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 NewsChinese engineer arrested in Thailand with 41.5 tonnes of illegal chemicals (video) | Thaiger

    Chinese engineer arrested in Thailand with 41.5 tonnes of illegal chemicals (video)

    The National Resources and Environmental Natural Resources (NREN) raided a factory in the central province of Prachin Buri, discovering 41.5 tonnes of chemical substances and arresting a Chinese engineer found working alone. This factory raid followed earlier action on September 3, when officials raided three recycling factories in the area. The three factories were ordered to close in accordance with…

  • Thailand News3 foreigners arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Europe | Thaiger

    3 foreigners arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Europe

    The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and Thai Customs officials arrested three drug smuggling foreigners, two Malaysians and one Singaporean, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok for attempting to smuggle cannabis to Italy and the UK. Officials received a tip-off that certain foreigners intended to use Thailand as a route to traffic cannabis into Italy and the UK,…

  • Thailand NewsLotto lost: Man seeks justice after girlfriend makes off with jackpot | Thaiger

    Lotto lost: Man seeks justice after girlfriend makes off with jackpot

    A Thai man in the eastern province of Rayong is seeking justice after his girlfriend scarpered with his 350,000 baht lottery prize, leaving him only 50,000 baht. She justified the theft by saying he never took her on holiday or to a nice restaurant. The man took to social media to search for his girlfriend and appealed to the local…

  • Phuket NewsRussian driver allegedly flees responsibility after Phuket accident | Thaiger

    Russian driver allegedly flees responsibility after Phuket accident

    A Thai man demanded that a Russian pickup driver take responsibility for a car accident on Rawai Road in Phuket on October 29 after the foreign man twice failed to appear at a police station. The Phuket Times reported on October 29 that the Russian man, whose name remains undisclosed, allegedly ignored a red light on Rawai Road and drove…

  • Thailand NewsThai man assaults transwoman in Buriram for pulling ‘funny face’ | Thaiger

    Thai man assaults transwoman in Buriram for pulling ‘funny face’

    A Thai man physically assaulted a Thai transwoman during a traditional boat racing festival in the Isaan province of Buriram, following his girlfriend’s order after they argued on social media. The news Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi V+) shared the story of the 19 year old transgender victim yesterday, November 3, after the victim approached the page to seek justice. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman assaulted by Chinese man for rejecting him (video) | Thaiger

    Thai transwoman assaulted by Chinese man for rejecting him (video)

    A Thai transwoman filed a complaint against a Chinese man for physically assaulting her after she rejected his advances in an entertainment venue car park in the eastern province of Rayong on Saturday, November 2. The 25 year old transgender victim, whose name remains undisclosed, reported the physical assault to Pluak Daeng Police Station and shared CCTV footage from the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man slaps famous lawyer allegedly over criticism of Islam | Thaiger

    Thai man slaps famous lawyer allegedly over criticism of Islam

    A Thai man slapped a famous lawyer during an interview at the Central Investigation Bureau’s Complaint Centre in Bangkok today, November 1, claiming he was offended by the lawyer’s criticism of Islam. Pictures and videos of the incident, in which renowned lawyer Dhammarat Sarapanya was slapped, circulated on Thai social media this afternoon. Dhammarat was seen giving an interview at…

  • Thailand NewsMonks under ‘charm’ fire for selling Moo Deng amulets | Thaiger

    Monks under ‘charm’ fire for selling Moo Deng amulets

    A wave of drama unfolded when Thai monks from a temple in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri introduced Moo Deng amulets, sparking concern among residents. Locals worry that these charms could make people excessively gullible. The pygmy hippo Moo Deng has become a sensation among Thais and foreigners alike. Moo Deng has drawn thousands of visitors to the…

  • Thailand NewsMurder-suicide attempt: Burmese man dies after stabbing Thai girlfriend | Thaiger

    Murder-suicide attempt: Burmese man dies after stabbing Thai girlfriend

    A Burmese man stabbed his Thai girlfriend and committed suicide following her discovery that he had a legal wife in Myanmar and her request to end the relationship. The Thai woman survived the attack and remains in hospital. The Burmese man, 29 year old Htet, attempted to murder his Thai girlfriend, 24 year old Jiraporn, yesterday, October 31. However, only…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher’s close call: Drug addict hides in her room | Thaiger

    Thai teacher’s close call: Drug addict hides in her room

    A Thai teacher narrowly escaped danger after discovering a drug addict hiding in her welfare accommodation near a school in the Thong Pha Phum district, in Kanchanaburi province. The teacher reported the incident to Thong Pha Phum Police Station on Wednesday, October 30, after finding the Thai man in her room. She shared CCTV footage with the police as evidence,…

