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.
  • Phuket NewsArab tourist tries to impress woman but crashes motorcycle into Phuket pharmacy | Thaiger

    Arab tourist tries to impress woman but crashes motorcycle into Phuket pharmacy

    An Arab tourist crashed a rented motorcycle into a pharmacy in Phuket on Friday, July 18, after allegedly riding at high speed and performing a wheelie to impress a woman. Channel 7 reported that the incident occurred at a pharmacy on Patong Beach Road in the Kathu district of Phuket. Witnesses told the media that they saw the pharmacist running…

  • Phuket NewsChinese woman killed by falling tree on Phuket beach (video) | Thaiger

    Chinese woman killed by falling tree on Phuket beach (video)

    A Chinese woman lost her life after being struck by a falling tree during a heavy thunderstorm in Phuket yesterday, July 20. Her husband sustained minor injuries in the incident. Officers from Chalong Police Station responded to the fatal tree fall at approximately 5.30pm on Koh Hey Beach in Chalong sub-district, Mueang district, Phuket. Locals who witnessed the incident already…

  • Phuket NewsNaked Russian man jumps to his death at Phuket villa | Thaiger

    Naked Russian man jumps to his death at Phuket villa

    A naked Russian man reportedly climbed onto the roof of a villa on Nai Thon Beach in Phuket before jumping off and dying on Saturday, July 19. Rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation and officers from Chalong Police Station responded to the incident at a villa on Nai Thon Beach in Phuket’s Rawai subdistrict after being alerted by the…

  • Thailand NewsThai tour guide killed, 16 foreign tourists rescued after boat capsizes in Surat Thani dam | Thaiger

    Thai tour guide killed, 16 foreign tourists rescued after boat capsizes in Surat Thani dam

    A boat capsized in the Rajjaprabha Dam, also known as Cheow Lan Dam, in the southern province of Surat Thani, claiming the life of a Thai tour guide. Sixteen foreign tourists were rescued safely. The Kusonsattha Surat Thani Rescue Foundation responded to an alert about the accident at 11.40am yesterday, July 20. The incident involved a longtail tour boat carrying…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police allegedly ignore sexual assault complaint against Bolt rider | Thaiger

    Pattaya police allegedly ignore sexual assault complaint against Bolt rider

    A Thai woman accused Pattaya police officers of failing to take action after she lodged a sexual assault complaint against a Bolt motorcycle taxi rider. The woman shared her account of the assault yesterday, July 17, in a Facebook group, พัทยา (Pattaya), condemning officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station for their alleged inaction. In her post, she wrote… “I reported…

  • Bangkok NewsThai actress catches Laotian housemaid stealing nearly 1 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai actress catches Laotian housemaid stealing nearly 1 million baht

    A Thai actress discovered that her Laotian housemaid had been stealing cash in small amounts over the course of a year, leading to a total loss of nearly 1 million baht. The actress, Nathalie Devies, and her husband filed a police complaint on July 10 after realising that cash in both Thai and foreign currencies had gone missing from their…

  • Thailand NewsSuspects at large after brutal murder and robbery of bedridden woman | Thaiger

    Suspects at large after brutal murder and robbery of bedridden woman

    Police are searching for suspects involved in the brutal murder and robbery of a bedridden woman in the central province of Ratchaburi. The killer committed the heinous act for just 7,500 baht in cash. The victim, 53 year old Sriprai, was discovered dead in her bed at her home in the Ban Pong district yesterday, July 17. Her 64 year…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dies surrounded by over 100 beer bottles in Rayong home | Thaiger

    Thai man dies surrounded by over 100 beer bottles in Rayong home

    A Thai man died in his home in the eastern province of Rayong, with over 100 empty beer bottles discovered in his bedroom. Reports suggest he turned to heavy drinking due to severe personal stress. Rescue workers from the Siam Rayong Foundation were called to a house in the Ban Chang district to assist the man, who was reportedly suffering…

  • Phuket NewsFrenchman in Phuket claims he buried dog alive by mistake | Thaiger

    Frenchman in Phuket claims he buried dog alive by mistake

    A Frenchman in Phuket defended himself against accusations of animal cruelty, claiming he believed one of his three Siberian Huskies had already died, prompting him to bury it in his yard. A foreign woman yesterday, July 17, took to an online community to raise concerns about the welfare of her neighbour’s Siberian Husky. She reported hearing a distressing howl and later witnessed…

  • Pattaya NewsTit for tat: 3 Indian men call cops on Pattaya bar girl over small boobs | Thaiger

    Tit for tat: 3 Indian men call cops on Pattaya bar girl over small boobs

    Three Indian men in Pattaya sparked a police call-out after accusing a Thai bar girl of ripping them off, claiming she looked nothing like she did under the bar lights and even complained about her “small boobs.” Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station rushed to a hotel on Soi Pattaya 11, Bang Lamung district, after the men rang for help, demanding…

