Petch Petpailin

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 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…

  • Thailand NewsTangmo’s death: 4 suspects stand firm in innocence ahead of verdict

    Tangmo’s death: 4 suspects stand firm in innocence ahead of verdict

    Four suspects in the death of renowned Thai actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong visited Nonthaburi Provincial Court today, November 7, to plead their innocence for the last time before the court delivers its verdict. The lifeless body of the famous Thai actress, Tangmo, was found on February 26, 2022, at Phibun Songkhram Pier along the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi province…

  • Thailand NewsLove scam: Thai man loses 5,000 baht and motorcycle to boyfriend

    Love scam: Thai man loses 5,000 baht and motorcycle to boyfriend

    A Thai man in the central province of Lop Buri lost 5,000 baht in cash and a motorcycle to his boyfriend, whom he had been dating for three months. The 30 year old victim named Sun filed a complaint against his 22 year old boyfriend, Golf, at Mueang Lop Buri Police Station on October 31 and revealed the full story…

  • Koh Samui NewsLocals reel in Thai man stranded at sea for 2-hours near Koh Samui (video)

    Locals reel in Thai man stranded at sea for 2-hours near Koh Samui (video)

    Locals on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, came to the aid of a Thai man who accidentally fell into the sea yesterday and was stranded, treading water for two hours. Samui Association Rescue Volunteers were alerted by locals at around 9am yesterday, November 6, that the Thai man, later identified as 34 year old Sanadate,…

  • Thailand NewsJealous Thai man kills mistress and commits suicide in Rayong

    Jealous Thai man kills mistress and commits suicide in Rayong

    A Thai man killed his mistress and then committed suicide out of jealousy at a house in the Pluak Daeng district in the eastern province of Rayong. Their bodies were discovered on Tuesday, November 5. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station investigated the deaths of a 32 year old Thai man named Rath and a 30 year old Thai woman…

  • Bangkok NewsVIP chauffeur punches security guard in parking dispute at Bangkok airport (video)

    VIP chauffeur punches security guard in parking dispute at Bangkok airport (video)

    A chauffeur for a VIP foreign passenger punched a security guard at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok yesterday following an argument over parking at the entrance to the passenger terminal. The 47 year old security team leader, Sergeant Thanakrit, filed a complaint against the assailant, 41 year old Worravit, at the Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station after the incident, which occurred…

  • Thailand NewsThai man bites transgender girlfriend’s cheek but love heals the wound

    Thai man bites transgender girlfriend’s cheek but love heals the wound

    A Thai man in the Isaan province of Udon Thani apologised to his transgender girlfriend after he bit her cheek, causing it to bleed, following an accusation of theft. The transgender woman forgave him. A patrol officer from the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station received a report about a violent altercation between the couple, which was occurring in a community…

  • Thailand NewsThai piano teacher accuses renowned lawyer of attempted rape

    Thai piano teacher accuses renowned lawyer of attempted rape

    A Thai piano teacher accused renowned lawyer Sittha Biabangkerd of attempted rape, sharing CCTV footage of the alleged incident with news outlets. Sittha’s name will be familiar to many as he was recently accused by Thai millionaire Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert of swindling her out of 71 million baht. She claimed that Sittha deceived her into investing in an online…

  • Thailand NewsLaotian mother appeals for hearing aids for blue-eyed twins with rare condition

    Laotian mother appeals for hearing aids for blue-eyed twins with rare condition

    A Laotian mother in the Isaan province of Nakhon Phanom is seeking public support for hearing aids for her twin daughters, who are hearing and speech impaired and have blue eyes due to Waardenburg syndrome. The two girls with bright blue eyes went viral on social media after a Facebook user, Wachi Wachi, shared their pictures on Monday, November 4.…

  • Bangkok NewsBritish and Dutch men arrested in Bangkok for drug trafficking

    British and Dutch men arrested in Bangkok for drug trafficking

    Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested a British man and a Dutch man at a condominium in Bangkok yesterday for drug trafficking. They were found in possession of 210 grammes of ecstasy and over 37 grammes of cannabis. The ONCB officers held a press conference today, November 6, to provide details on the arrests of…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk denies sex with woman, claims she helped him count bottles

    Thai monk denies sex with woman, claims she helped him count bottles

    A 70 year old Thai monk denied an allegation of sexual activity with a woman at a temple in the Isaan province of Buriram, claiming the woman helped him count water bottles. A 53 year old man, named Preecha, told Channel 3 that he suspected the 70 year old monk, Boonsong, of having sexual relations with multiple women. He said…

