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 NewsKidnapping hoax unmasked: Mum’s fake abduction tale sends public into a spin | Thaiger

    Kidnapping hoax unmasked: Mum’s fake abduction tale sends public into a spin

    Police confirmed the safety of a seven year old Thai girl after her mother faked her abduction on social media, causing panic and confusion among the public. The Thai mother, whose identity remains undisclosed, took to Facebook to claim that her seven year old daughter, named Omyim, was missing. The mother stated that the girl disappeared near an international school…

  • Thailand NewsMan wanted for fake murder threats at Khon Kaen shopping mall | Thaiger

    Man wanted for fake murder threats at Khon Kaen shopping mall

    Police are searching for a man for making fake murder threats on social media, claiming he would randomly kill people at a shopping mall in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. A Thai netizen filed a complaint with Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station after encountering a threatening post in a Facebook group for locals in Khon Kaen province. The man, whose…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother suspects grandmother killed her 1 month old baby | Thaiger

    Thai mother suspects grandmother killed her 1 month old baby

    A Thai mother suspects her baby’s grandmother of killing her one month old child at the in-laws’ home in the Nong Prue district of Chon Buri. The 28 year old mother, Am, and her husband asked the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women to investigate the death of their newborn baby, Paeng, who was only one month and 25 days…

  • Thailand NewsCash-out: Old German man ends life after costly romance | Thaiger

    Cash-out: Old German man ends life after costly romance

    A 91 year old German man committed suicide at his home in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, after his Thai girlfriend repeatedly asked him for money. He had reportedly lost more than 30 million baht to this woman. Officers from Bang Phli Police Station investigated the suicide of the 91 year old German, Bothmer Arnulf, at his home in the…

  • Thailand NewsPoisoned justice: CSD to wrap up cyanide serial killer cases | Thaiger

    Poisoned justice: CSD to wrap up cyanide serial killer cases

    The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers reported today that they would submit the summary of the 14 cases that rocked Thailand involving the cyanide serial killer. The CSD revealed today, October 17, that they would present the summary to the prosecutor by the end of October. The suspect is expected to be sentenced for one major case in November. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai man wanted for raping two disabled girls for over 2 years | Thaiger

    Thai man wanted for raping two disabled girls for over 2 years

    Police summoned a Thai man to answer a legal charge of sexually abusing two disabled sisters over two years while the victims worked as maids at his home in the central province of Singburi. The girls’ 31 year old mother, Dao, turned to Channel 7 for help after her two daughters were raped revealing the rapist’s lawyer threatened her not to take…

  • Thailand NewsPeople’s Party MP denies speeding after Parliament car park collision | Thaiger

    People’s Party MP denies speeding after Parliament car park collision

    A People’s Party MP denied driving at high speed following a collision in the parliament car park building yesterday. The car accident, which occurred on the B2 floor of the car park, was reported by Thai media yesterday, October 16. The collision reportedly took place in a section of the parking lot reserved for MPs, involving a black sedan and a…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok bombshell: Chilling find at iCon Group office turns heads | Thaiger

    Bangkok bombshell: Chilling find at iCon Group office turns heads

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers dashed to the scene this afternoon after a resident made a chilling discovery at the iCon Group office in Soi Ramintra 9, Bang Khen district, Bangkok. What first appeared to be a hazardous bomb left locals trembling in shock but turned out to be a well-crafted fake. The bomb packed ominously in a black briefcase,…

  • Thailand NewsOver 830 tonnes of drug precursor seized in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Over 830 tonnes of drug precursor seized in northern Thailand

    The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) officers seized more than 830 tonnes of drug precursors at a warehouse in the Mae Sot district, in the northern province of Tak, owned by Chinese nationals. Officers from the ONCB, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), local police, and administrative authorities raided a warehouse on Mae Sot Road in the Mae…

  • Thailand News2 Thai cops suspended after South Korean livestreams from cell (video) | Thaiger

    2 Thai cops suspended after South Korean livestreams from cell (video)

    Two Thai police officers in Chon Buri province are under investigation after a South Korean drug suspect livestreamed himself during his detention, claiming he had special privileges because he paid the officers. The alleged corruption at Bang Lamung Police Station in Chon Buri was exposed after South Korean news agency Maeil Business Newspaper reported the incident on Tuesday, October 15.…

  • Thailand NewsIndonesian tourists and driver dodge fire disaster on coach (video) | Thaiger

    Indonesian tourists and driver dodge fire disaster on coach (video)

    Fifty Indonesian tourists and a Thai driver last night safely escaped from a fire that broke out on a coach bus parked on a road in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. The fire was reported to Pak Chong Police Station and firefighters yesterday, October 16, at about 7.40pm. The incident occurred on a coach bus parked on the Old…