  • Thailand NewsThai man missing after bamboo hunt in Khon Kaen forest | Thaiger

    Thai man missing after bamboo hunt in Khon Kaen forest

    A Thai man went missing on a mountain in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen after foraging for bamboo shoots with his family members on July 11. His mother reportedly provided “unclear information” to officials. The 52 year old mother, Samorn, filed a missing persons report at Nong Ruea Police Station on July 11, stating that her 24 year old…

  • Pattaya NewsSouth Korean influencer goes viral with ‘kappa haircut’ in Pattaya | Thaiger

    South Korean influencer goes viral with ‘kappa haircut’ in Pattaya

    A South Korean social media influencer went viral on Thai social media for his unique haircut and hilarious video content, with Pattaya serving as the backdrop. The owner of Sixteen Barbershop Pattaya shared pictures and a video of the quirky South Korean customer on his Facebook page, Barber King, on July 11. The footage showed the man receiving an unusual…

  • Thailand NewsThai man slits neighbour’s throat over mistaken phone theft | Thaiger

    Thai man slits neighbour’s throat over mistaken phone theft

    A Thai man slit his neighbour’s throat at a house in the northern province of Phetchabun in the early hours of this morning after wrongly suspecting her of stealing his mobile phone. Officers from Chondean Police Station received a report of the brutal attack at 12.30am today, July 17, and responded to the scene, a residence in Tha Kham subdistrict,…

  • Thailand NewsMute Thai man arrested for selling porn featuring young boys | Thaiger

    Mute Thai man arrested for selling porn featuring young boys

    Police arrested a mute Thai man in the southern province of Phattalung for tricking young boys into engaging in sexual activities with him and secretly recording explicit videos to sell on the Telegram app. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) received a tip-off from the International Protection Alliance (IPA) that a 34 year old Thai man, Phuwadon, shared multiple…

  • Thailand NewsThai tourist attacked and robbed in Paris, 10,000 baht and documents stolen | Thaiger

    Thai tourist attacked and robbed in Paris, 10,000 baht and documents stolen

    A Thai tourist issued a warning after he was attacked and robbed in Paris, France, yesterday, July 16. He lost 10,000 baht in cash along with all his belongings. The victim, Krissana “Fai” Baowlor, shared photos of his injuries on his Facebook account, along with a caption detailing the robbery. The incident occurred at a public park near the Westfield…

  • Phuket NewsHowl of shame: Foreigner accused of burying Siberian Husky alive in Phuket | Thaiger

    Howl of shame: Foreigner accused of burying Siberian Husky alive in Phuket

    Foreign residents in the Rawai sub-district of Phuket rescued a Siberian Husky yesterday, July 16, after it was allegedly buried alive by its foreign owner. The dog and its parents are now under the care of a non-profit organisation. A foreign woman contacted the administrator of the Facebook page ขยะมรสุม MONSOONGARBAGE THAILAND to report the incident. She explained that she…

  • Thailand News9 karaoke bar workers arrested for assault on British tourist in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    9 karaoke bar workers arrested for assault on British tourist in Chiang Mai

    Police arrested nine karaoke bar workers in Chiang Mai for the gang assault of a British tourist yesterday, July 16, following a dispute over alleged overcharging. Officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station responded to public concerns after a video of the attack went viral on Thai social media. The footage showed a group of Thai men, along with one…

  • Thailand NewsCoway defends purifier quality after coliform bacteria claim by Thai celebrity | Thaiger

    Coway defends purifier quality after coliform bacteria claim by Thai celebrity

    Renowned water purifier brand Coway reassured customers about the quality of its products after a Thai female celebrity claimed the water from her device contained high levels of coliform bacteria. The celebrity, Chanya Tamada, shared her concerns in a Facebook post on July 8, alleging that the water produced by her Coway purifier did not meet the advertised standards. Chanya…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya woman flees after forced cannabis gummy intake by South Korean man | Thaiger

    Pattaya woman flees after forced cannabis gummy intake by South Korean man

    A Thai woman escaped from a South Korean man in the early hours of this morning and sought help from locals in Pattaya after being forced to consume cannabis gummies. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to a convenience store on Pattaya Sai Song Road at 3.36am today, July 16, to assist the 25 year old woman, identified…

  • Thailand NewsBuzzing: Thai motorcyclist’s bee TikTok video sparks lottery fever | Thaiger

    Buzzing: Thai motorcyclist’s bee TikTok video sparks lottery fever

    A Thai TikToker attracted the attention of lottery enthusiasts after posting a buzzing video showing a swarm of bees building a hive on the side mirror of a motorcycle parked by the roadside in the southern province of Surat Thani. The TikTok user, @pimpitchayasornk, shared the video on July 10 with the caption, “Go all out! #Lottery @LuckyNumbers #AllTimeLuckyLotteryNumbers.” In…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to host 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship | Thaiger