  • Phuket NewsIsraeli man ‘wheelies’ into trouble with viral Phuket beach stunt

    Israeli man ‘wheelies’ into trouble with viral Phuket beach stunt

    A viral video of an Israeli man carelessly riding a motorcycle on Kamala Beach in the Kathu district of Phuket led to him receiving a 5,000-baht fine yesterday, November 5. The video of the Israeli motorcyclist was shared by a witness in a chat group on both LINE and Facebook. The witness captioned it, “Kamala Beach Racing!” The footage showed…

  • Thailand NewsBig Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint

    Big Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint

    The wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, filed a lawsuit against a woman and her police officer husband for allegedly lodging a false theft complaint accusing her of stealing gold and cash valued at 5.7 million baht. Sirinatda Hakparn, the wife of Big Joke, visited Phra Kanong Police Station on October 24 to deny accusations of theft…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok sings the blues: Cops bust Chinese in illegal karaoke bar

    Bangkok sings the blues: Cops bust Chinese in illegal karaoke bar

    Police officers raided an illegal karaoke bar in the Huay Kwang district of Bangkok yesterday, arresting 26 Chinese nationals involved in a drug party. Officers from Huay Kwang Police Station and the Youth and Women’s Welfare Centre received a tip-off about the illegal bar and acted swiftly, conducting the raid yesterday, November 5. Upon arrival, they encountered a 25 year…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram mother bars her son: Prison bedroom sparks outrage

    Buriram mother bars her son: Prison bedroom sparks outrage

    A Thai mother in the Isaan province of Buriram is facing criticism and may face legal charges for constructing a prison-like bedroom for her drug-addicted son. Journalists from multiple news outlets visited the house on Hak Road in Buriram’s Nang Rong district to interview 64 year old Saraphee and see the prison-like bedroom she built for her 42 year old…

  • Thailand NewsWorld’s most beautiful ship, Amerigo Vespucci, docks in Phuket for free tours

    World’s most beautiful ship, Amerigo Vespucci, docks in Phuket for free tours

    The Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci, often hailed as the “most beautiful ship in the world,” is docked in Phuket and welcoming visitors aboard for free tours from tomorrow, November 6 to 10. This legendary vessel was built in 1931 and named after the Italian explorer and navigator Amerigo Vespucci. The ship, measuring 101 metres in length and 15.5 metres…

  • Thailand News3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter (video)

    3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter (video)

    Locals in the Pracha Ruamjai Community in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district rescued three children today after they were reportedly physically abused by a female babysitter. Residents called Prachachuen Police Station and the Ruam Katanyu Foundation to bring the three young victims to a safe place. The children were aged five years, seven months, and six months, with the five year old…

  • Thailand NewsFortune teller ‘decorates’ bank account with 66 million baht scam

    Fortune teller ‘decorates’ bank account with 66 million baht scam

    A 77 year old Thai woman and her daughter accused a famous Thai fortune teller of swindling 66 million baht from their family by tricking them into paying for overpriced home decorations to bring good luck. The story of the elderly woman and her daughter was shared by the Facebook news page บิ๊กเกรียน (Big Kren) on Sunday, November 3. In…

  • Thailand NewsHoly smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal

    Holy smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal

    The deputy abbot of a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham renounced his monkhood last night after being accused of having a girlfriend and providing her with a luxurious lifestyle. The deputy abbot’s violation of monastic rules was first revealed by the Facebook news page, คุณท้าวศรีสุวรรณภิรมย์ภักดี (Khun Thao Srisuwan Phiromphakdee), yesterday, November 4. The page began the story…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman endures 18 years pain after nurse leaves needle in vagina

    Thai woman endures 18 years pain after nurse leaves needle in vagina

    A Thai woman in the southern province of Narathiwat contacted the Paveena Foundation for Children and Women after a nurse accidentally left a needle in her vagina while stitching her up following childbirth. A community leader in the Cho-airong district of Narathiwat brought the case of the 36 year old victim to the foundation yesterday, November 4. The leader explained…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge

    Pattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge

    A drunk Thai woman in Pattaya deliberately crashed her pickup truck into her lover after he went on a four-day drinking binge with his friends without returning home. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called to the car park of Tung Klom-Tarn Man Temple in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at about 1pm yesterday, November 4, to address a disturbance…