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 woman brtually assaulted by neighbour over wandering ducks | Thaiger

    Thai woman brtually assaulted by neighbour over wandering ducks

    A Thai woman in the central province of Chantaburi sought justice for her mother, who was physically assaulted by a female neighbour after two ducks wandered into the neighbour‘s residence. The daughter shared the details of the assault, which occurred at around 7am on December 19, with a Facebook news page, along with black-and-white photos of her mother, 52 year…

  • Phuket NewsHong Kong man restrained by taxi drivers after rampage near Phuket airport | Thaiger

    Hong Kong man restrained by taxi drivers after rampage near Phuket airport

    A group of Thai taxi drivers restrained a foreign man from Hong Kong after he went on a rampage outside Phuket International Airport yesterday, December 23. The Facebook news page Phuket Times shared pictures of the man with a caption that read, “What’s happening near Phuket Airport this afternoon? It appears to be an altercation!” The photos showed the man…

  • Thailand NewsMissing 11 year old Thai girl found after alleged abduction by father | Thaiger

    Missing 11 year old Thai girl found after alleged abduction by father

    Yesterday, December 23, police located an 11 year old girl after her aunt filed a complaint alleging that she was kidnapped by her father from Bangkok to the central province of Chachoengsao. However, the father claimed that his daughter willingly went with him. A Thai woman, identified as Na, complained to Romklao Police Station, reporting that her 11 year old niece…

  • Thailand NewsThai man fatally attacks wife in alleged menstrual blood prank | Thaiger

    Thai man fatally attacks wife in alleged menstrual blood prank

    A Thai man fatally attacked his wife in a rice field in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani on Sunday, 22 December, claiming she pranked him by rubbing menstrual blood on his mouth. The deceased woman’s relative expressed doubt about his account. The 35 year old Thai man, Phanumart Manee-on, surrendered himself to officers at Khueang Nai Police Station following the…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk Thai man crashes car, killing police and 4 year old boy | Thaiger

    Drunk Thai man crashes car, killing police and 4 year old boy

    A 75 year old drunk man crashed his vehicle into a crowd outside a school in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday, December 23, killing a traffic police officer and a four year old schoolboy and injuring more than nine others. The fatal accident occurred at about 4.15pm yesterday outside Ban Don Kwang School on Phet Ma Tu Kla…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man assaults Pattaya transwoman over noise dispute | Thaiger

    Foreign man assaults Pattaya transwoman over noise dispute

    A foreign man physically assaulted a Thai transwoman on Sunday, December 22, following an alleged dispute over a loud noise caused by the victim in an apartment in Pattaya. A group of Thai transwomen alerted officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to the apartment on Pattaya Sai 3 Road, Banglamung district after one of their friends was assaulted. Police arrived…

  • Thailand NewsThai father allegedly kidnaps 11 year old daughter for begging | Thaiger

    Thai father allegedly kidnaps 11 year old daughter for begging

    A Thai man allegedly kidnapped his young daughter from her aunt’s home in Bangkok for begging. The man is expected to be hiding in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok. The aunt of the missing girl, Na, filed a complaint at Romklao Police Station yesterday, December 22, that her older brother Phon took her 11 year old niece named C (pseudonym) away…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother tries to assault Grab driver, mistaking him for daughter’s boyfriend | Thaiger

    Thai mother tries to assault Grab driver, mistaking him for daughter’s boyfriend

    A Grab car driver shared dashcam footage showing his passenger’s mother mistaking him for her daughter’s boyfriend and attempting to assault him. He posted the video as a warning to other app-based drivers. The driver, Tanapon “Benz” Chumwong, shared the footage on the Facebook group Grab Car Driver Club Thailand yesterday, December 22. Benz captioned the video… “Warning for Grab…

  • Thailand NewsThai police removed after video exposes traffic fine misconduct | Thaiger

    Thai police removed after video exposes traffic fine misconduct

    A viral video on Thai social media led to the temporary removal of a traffic officer from the Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, for allegedly collecting traffic fines personally. The Facebook news page Social Hunter 2022 yesterday, December 22, shared the video, which shows a traffic officer from Rattanathibet Police Station collecting an unofficial fine from a…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman arrested for fatally shooting girlfriend, ending 12-year relationship | Thaiger

    Thai woman arrested for fatally shooting girlfriend, ending 12-year relationship

    Police arrested a Thai woman for fatally shooting her girlfriend at a house in the central province of Pathum Thani on Saturday, December 21, marking the tragic end of their 12-year relationship. The fatal shooting occurred at the victim’s home in the Pruksa D Village in Pathum Thani at approximately 7.50am on Saturday. The ground floor of the property was…