    Thailand to host 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship

    The Thai Cabinet yesterday approved a budget of over 424 million baht to host the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. Thailand is set to host the tournament from August 22 to September 7 across four provinces: Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. The budget of 424,177,200 baht was approved from the central emergency fund…

  • Pattaya NewsWrong note: Thai man criticised for singing in middle of Pattaya road | Thaiger

    Wrong note: Thai man criticised for singing in middle of Pattaya road

    A Thai man sparked safety concerns and drew online criticism after singing in the middle of an intersection in Pattaya on Monday, July 14. The witness, Ittinat Terdsaran, shared a video in a Facebook group named พัทยา (Pattaya), showing the singer dressed in elephant-themed clothing singing on a public road. In the caption, he wrote, “Pattaya, what are you doing…

  • Crime NewsThai man’s face impaled by durian in pickup crash in Buriram | Thaiger

    Thai man’s face impaled by durian in pickup crash in Buriram

    A Thai man sustained facial injuries after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup in the Isaan province of Buriram, with a durian fruit on the truck believed to be responsible for his wounds. Buriram Provincial Police officers were alerted to the accident at approximately 5pm yesterday, July 15. Police subsequently attended the scene near the Nong Muang Intersection,…

  • Phuket NewsUzbek man arrested for abusing, stealing from girlfriend in Phuket | Thaiger

    Uzbek man arrested for abusing, stealing from girlfriend in Phuket

    Phuket police officers yesterday arrested an Uzbek man on suspicion of physically abusing his girlfriend and stealing her belongings. The victim, whose nationality was not reported, filed a complaint with Wichit Police Station on Sunday, July 13, alleging that her Uzbek boyfriend, later identified as 41 year old Artur Amirbekov, had attacked her at her condominium in the Wichit sub-district…

  • Thailand NewsThai delivery rider sued for sharing client’s image leading to cyberbullying | Thaiger

    Thai delivery rider sued for sharing client’s image leading to cyberbullying

    A Thai woman is taking legal action against a parcel delivery rider after he secretly took her photograph and shared it on social media, leading to cyberbullying and body shaming. The victim, known as Mint, is seeking justice after receiving offensive comments from strangers, despite having no prior conflict with them. She shared the incident on her Facebook account, writing……

  • Chiang Mai NewsThai man arrested for assaulting autistic woman and boy in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    Thai man arrested for assaulting autistic woman and boy in Chiang Mai

    Police arrested a Thai man for physically assaulting two autistic victims, one of whom was a seven year old boy, on a footpath in Chiang Mai on Sunday, July 13. The victims, an autistic woman named JJ and her seven year old nephew Krit, contacted the Emmy Volunteer team, alleging that police officers ignored their case. The volunteer team pledged…

  • Thailand NewsThai temples ordered to limit cash holdings amid monk scandal | Thaiger

    Thai temples ordered to limit cash holdings amid monk scandal

    Following a romantic scandal involving monks, the Sangha Supreme Council issued a regulation requiring every temple across Thailand to hold no more than 100,000 baht in cash. The regulation is expected to come into effect on October 1. The scandal, which involves a Thai woman named Golf and several respected monks, captured widespread public attention. In addition to focusing on…

  • Thailand NewsTweetment needed: Woman hurt as birds smash window, roof caves in | Thaiger

    Tweetment needed: Woman hurt as birds smash window, roof caves in

    The roof of a rented house in the central province of Suphan Buri collapsed after two birds struck a second-floor window, injuring a Thai woman. The 40 year old woman, Duangkamon, sustained injuries to her left leg, knee, shoulder, and back. She showed a long laceration on her back to Channel 3, explaining that a falling roof tile caused the…

  • Pattaya NewsWrong fuel refill on minivan leads to garage fire in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Wrong fuel refill on minivan leads to garage fire in Chon Buri

    Investigating officers reported that a minivan, refuelled with the wrong type of fuel by a petrol station attendant, was behind the fire at a garage in Chon Buri on Sunday, July 13. Residents living near the garage on Porn Prapa Nimit Road in Bang Lamung district were alarmed when the blaze broke out at around 3pm. Five fire engines rushed to…

  • Thailand News2 Chinese men arrested in murder of fellow countryman in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    2 Chinese men arrested in murder of fellow countryman in Chiang Mai

    Police yesterday, July 14, arrested two Chinese men in connection with the murder of a fellow countryman in Chiang Mai province. Two other suspects remain at large. A Chinese woman filed a complaint at Chiang Saen Police Station on July 8, stating that her younger brother, Yang, had been kidnapped for ransom. The criminal gang demanded 3 million baht from her,…