  • Thailand NewsiCon-venient truth: Cops swoop to arrest 18 in fraud bust scandal | Thaiger

    iCon-venient truth: Cops swoop to arrest 18 in fraud bust scandal

    Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) dramatically swooped to arrest 18 key members of iCon Group, including its CEO, three well-known celebrities, and other key suspects over allegations of fraud. Shocking revelations from multiple victims and former members have exposed iCon Group Group’s dodgy business model, which appears to mirror a Ponzi scheme. Many investors lost their life savings,…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man’s tattoo blunder: ‘Love, peace, and curry’ | Thaiger

    Foreign man’s tattoo blunder: ‘Love, peace, and curry’

    A foreign man sparked a social media frenzy after showing off his new Thai tattoo, only for eagle-eyed netizens to point out a major mix-up. The man shared the inked message on the Reddit platform last week, using the handle thirstyfridays, claiming it said “love, peace, and harmony.” But, in a twist of culinary confusion, the Thai words “แกงเขียวหวานเผ็ดไก่” (Kaeng Khiao Wan…

  • Thailand NewsThailand Cabinet hits the right note with concert campaign | Thaiger

    Thailand Cabinet hits the right note with concert campaign

    In a major bid to turn up the volume on tourism, the Thai Cabinet has launched a sensational music campaign aimed at luring world-famous artists to rock out in Thailand! With the goal of boosting both tourism and investment, it’s time for the Kingdom of Thailand to take centre stage. At a press conference yesterday, October 15, Prime Minister’s Office…

  • Thailand NewsSearch continues for 12 year old Thai girl missing for 12 days | Thaiger

    Search continues for 12 year old Thai girl missing for 12 days

    A Thai mother and aunt in the southern province of Phang Nga are searching for her 12 year old girl, who has been missing for 12 days since October 5, when the family left the girl alone at home to attend a vegetarian festival. Wandee Hanhuan, the aunt of the 12 year old missing girl, Poonyanut “Sompoy” Kayankhai, took to…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket taxi driver hits foreign man on airport zebra crossing | Thaiger

    Phuket taxi driver hits foreign man on airport zebra crossing

    A Thai taxi driver hit a foreign man on a zebra crossing at Phuket International Airport yesterday leaving the man with serious injuries. The Phuket Times reported the accident yesterday, October 15. “An airport taxi with a green registration plate hit a foreign tourist on a zebra crossing at Phuket Airport. The foreigner lost consciousness and had a bloody wound…

  • Thailand NewsThai man allegedly fakes wife’s suicide after adultery lawsuit | Thaiger

    Thai man allegedly fakes wife’s suicide after adultery lawsuit

    Police arrested a Thai man for allegedly killing his wife and faking her suicide after she sued him for adultery and gained ownership of all assets earned during their relationship. A Thai woman was rushed to a hospital in the northern province of Nan in August. Her husband, 45 year old Somchai, told the medical team that his wife committed…

  • Thailand NewsThai tomboy kills her half-brother in SUV over sibling envy | Thaiger

    Thai tomboy kills her half-brother in SUV over sibling envy

    Police arrested a Thai tomboy for killing her half-brother in an SUV parked on a road in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. She claimed she was envious of her brother, who received more love and care from their father. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station were alerted to the serious stabbing on Monday, October 14, and rushed to…

  • Thailand News125 million baht in assets temporarily seized in iCon Group scandal | Thaiger

    125 million baht in assets temporarily seized in iCon Group scandal

    The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) temporarily seized 125 million baht in assets from the iCon Group CEO and three key members of the executive board for up to 90 days during an investigation into its alleged Ponzi scheme. The AMLO issued an official statement yesterday, October 15, announcing that the assets of the four main leaders of the iCon Group…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man questioned after girlfriend’s fatal fall at Bangkok condo | Thaiger

    Thai man questioned after girlfriend’s fatal fall at Bangkok condo

    A Thai woman plunged to death from the 12th floor of her condominium in the Rama 9 neighbourhood of Bangkok following a dispute with her boyfriend. The death of the 25 year old woman, whose name remains undisclosed, was reported to the Hua Mark Police Station at around 10pm yesterday, October 15. Her body was found near a swimming pool…

  • Thailand NewsThai singer Tik Shiro charged with drink driving after fatal crash (video) | Thaiger

    Thai singer Tik Shiro charged with drink driving after fatal crash (video)

