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 NewsPolice exposes spa offering sex services to gay community (video)

    Police exposes spa offering sex services to gay community (video)

    Immigration police raided a spa in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen for offering sex services and found a 17 year old Laotian man offering himself to gay customers for 1,600 baht each. Anonymous locals in Khon Kaen complained to the Ministry of Interior’s Damrongdham Centre that the Adora Spa was not providing spa or massage services as it should, but…

  • Pattaya NewsCambodian woman on the run after stabbing 2 Thai men in Pattaya

    Cambodian woman on the run after stabbing 2 Thai men in Pattaya

    Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station are searching for a Cambodian woman who stabbed two Thai men at a dormitory on Soi Thep Prasit 7. Police yesterday, September 5, were alerted to the dormitory stabbing and went to the scene to investigate. The Cambodian attacker fled the scene before the police arrived but officers managed to arrest her 32 year…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman survives attempted kidnapping in Chiang Rai (video)

    Thai woman survives attempted kidnapping in Chiang Rai (video)

    A Thai woman issued a warning to other women after a group of men in an SUV stalked and attempted to kidnap her on a road in the northern province of Chiang Rai. The 22 year old woman shared security camera footage when she sought help from a resident in the Mae Yao district of Chiang Rai province. She posted…

  • Bangkok NewsBare in Bangkok: Teenage girl outs neighbour’s indecent exposure (video)

    Bare in Bangkok: Teenage girl outs neighbour’s indecent exposure (video)

    A 15 year old girl exposed the lewd behaviour of her 61 year old neighbour, who indecently exposed himself naked in front of her and other young girls in the Bangkok community. The man claimed he had no sexual intent and was merely feeling hot. The teenage victim, accompanied by her mother, sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun”…

  • Thailand News3 Thais survive, 2 still missing after boat capsizes in Mekong River

    3 Thais survive, 2 still missing after boat capsizes in Mekong River

    A boat carrying five Thai men capsized in the Mekong River in the northern province of Chiang Rai yesterday, leaving two people missing. The other three victims survived and were rescued from the river by a local rescue team. Chiang Khong District Chief Udom Pokpongborwonkun coordinated with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), Siam Ruam Jai Rescue Foundation, and Saeng Dhammastan…

  • Bangkok NewsSuspected electric wire thief’s body found in Bangkok skywalk

    Suspected electric wire thief’s body found in Bangkok skywalk

    Technicians investigating an electrical system failure in the ceiling of a skywalk in Bangkok yesterday discovered the body of a Thai man, who is believed to have died four to five months ago. The technicians from Chong Nonsi BTS Station were called to examine the electrical fault, yesterday, September 5. The control panel and the entire system were located within…

  • Thailand NewsCanadian arrested for illegal work, ecstasy possession in Koh Pha Ngan

    Canadian arrested for illegal work, ecstasy possession in Koh Pha Ngan

    Police arrested a Canadian man after he was found working illegally as a masseur and in possession of ecstasy for sale on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Tourist Police and Immigration Police officers arrested the 48 year old Canadian, Ky Uwe Jablonowski, at a Thai traditional massage shop in Koh Pha Ngan yesterday,…

  • Thailand NewsWoman’s temple ‘donation’ sparks 9.2 million baht-tling dispute

    Woman’s temple ‘donation’ sparks 9.2 million baht-tling dispute

    A Thai woman demanded the repayment of 9.2 million baht from the abbot of Phuet Udon Temple in Pathum Thani Province. However, the monk has maintained that the woman had donated the money to the temple voluntarily. The 57 year old woman, Kritsana, sought the assistance of non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to explore her legal options regarding the possibility of…

  • Thailand News16 year old Thai girl dies of ketamine overdose during sex

    16 year old Thai girl dies of ketamine overdose during sex

    A 16 year old girl died of a ketamine overdose while having sex with a 63 year old man in central Thailand. Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station officers were alerted to the death of the teenage girl, Thanyaluck, at around 9pm yesterday, September 4. Police went to the scene, a two-storey house in the Prae Kasa sub-district, Mueang district, Samut…

  • Thailand NewsSwede deal gone wrong: Man loses 300k baht to ‘married’ scammer

    Swede deal gone wrong: Man loses 300k baht to ‘married’ scammer

    A Swedish man is seeking justice after losing over 300,000 baht to a Thai woman who promised to marry him. He later discovered she was already married, and her husband, a soldier, threatened to harm him. The 42 year old Swedish victim, Ahmet, reached out to non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after officers from Si Samrong Police Station in the northern…