  • Bangkok NewsSouth Korean man takes an ‘unfare’ ride in stolen Bangkok taxi | Thaiger

    South Korean man takes an ‘unfare’ ride in stolen Bangkok taxi

    Police yesterday arrested a South Korean man for stealing a taxi parked near a petrol station in the Chatuchak neighbourhood of Bangkok. Officers from Bang Sue Police Station arrested the South Korean man, 52 year old Kim Hwangil, yesterday, October 31, shortly after he stole a blue Toyota Altis taxi with the registration plate ทฬ 9000 Bangkok, from 38 year…

  • Thailand NewsDrug-addicted Thai man kills 4 month old daughter with pesticide | Thaiger

    Drug-addicted Thai man kills 4 month old daughter with pesticide

    A drug-addicted Thai man in the central province of Lopburi confessed to adding pesticide to a milk bottle which resulted in the death of his four month old daughter. The 45 year old man, Suriya Thippaha, took his son-in-law, 39 year old Chatmongkhon Chaiyatha, to Lamsonthi Police Station in Lopburi province, accusing him of killing his four month old granddaughter…

  • Thailand NewsThai schoolboy stabs classmate over school bus seat dispute | Thaiger

    Thai schoolboy stabs classmate over school bus seat dispute

    A Thai schoolboy from a school in the northern province of Sukhothai today stabbed his classmate on a school bus, reportedly following an argument over seats. Officers from Sri Satchanalai Police Station were called to investigate the stabbing on a school bus parked along a road in the Sri Satchanalai district of Sukhothai at around 7.30am, today, October 31. The…

  • Thailand NewsKnicker-fetish thief targets black and pink panties in Pathum Thani | Thaiger

    Knicker-fetish thief targets black and pink panties in Pathum Thani

    Police officers are on the hunt for a man with a ladies’ knicker fetish, specifically targeting black and pink ones. The kinky suspect, who has been travelling by pickup truck, has been stealing underwear from residents in the central province of Pathum Thani. One of the victims, 35 year old Sukanda Kaewkanya, filed a complaint at Sam Khok Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsSchool scandal: Education official in hot water for midday snooze | Thaiger

    School scandal: Education official in hot water for midday snooze

    The Office of the Basic Education Commission is investigating an educational official in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan who was allegedly sleeping at work and finishing her duties early after lunch. The Facebook pages ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน (Watchdog Anti-corruption Organisation of Thailand) and ร้ายกาจ (Wicked!) shared pictures and videos of the official, identified only as “Aunty Fon,” sleeping on duty…

  • Pattaya NewsGood Samaritans stop Pattaya transwoman stealing from German | Thaiger

    Good Samaritans stop Pattaya transwoman stealing from German

    Two Thai Good Samaritans helped a German man catch a transwoman who attempted to steal the foreigner‘s wallet near Soi 10 in Pattaya this morning. A 33 year old motorcycle taxi rider, Prathin, today, October 31, called officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to arrest the transgender suspect, 38 year old Thawatchai, along Pattaya Sai Song Road near Soi Pattaya 10.…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok hospital manager criticised following pharmacist’s suicide | Thaiger

    Bangkok hospital manager criticised following pharmacist’s suicide

    Opinions among Thai netizens are divided after viewing a conversation between a manager at Rama 9 Hospital in Bangkok and a pharmacist who recently committed suicide, leaving a note claiming that pressure from his manager led to his tragic decision. Esor News yesterday, October 30, shared screenshots of the conversation between the hospital manager named Aof and the pharmacist named…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk gives 40 baht bribe to silence 5 year old sex abuse victim | Thaiger

    Thai monk gives 40 baht bribe to silence 5 year old sex abuse victim

    A Thai monk attempted to cover up sexually abusing a five year old girl at a temple in the central province of Nakhon Pathom by giving the young victim 40 baht in cash. The victim’s 62 year old grandmother requested Channel 3 to help bring justice to her young granddaughter. The woman explained that the sexual assault took place on October…

  • Thailand NewsThai citizenship granted to 483,000 immigrants to boost economy | Thaiger

    Thai citizenship granted to 483,000 immigrants to boost economy

    The Thai Cabinet approved Thai citizenship to 483,000 immigrants in a move aimed at boosting the economy. The decision met with disagreement from many Thai residents. The spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Jirayu Huangsub, announced on Tuesday, October 29, that the Thai Cabinet and the Office of National Security Council agreed in their meeting to grant citizenship to 483,000 immigrants.…

  • Chiang Mai NewsMonk on the run: Abbott crashes and dashes after bail (video) | Thaiger

    Monk on the run: Abbott crashes and dashes after bail (video)