  • Thailand NewsUnderage Mercedes-Benz driver and girlfriend survive after crashing into truck | Thaiger

    Underage Mercedes-Benz driver and girlfriend survive after crashing into truck

    A 16 year old Thai boy and his 17 year old girlfriend survived after the underage driver lost control of his black Mercedes-Benz, causing it to be launched onto the back of a parked six-wheel truck at a road construction site in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. Officers from Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station were alerted to the accident at about 12.30am…

  • Bangkok NewsAlcohol sale breaks record on Air India Express’s inaugural flight to Bangkok | Thaiger

    Alcohol sale breaks record on Air India Express’s inaugural flight to Bangkok

    Air India Express marked the launch of its new direct route from Surat in India to Bangkok with an unforgettable incident as passengers reportedly consumed the entire alcohol supply, valued at around 70,000 baht, before landing. The Indian low-cost airline announced in November that it would begin direct flights in December from Surat and Pune to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport,…

  • Pattaya NewsIrishman denies involvement in Thai girlfriend’s death in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Irishman denies involvement in Thai girlfriend’s death in Pattaya

    An Irishman denied any knowledge of his Thai girlfriend’s death after reportedly staying with her body for three days in an apartment in Pattaya before other residents noticed the unpleasant odour. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the five-storey apartment in Banglamung district, Pattaya, to investigate the mysterious death of 45 year old Thai woman Duangta. Police, accompanied…

  • Thailand NewsElvis of Thailand reveals duct tape secret for younger look at 78 | Thaiger

    Elvis of Thailand reveals duct tape secret for younger look at 78

    A 78 year old Thai man from Chon Buri, popularly known as the “Elvis of Thailand,” shared his unconventional tips for looking younger in a TikTok video showing him using duct tape to lift his face. The TikTok channel, @elvisthailand, was created by Somsak’s granddaughter to share his story and showcase how he remains fit and firm at his age.…

  • Thailand NewsPheu Thai members defend card photo as fortune telling, not gambling | Thaiger

    Pheu Thai members defend card photo as fortune telling, not gambling

    A group of Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) members from the Pheu Thai Party denied allegations of gambling after a photograph of them playing cards was circulated on social media. One of the BMC members claimed they were reading cards for fortune telling, not gambling. The Facebook page ชมรมSTRONGต้านทุจริต ประเทศไทย (translated as “Strong Anti-Corruption Club Thailand”) shared an image on Tuesday,…

  • Bangkok NewsThai girl forced to send explicit photos of herself and mother for game items | Thaiger

    Thai girl forced to send explicit photos of herself and mother for game items

    Bangkok police allegedly refused to take a complaint from a 10 year old girl after she was tricked into sending explicit pictures of herself and her mother in exchange for game items. The Thai mother took to her Facebook account to share the story of how her 10 year old daughter fell victim to a scammer, as a warning to…

  • Pattaya NewsHomeless woman sent to rehab after using drugs on Pattaya Beach | Thaiger

    Homeless woman sent to rehab after using drugs on Pattaya Beach

    A Thai journalist yesterday visited Pattaya Beach for a photoshoot but ended up witnessing a more dramatic scene when a homeless woman was arrested for drug use on the beach. Channel 3 reported that the journalist, whose identity remains undisclosed, arrived at Pattaya Beach yesterday afternoon, December 19, and saw a group of lifeguards gathered around a homeless woman. The…

  • Phuket NewsAustrian man denies killing Russian man in Phuket jet ski accident | Thaiger

    Austrian man denies killing Russian man in Phuket jet ski accident

    An Austrian man today denied involvement in a fatal jet ski collision with a Russian man in Phuket, which resulted in the latter’s death during the arrest. A local fisherman in the Karon area of Phuket discovered the body of 58 year old Russian man Kirill Kolovachev against a group of rocks near A Blanket & A Pillow restaurant on…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Pha Ngan drug bust: Italian, French, Russian men arrested | Thaiger

    Koh Pha Ngan drug bust: Italian, French, Russian men arrested

    Immigration Bureau officers yesterday launched a major operation into foreign drug traffickers on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, resulting in the arrest of Italian, French, and Russian suspects. Officers from the Immigration Bureau yesterday, December 19 arrested Koh Pha Ngan’s leading drug dealer, reported to be a 36 year old Italian man named…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya bar girl scams 10 million baht from South Korean man | Thaiger

    Pattaya bar girl scams 10 million baht from South Korean man

    A South Korean man lost more than 10 million baht to a Thai woman he met in Pattaya. The woman even claimed that she died of cancer to scam the foreigner out of his money. The South Korean victim, identified only as Danny, appeared on the Thai news programme ถกไม่เถียง (translated as Discussing, Not Arguing) on Channel 7 yesterday, December…