  • Thailand News‘Por the Slapper’ strikes store worker for fabricated assault

    ‘Por the Slapper’ strikes store worker for fabricated assault

    The owner of a convenience store in the Isaan province of Udon Thani is taking legal action against a mentally ill customer who slapped her employee in the face without reason. The store owner shared CCTV footage on her Facebook account on Monday, September 2, showing the incident, in which the customer, known locally as “Por the Slapper,” struck the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket outcry after drunk foreigner drives SUV into Bangla Road

    Phuket outcry after drunk foreigner drives SUV into Bangla Road

    Thai netizens condemned a foreigner who, while drunk, drove an SUV into a crowd of Thai and international visitors on Bangla Walking Street in Phuket. Some netizens have suggested that the driver might not actually be of foreign nationality. The Phuket Times shared pictures of an MG light blue SUV parked on a zebra crossing in the middle of Bangla…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian connection: Police arrest man for brutal Lopburi murder

    Cambodian connection: Police arrest man for brutal Lopburi murder

    Police arrested a Cambodian man in connection with the murder of a Cambodian woman in a rented room in the central province of Lopburi. The suspect claimed that a conflict with her brother was the root cause. The lifeless body of the 30 year old Cambodian victim, Mab, was discovered in her unlocked rented room in the Phatthana Nikhom district…

  • Bangkok NewsTruck driver attempts suicide after rampage kills taxi rider (video)

    Truck driver attempts suicide after rampage kills taxi rider (video)

    A six-wheel truck driver went on a rampage along Rama IV Road in Bangkok, crashing into several cars and killing a motorcycle taxi driver before attempting suicide. Motorists reported the chaos on Rama IV Road to Tha Rue Police Station at around 2pm, yesterday, September 4. The white Isuzu six-wheel truck was speeding from Maleenont Tower to Phra Khanong Intersection…

  • Phuket NewsEvidence found in Russian man’s death in Phuket suggests suicide

    Evidence found in Russian man’s death in Phuket suggests suicide

    Police reported yesterday that they have gathered multiple pieces of evidence and information from the wife of a Russian man, whose body was discovered on Karon Beach in Phuket, suggesting that he may have committed suicide. The body of the Russian man, Ilia Orlov, was discovered near Karon Beach in Phuket on Tuesday, September 3. The 27 year old had…

  • Thailand NewsJailhouse rock or just a comfy block? Police probe luxe prison stays

    Jailhouse rock or just a comfy block? Police probe luxe prison stays

    Provincial Police Region 7 launched an investigation into a hotel-style service provided to inmates at a prison in the central province of Samut Sakhon, following revelations from two former prisoners about their comfortable lives in jail. The 26 year old male inmate A, and the 30 year old female inmate B, from Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station, reached out to…

  • Thailand NewsIndian man refuses to leave Thai wife despite divorce demand

    Indian man refuses to leave Thai wife despite divorce demand

    An Indian man in Samut Prakarn province, near Bangkok, is seeking justice after his Thai wife heartlessly demanded a divorce and expelled him from their home. He acknowledged that he was aware she had deceived him for money but he loved her enough to tolerate it. Chaos erupted at Mueang Samut Prakarn Police Station yesterday, September 3, due to a…

  • Thailand NewsThai man loses millions to masseuse in love scam (video)

    Thai man loses millions to masseuse in love scam (video)

    A Thai man’s pursuit of love with a masseuse led to a courtroom showdown after she allegedly drained nearly 2 million baht from his account using a mobile banking app. The 47 year old victim, named Wittawat, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after losing 2 million baht to the masseuse identified as Ray. He was worried that she…

  • Thailand NewsBrew-tal concoction: Thai woman dies after sipping toxic coffee mix

    Brew-tal concoction: Thai woman dies after sipping toxic coffee mix

    A Thai woman died, and her husband is in a serious condition, allegedly after drinking coffee mixed with sappan wood, which is believed to have health benefits. A doctor discovered an unidentified toxic substance in their bodies. The 21 year old man, Worrawit Chaisirin, revealed to Thai Rath that his mother, 49 year old Naree Chaisirin, died on Sunday, September 1,…

  • Thailand News10 drug dealers arrested trying to rob undercover police

    10 drug dealers arrested trying to rob undercover police

    A prominent drug dealer, known widely on Thai social media, along with 11 gang members, tried to steal 9 million baht from two undercover police officers during a buy-and-bust operation in the central province of Nakhon Nayok. The police successfully arrested ten of the gang members, including their leader. Two officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board posed…

