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 NewsNong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion | Thaiger

    Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion

    The Thai gunman who murdered three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu surrendered to the police today, claiming exhaustion and hunger. The 58 year old gunman, Samart, hid in the Na Klang district of Nong Bua Lamphu forest after he shot dead three victims in the Si Bun Rueng district yesterday, November 27. The three victims were…

  • Thailand NewsJealous Thai man stabbed to death after physically assaulting lover | Thaiger

    Jealous Thai man stabbed to death after physically assaulting lover

    A jealous Thai man physically assaulted his lover today at a rented room in the central province of Prachin Buri and ended up being stabbed to death by her. The 22 year old Thai woman, Thitinan, called officers from the Si Maha Pho Police Station to the scene of the incident at around 12.45am today, November 28, after she stabbed…

  • Thailand NewsHospital blunder blamed for death of pregnant wife and unborn son | Thaiger

    Hospital blunder blamed for death of pregnant wife and unborn son

    A Thai man is seeking justice following the tragic deaths of his pregnant wife and unborn son, attributing their demise to a misdiagnosis at a hospital in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri. The 39 year old man, Wissanu Kirdchor, transported the bodies of his 39 year old wife, Lampai Pew-on, and their unborn son to their home province…

  • Thailand NewsThai Grab rider arrested for attempted rape of university student | Thaiger

    Thai Grab rider arrested for attempted rape of university student

    Police arrested a Thai Grab rider yesterday for the attempted rape of a female passenger, a university student, at her destination near a university in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. The 20 year old student from Suranaree University of Technology filed a complaint at Pho Klang Police Station yesterday, November 27. She explained that she booked the ride from…

  • Thailand NewsThai police ignore hit-and-run case linked to stolen vehicle (video) | Thaiger

    Thai police ignore hit-and-run case linked to stolen vehicle (video)

    A Thai couple urged police officers in the central province of Pathum Thani to take their hit-and-run case more seriously, as they also suspect the perpetrator of being involved in stolen vehicle trafficking. Following police inaction, the couple, Suthat Naenchoo and Nongluck Chansook, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to seek justice. The organisation held a press conference yesterday,…

  • Bangkok NewsAV content or real? Bangkok police deny public sex after explicit video goes viral | Thaiger

    AV content or real? Bangkok police deny public sex after explicit video goes viral

    Bangkok officers denied allegations of public sex outside a police station after a video allegedly showing a food delivery rider performing oral sex on a policeman was shared widely on Thai social media. The video was posted on the X account พระจันทร์ ลายกระต่าย (meaning “Rabbit Moon”) yesterday, November 26, with a caption reading, “Very disgusting! Where is this police officer…

  • Thailand NewsThai man swindles 1.1 million baht from Chinese man | Thaiger

    Thai man swindles 1.1 million baht from Chinese man

    Police arrested a 26 year old Thai man for defrauding a Chinese national of 1.1 million baht. He claimed to have close connections with a senior police officer and offered to secure the release of the Chinese national’s friend from detention. The Chinese national filed a complaint against the 26 year old Thai man named Thanajit in March last year over…

  • Phuket NewsThai transwomen fight over foreign client on Phuket’s Bangla Road | Thaiger

    Thai transwomen fight over foreign client on Phuket’s Bangla Road

    Another physical fight broke out between Thai transwomen on Soi Bangla in Phuket last night, reportedly over a dispute to win the heart, and wallet, of a foreign client. Local news outlet Phuket Times reported on the incident, which occurred on the yesterday, November 26. “Ladyboys! Violent altercation! Bangla Road, Patong. Fighting over a foreign client. Ignoring repeated warnings. Locals…

  • Thailand News10,000 baht digital wallet theft behind fatal shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu | Thaiger

    10,000 baht digital wallet theft behind fatal shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu

    The theft of a 10,000-baht financial handout under the digital wallet scheme is reportedly the motive behind a fatal shooting in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today. The Naresuan Rescue Association reported this morning that a mass shooting occurred in the Si Bun Rueang district. Three people lost their lives in the incident, while the gunman, 58 year…

  • Thailand NewsFatal shooting in Samut Prakarn motivated by adultery, not debt | Thaiger

    Fatal shooting in Samut Prakarn motivated by adultery, not debt

    A police investigation revealed that adultery between the gunman and the dead woman was the motive for the fatal shooting in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, on Monday, November 25, not the debt repayment dispute. The shooting occurred at around 8.30pm at a house in Soi Sukha Phiban 2/2. Four people, including the gunman, lost their lives. An eight year…

  • Thailand NewsNote-worthy theft: Singer hits a sour note as tenant steals treasures | Thaiger

    Note-worthy theft: Singer hits a sour note as tenant steals treasures

    A famous Thai singer is on the hunt for his foreign tenant, who vanished after failing to pay rent for several months. The tenant also absconded with furniture, antiques, and other valuables from the singer’s property in Sing Buri province. The 57 year old Thai man, Suppanat Chatpattarachai, filed a complaint with Mueang Sing Buri Police Station on November 24,…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: 4 killed in Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting, gunman on the run | Thaiger

    BREAKING: 4 killed in Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting, gunman on the run

    Another mass shooting occurred in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today, November 27, claiming four lives in the Si Bun Rueang district. The gunman is currently at large, reportedly fleeing the scene on a blue motocross motorcycle. The official Facebook page of the Narresuan Rescue Association reported the shocking incident in the Ban Fai Hin community, located in…

  • Thailand NewsAustralian man melts hearts with sweet chat with Butterbear | Thaiger

    Australian man melts hearts with sweet chat with Butterbear

    An Australian man went viral among Thai TikTokers after a heartwarming TikTok video captured his lovely conversation with Thailand’s beloved mascot, Butterbear. The video was shared yesterday, November 25, by a Thai woman identified only as Kae. It featured her foreign boyfriend engaging in a video call with Butterbear, showcasing a sweet and affectionate tone. The clip, posted on her…

  • Thailand NewsThai housemaid’s 100 million baht fortune hits a legal snag | Thaiger

    Thai housemaid’s 100 million baht fortune hits a legal snag

    A Thai housemaid on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, is unable to claim a 100-million-baht estate left to her by her deceased French employer due to illegal actions surrounding the foreigner’s business. The 59 year old French businesswoman, Catherine Delacote, took her own life on April 29 of this year by shooting herself at her…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk in Isaan denies sexual encounter allegation with followers | Thaiger

    Thai monk in Isaan denies sexual encounter allegation with followers

    A Thai monk in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham denied engaging in sexual activities with his followers and accused another monk of attempting to tarnish his reputation due to a financial dispute. The accusations against the renowned monk surfaced after the news Facebook page J Moi V+ (เจ๊มอย v+) shared the story yesterday, November 25. The page claimed to…

  • Thailand NewsThai nurse accused of defrauding soldier of nearly 700,000 baht | Thaiger

    Thai nurse accused of defrauding soldier of nearly 700,000 baht

    A Thai soldier fell victim to a romance scam allegedly orchestrated by a nurse and appealed for the woman to return nearly 700,000 baht, as his family is now in financial crisis. He admitted ignoring warnings from his son. The 50 year old soldier sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after losing nearly 700,000 baht to the 41…

  • Thailand NewsGovt criticised for closing road for bus blaze merit-making ceremony | Thaiger

    Govt criticised for closing road for bus blaze merit-making ceremony

    Thai motorists criticised government officials for closing Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road yesterday to host a merit-making ceremony for the 23 victims of the tragic bus blaze, which caused heavier-than-usual traffic congestion. The fire broke out on a coach bus carrying students and teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School during a field trip on October 1, resulting in the deaths of 23…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher confesses to sexually abusing schoolboys | Thaiger