    Police charged Thai singer Sirisak “Tik” Nantasane, also known as Tik Shiro, with drink driving after he crashed his van into a motorcycle, resulting in one fatality on October 10. The victim, 28 year old Thai woman Thianporn “Meji” Siwapornpithak, lost her life, while her brother, Jakkaphat “Junior” Siwapornpithak, was seriously injured after the well-known singer Tik collided with their…

  • Pattaya NewsShorely not: Pattaya official demands justice after sea-pee clash | Thaiger

    Shorely not: Pattaya official demands justice after sea-pee clash

    A municipal official in Pattaya is seeking justice after two Thai men attempted to assault him for warning them not to pee in the sea. The men also refused to pay fines for their wrongdoing. The chief of Jomtien Pattaya Municipality Office, Sawate Permpoon, reached out to Channel 7 to share the confrontation with two Thai men on Sunday, October…

  • Thailand NewsBurmese man fakes seizure and death after sexual assault arrest | Thaiger

    Burmese man fakes seizure and death after sexual assault arrest

    A Burmese man faked a seizure and death at a police station to avoid detention after he was arrested for sexually assaulting a Thai woman at a market in the central province of Chachoengsao. An off-duty police officer, Sakchai, and witnesses at Bang Wua Temple Market on Bangna-Trat Road in the Bang Pakong district helped the 23 year old Thai woman…

  • Thailand NewsBelief in ghosts ignored: Thieves steal from cinerary urns in Buriram temples | Thaiger

    Belief in ghosts ignored: Thieves steal from cinerary urns in Buriram temples

    Residents urged the police to swiftly arrest thieves who stole money kept in the cinerary urns of their deceased family members at four temples in the Isaan province of Buriram, allegedly to buy drugs. In line with Thai Buddhist traditions, it is customary to place coins in urns or containers with the ashes and bones of the cremated deceased, with…

  • Phuket NewsLove triangle turns deadly in Phuket with fatal point-blank shooting | Thaiger

    Love triangle turns deadly in Phuket with fatal point-blank shooting

    A fatal shooting over a love triangle occurred outside Katu Police Station in Phuket on Sunday, October 13, when two men and one woman arranged a meeting to resolve the matter. Officers at Katu Police Station followed a white pickup belonging to the gunman, later identified as 32 year old Thitipong, who fled the scene after the shooting. Police managed…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman arrested for drunk driving bites, punches cop | Thaiger

    Thai transwoman arrested for drunk driving bites, punches cop

    A Thai transwoman failed to escape a drunk driving arrest at a checkpoint in the northern province of Lampang, so she opted to bite and punch one of the police officers during her arrest. Officers from Mueang Lampang Police Station set up the checkpoint on Duangrat Road in the Suan Dok sub-district, Mueang district, Lampang, on the night of Sunday,…

  • Thailand NewsiCon Group leaves 635 investors short-changed in 232 million baht bust | Thaiger

    iCon Group leaves 635 investors short-changed in 232 million baht bust

    In the wake of the iCon Group’s alleged Ponzi scheme scandal, 635 people filed complaints against the company, reporting losses exceeding 232 million baht. Investigations are currently underway into the involvement of a policeman, a politician, and a fraudulent doctor linked to the organisation. The iCon Group, a beauty and supplementary products company, has become a hot topic in Thailand…

  • Thailand NewsNaga cave finds: Udon Thani temple’s trashy treasure trove (video) | Thaiger

    Naga cave finds: Udon Thani temple’s trashy treasure trove (video)

    A temple in the Isaan province of Udon Thani discovered used sanitary pads, dirty underwear, clothing, and infectious materials from a hospital within the structure of an unfinished Naga waterfall cave. The Laotian monk, Lin Sujitto, from Pa Don Thuen Temple in the Ban Phue district of Udon Thani province, took to social media to share his shocking discovery of…

  • Thailand News31 Thai university students injured in Nakhon Pathom bus accident | Thaiger

    31 Thai university students injured in Nakhon Pathom bus accident

    A coach bus driver crashed into a 12-wheel truck carrying pigs on Phet Kasem Road in the central province of Nakhon Pathom yesterday, October 14, leaving 31 university students injured. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the accident at about 6.45pm, along with rescuers from the Suksalanukroh Nakhon Pathom Foundation. The windscreen of the bus was shattered and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya woman in coma after brutal assault by boyfriend | Thaiger

    Pattaya woman in coma after brutal assault by boyfriend

    A Thai woman remains in a coma in a hospital in Pattaya with a collapsed lung after her boyfriend brutally assaulted her after she failed to clean their condominium to his high standards. The victim’s friend, Thanankornkan “Pim” Boonlaeb, took to social media to expose the shocking behaviour of the brutal thug and urged netizens to help them seek justice. Pim…