  • Thailand NewsGay man dies mysteriously in Chon Buri, valuables missing

    Gay man dies mysteriously in Chon Buri, valuables missing

    A gay man died mysteriously in his rented room in Chon Buri. His friends suspect foul play as valuables worth over 200,000 baht went missing. The deceased’s friend, 38 year old Suna Khamkot, reported the death of 49 year old Pradit Sangkrueyoo to Nong Kham Police Station yesterday, September 3. Suna was unable to contact Pradit, so he went to…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s tragic end: Suicide at Phuket resort after affair exposed

    Thai man’s tragic end: Suicide at Phuket resort after affair exposed

    A Thai man yesterday committed suicide in front of his mistress at a resort in Phuket after his wife discovered his secret affair. Officers from Patong Police Station were alerted to the suicide of the 40 year old Thai man named Sajeecha yesterday, September 3, and attended the scene at The Natural Resort to investigate. The forensic team from Vachira…

  • Thailand NewsThai man steals Russian woman’s phone after Man United bet loss

    Thai man steals Russian woman’s phone after Man United bet loss

    A Thai man confessed to stealing a Russian woman’s mobile phone in Chon Buri after losing all his savings betting on Manchester United to beat Liverpool in their latest Premier League match. Man United, led by Erik ten Hag, suffered a 0-3 defeat to their rivals Liverpool during the recent game on Sunday, September 3. This loss devastated Red Devils’…

  • Phuket NewsRussian man found dead near Karon Beach, Phuket, murder suspected

    Russian man found dead near Karon Beach, Phuket, murder suspected

    A local discovered the body of a Russian man in a ditch near Karon Beach in Phuket yesterday afternoon. A fatal attack is suspected as the man had wounds all over his body. Officers from Karon Police Station were called to investigate the death of the Russian man, later identified as 27 year old Ilia Orlov, at around 12.50pm yesterday,…

  • Phuket NewsKarma’s a baht: Cheating Thai woman loses 78,000 to scammer

    Karma’s a baht: Cheating Thai woman loses 78,000 to scammer

    If karma indeed exists, then it worked its magic on a Thai woman in Phuket who cheated on her boyfriend. Subsequently, she lost 78,000 baht to a man she encountered on a dating app. The woman, whose identity remains concealed, informed the Phuket Times on Sunday, September 1, that she had lost her mobile phone before discovering that all 78,000…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM Paetongtarn to submit new Cabinet list next week

    Thai PM Paetongtarn to submit new Cabinet list next week

    The Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plans to submit the names of her new Cabinet members for royal endorsement by next week. Unfortunately, future Deputy Minister Chada Thaiseth withdrew his name from the list this morning. Prime Minister Paetongtarn arrived at Shinawatra Tower 3, her temporary office, at 9.40am today, September 3, and revealed to the media that the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man fights for daughter custody after wife’s affairs with 5 men

    Thai man fights for daughter custody after wife’s affairs with 5 men

    A Thai man is seeking justice after his wife had affairs with five men and falsely accused him of sexually abusing their daughter to divorce him. The 27 year old Thai man, identified as A, accompanied by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to resolve his ongoing family issues. He wanted to sue his wife…

  • Thailand NewsFilipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds

    Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds

    A Filipina teacher at a school in Bangkok allegedly slapped a six year old schoolboy’s ear until it bled because he could not answer her questions in class. The victim’s mother, 50 year old A, reached out to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the 33 year old Filipina teacher, whose name remains undisclosed, attempted to settle the physical…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman pulled from manhole after shocking fall and trap

    Thai woman pulled from manhole after shocking fall and trap

    A rescue team rescued a 54 year old Thai woman from a 2-metre-deep manhole on a footpath along Setthakit Road, outside her home in the central province of Samut Sakhon, after she fell and was submerged in wastewater for over 30 minutes. The daughter of the 54 year old victim, Wiparat Yonnawa, sought help from the Mahachai Hospital Rescue team…

  • Thailand NewsBritish man arrested for illegal beauty clinic, causing facial paralysis

    British man arrested for illegal beauty clinic, causing facial paralysis

    Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police in the southern province of Surat Thani raided an illegal beauty clinic and arrested its British owner today after a foreign client received services at the clinic and suffered facial paralysis. The foreign client, whose identity was not disclosed, experienced swelling and red bruises and was unable to control her facial muscles after receiving a…