  • Thailand NewsThai party entertainer assault for allegedly sitting on client’s lap | Thaiger

    Thai party entertainer assault for allegedly sitting on client’s lap

    A Thai party entertainer in the southern province of Surat Thani is seeking justice and compensation from a client’s girlfriend who physically assaulted her for allegedly sitting on her boyfriend’s lap. The female party entertainer, Namphung Sumaporn, shared details of the assault on Facebook to seek justice for her colleague, identified only as 27 year old Bee. The incident occurred…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian call centre scammer nabbed after raping victim’s girlfriend | Thaiger

    Cambodian call centre scammer nabbed after raping victim’s girlfriend

    Police delivered justice to a Thai man tricked by a call centre scam gang in Cambodia after the leader also raped the victim’s girlfriend. The Thai couple was reunited after being separated after falling victim to a call centre scam and human trafficking gang. Together, they sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to ensure all relevant suspects were brought…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman exposes employer’s lewd advances, explicit messages | Thaiger

    Thai woman exposes employer’s lewd advances, explicit messages

    A Thai woman took to social media to expose her employer, a restaurant owner in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen, for sexually harassing her by sending lewd messages and pictures, including an image of his penis. The 30 year old victim, Nat, resigned from the restaurant and filed a complaint against the owner at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand seeks family of woman found in Germany 35 years ago | Thaiger

    Thailand seeks family of woman found in Germany 35 years ago

    The Mirror Foundation of Thailand are looking for the family of a Thai woman found dead in Germany 35 years ago so they can identify her. The foundation posted the details on its official Facebook page yesterday, December 18, along with an artist’s simulation of her appearance and an image of the clothing she was wearing when discovered. The details…

  • Phuket News2 foreigners caught pulling police-seized motorcycle in Phuket (video) | Thaiger

    2 foreigners caught pulling police-seized motorcycle in Phuket (video)

    A viral video surfaced yesterday showing two foreigners ignoring a Thai police wheel clamp and legal consequences, as they pulled a police-seized motorcycle along a road in Phuket. The video, shared on Facebook by a Thai man named Somsak Lerchai, quickly gained attention. In his caption, Somsak sarcastically remarked, “Wheel lock doesn’t work with Grade A tourists. #OneDayButThousandsSituations.” In the…

  • Thailand News12 year old girl freed from sexual assaults by uncle, grandfather | Thaiger

    12 year old girl freed from sexual assaults by uncle, grandfather

    The non-profit organisation Be One rescued a 12 year old Thai girl in the central province of Kanchanaburi who had been a victim of sexual assaults by her uncle and grandfather. Her father claimed he was too embarrassed to take legal action. Be One President Wanna “Ton Or” Palamart and her team members visited a school in the Tha Mueang…

  • Bangkok News2 Vietnamese men arrested for thefts at love hotel, over 500 evidence seized | Thaiger

    2 Vietnamese men arrested for thefts at love hotel, over 500 evidence seized

    Police arrested two Vietnamese men at a love hotel in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok yesterday, December 18, following a spate of thefts in the area. Over 500 pieces of evidence were seized. Officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station received multiple complaints regarding thefts in the Bang Bua Thong, Bang Kruai, Bang Si Mueang, and Chaiyaphruek areas of the province. A covert…

  • Thailand NewsCCTV footage leads to arrest of caretaker for abuse of old woman | Thaiger

    CCTV footage leads to arrest of caretaker for abuse of old woman

    Police arrested a Thai caretaker for brutally abusing an 85 year old bedridden woman during her employment at the victim’s home in Bangkok. The victim’s son sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after viewing the CCTV footage of the brutal abuse of his mother. He filed a complaint against the suspect, later identified as 49 year old Napasorn, with…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s first F1 race planned for Bangkok’s Chatuchak by 2027 | Thaiger

    Thailand’s first F1 race planned for Bangkok’s Chatuchak by 2027

    The Thai government is continuing the Formula One (F1) project initiated by former Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin, with plans to hold Thailand’s first F1 race in the Chatuchak neighbourhood of Bangkok. F1 enthusiasts were given hope after former PM Srettha discussed the project with the race organisers during his visit to France in March this year. The former PM…

  • Thailand NewsThai husband shoots wife dead after alleged affair with tomboy | Thaiger

    Thai husband shoots wife dead after alleged affair with tomboy

    A Thai man in the Isaan province of Roi Et shot his wife dead in front of their son and the wife’s tomboy friend after suspecting his wife of having an affair with the tomboy. Police arrested the 49 year old Thai man, Boonlai, in the Nikhom Kham Soi district of Mukdahan yesterday, December 17, for the murder of his…