    A Thai abbot crashed his pickup into a prison guard’s car on a road in Chiang Mai, seriously injuring the guard. The monk later disappeared after being granted bail. The public raised suspicions of corruption in the road accident case involving the abbot and the prison guard in Chiang Mai. The accident occurred on October 24 but the suspect, the abbot…

  • Thailand NewsiCon Group CEO to sue former members and presenter over negative statements | Thaiger

    iCon Group CEO to sue former members and presenter over negative statements

    The lawyer representing iCon Group CEO Waratphol “Paul” Waratworakul, declared intentions to sue seven former members and a former presenter. They are accused of causing harm to the company by making negative statements across various media platforms. A total of 18 leading members of the iCon Group are currently in detention for alleged public fraud and the importation of false information…

  • Thailand NewsThai millionaire reveals lawyer’s 71 million baht fraud, political links | Thaiger

    Thai millionaire reveals lawyer’s 71 million baht fraud, political links

    A Thai millionaire returned to Thailand from France to take legal action against a well-known lawyer, who allegedly swindled 71 million baht from her. She also disclosed a secret meeting in Hong Kong involving high-ranking Thai politicians. The millionaire, Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert, attended an interview with former political activist Sondhi Limthongkul to publicly reveal the details of the issues with…

  • Thailand NewsPolice flush out Thai teen’s mall bathroom masturbating video call | Thaiger

    Police flush out Thai teen’s mall bathroom masturbating video call

    Police issued a warning to a perverted 19 year old Thai teen who engaged in a video sex phone call and masturbated in a bathroom of a shopping mall in the central province of Chai Nat. A shocked shopping mall visitor alerted staff members today, October 30, after witnessing the teenager, identified only as P, masturbating in one of the…

  • Thailand NewsAustralian man dies of suspected drug overdose in Pattaya hotel | Thaiger

    Australian man dies of suspected drug overdose in Pattaya hotel

    An Australian man died today of an alleged drug overdose in a Pattaya hotel, according to a heavily intoxicated friend. Officers from the Mueang Pattaya Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Foundation were called today, October 30, to investigate the death at a hotel on Pattaya Sai Sam Road in the Bang Lamung district. The dead Australian…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket road rebels: Law takes a backseat as foreign bikers run wild | Thaiger

    Phuket road rebels: Law takes a backseat as foreign bikers run wild

    Police have yet to take legal action against two foreign motorcyclists who were caught on video riding dangerously down a main road in Phuket. A Thai motorist who witnessed the reckless actions of the two foreign riders yesterday, October 29, recorded a video of their traffic violations and shared it with Phuket Times, today, October 30. The news page shared…

  • Phuket NewsFrench duo’s extortion plan fails to baguette away with it in Phuket | Thaiger

    French duo’s extortion plan fails to baguette away with it in Phuket

    Two foreign men, believed to be French nationals, reportedly attempted to extort 2,000 baht from a Thai tourist in the Patong area of Phuket on Monday. The Thai victim shared his shocking experience on Monday, October 28, with Phuket Times to warn other tourists and to urge action from the local police. The victim revealed that the incident took place…

  • Thailand NewsMichelin chef Jay Fai cooks up clarity: ‘I’m not closing my restaurant’ (video) | Thaiger

    Michelin chef Jay Fai cooks up clarity: ‘I’m not closing my restaurant’ (video)

    Renowned Thai chef and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Jay Fai Pratu Phee denied rumours of her retirement, clarifying that it was a misunderstanding. The 81 year old street food legend also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of Thailand to try her food. Recently, multiple media outlets reported that Supinya Jansuta, better known as Jay Fai, planned to close…

  • Thailand NewsKind Thai couple share burden with unemployed job seeker (video) | Thaiger

    Kind Thai couple share burden with unemployed job seeker (video)

    A benevolent Thai couple in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima offered help and support to an unemployed man who walked four days from his home province in search of work, even though the couple had just lost their jobs too. The Thai woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared the video when she and her husband met the unemployed man…

  • Thailand NewsGerman man dies in Koh Phayam resort, candy found during CPR | Thaiger

    German man dies in Koh Phayam resort, candy found during CPR

    A German man died at a resort on Koh Phayam, an island in the southern province of Ranong. A piece of candy may have been spat out of his mouth during CPR but officers concluded that the cause of death was a pre-existing medical condition. Officers from Pak Nam Ranong Police Station were alerted to the death of the German national, 57…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman survives abduction, assault by influential ex-boyfriend | Thaiger

    Thai woman survives abduction, assault by influential ex-boyfriend

    A Thai woman is seeking protection after surviving an abduction and brutal assault by her ex-boyfriend, who is reportedly a high-ranking government official in the central province of Pathum Thani. The assistant nurse, identified as 27 year old A, reached out to the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive and Channel 7, fearing that she would not receive protection or justice from…