustained injuries in the incident. The accident was reported to Thalang Police Station at approximately 12pm yesterday, July 23. It occurred on a steep section of Khao Lad Mountain in Thalang. The four…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher suspended for striking 8 year old boy with broomstick | Thaiger

    Thai teacher suspended for striking 8 year old boy with broomstick

    A Thai teacher in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat struck an eight year old schoolboy with a broomstick after he accidentally dropped a bead on the classroom floor. The boy’s parents shared CCTV footage of the violent punishment with news agencies, claiming the school ignored the incident. They said the assault occurred on July 18, shortly before the…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire | Thaiger

    Thai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire

    A 72 year old Thai woman and her pet dog died in a fire at her Bangkok home, which is believed to have been caused by a mosquito coil. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station were called to investigate the fire at a house in Soi Charan Sanitwong 31, in the Bangkok Noi district, at around 6am yesterday, July 23.…

  • Thailand NewsThai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute | Thaiger

    Thai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute

    A community leader in the northeastern province of Bueng Kan fatally shot his wife and four others after she sought a divorce from him. The tragic incident took place at approximately 7.22pm on Tuesday, July 22, in the Ban Tham Chan community, So Phisai district. The suspect, a 45 year old community leader named Pratuan Tonkanlaya, killed his wife, her…

  • Thailand NewsThai driver drags motorcyclist’s body into petrol station, denies collision | Thaiger

    Thai driver drags motorcyclist’s body into petrol station, denies collision

    A pickup driver dragged the dead body of a motorcyclist into a petrol station in the central province of Kamphaeng Phet last night, but denied being involved in a collision with the victim. Petrol station attendants on Phahonyothin Road in Kamphaeng Phet were shocked to discover the bloodied body lodged beneath a grey Isuzu pickup, which arrived at around 9pm,…

  • Phuket News2 foreign men arrested for riding stolen rental motorcycles from Krabi to Phuket | Thaiger

    2 foreign men arrested for riding stolen rental motorcycles from Krabi to Phuket

    Police successfully recovered two rental motorcycles from a shop owner in Krabi after two foreign men failed to return the vehicles on time and were suspected of riding them to Phuket. The official Facebook page of Choeng Thale Police Station posted images of the two foreign men and urged the public to assist officers by reporting any sightings. Police stated…