    Thai teacher confesses to sexually abusing schoolboys

    A Thai teacher in the central province of Ratchaburi confessed to sexually abusing many schoolboys. He stated that he could no longer recall the number of victims or the specific students involved. A former Member of Parliament candidate from the dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP), Piramate Maneechote, accompanied nine young victims and their parents to Suan Phueng Police Station on…

  • Thailand NewsTensions rise on Thai-Myanmar border over alleged incursion | Thaiger

    Tensions rise on Thai-Myanmar border over alleged incursion

    The Thai-Myanmar border in the Pai district of the northern province of Mae Hong Son is experiencing heightened tensions after the United Wa State Army (UWSA), also known as Red Wa, reportedly encroached on Thai territory. ThaiRath reported today, November 26, that the Shan State National Army (SSNA) revealed the situation along the border at Doi Nong Luang and Doi…

  • Thailand NewsShooting near Samut Prakan crocodile farm kills 4, injures 1 (video) | Thaiger

    Shooting near Samut Prakan crocodile farm kills 4, injures 1 (video)

    A shooting in a residential area near a crocodile farm in Samut Prakan province around 8.30pm yesterday resulted in the deaths of four people, including the gunman, and left an eight year old girl seriously injured. Officers from Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station received a report of the shooting yesterday, November 25, and rushed to the scene, a house in…

  • Phuket NewsShore thing: Foreign couple shamed by locals for public sex on Phuket beach | Thaiger

    Shore thing: Foreign couple shamed by locals for public sex on Phuket beach

    Another foreign couple faced criticism from locals in Phuket after they were caught engaging in sexual activity on Kata Beach yesterday. A picture of the foreign couple, whose nationalities remain unidentified, was shared by the Phuket Times. The page posted the image for its followers today, November 25, with a caption that read… “It’s windy and chilly. Foreign tourists were…

  • Thailand NewsThai cyanide killer’s lawyer withdraws, accuses client of failing to protect her | Thaiger

    Thai cyanide killer’s lawyer withdraws, accuses client of failing to protect her

    The lawyer representing the cyanide serial killer announced her withdrawal from the case and revealed plans to sue her former client for failing to protect her and withholding crucial information. On November 20, the court delivered a verdict in one of the murder cases involving Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, also known as “Am Cyanide.” Sararat was sentenced to death for the…

  • Thailand NewsThai soldiers save stranded Chinese man from watery trap (video) | Thaiger

    Thai soldiers save stranded Chinese man from watery trap (video)

    Thai soldiers rescued a Chinese man who was trapped for three days in a 10-metre-deep water well in a forest near the Thai-Myanmar border in the northern province of Tak. Soldiers from the Ratchamanu Task Force Headquarters in Mae Sot district were patrolling the area last night, November 24, at around 8.30pm to prevent drug and human trafficking. During their…

  • Thailand NewsThai couple accuses ex-employee of stealing 5 million baht in cash and gold | Thaiger

    Thai couple accuses ex-employee of stealing 5 million baht in cash and gold

    A Thai couple suspected their ex-employee of stealing cash and gold accessories worth over 5 million baht from their home in the northern province of Lampang. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, filed a complaint with Kelang Nakhon Police Station after discovering the theft. Their home, located in Mueang Lampang district, also operates as a second-hand auto parts store.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man commits suicide after shooting 2 women over love fraud | Thaiger

    Thai man commits suicide after shooting 2 women over love fraud

    A 60 year old Thai man committed suicide in the middle of a rice field in the central province of Ayutthaya after shooting two women, allegedly for cheating him out of money in a love fraud. The two victims remain in critical condition. A local discovered the two injured women on Bang Pla Mor Temple Road in the Ban Barn…

  • Thailand NewsThai man claims unawareness after driving 30km with body on roof | Thaiger

    Thai man claims unawareness after driving 30km with body on roof

    A Thai man yesterday fatally struck a pedestrian with his hatchback in the Isaan province of Surin and drove 30 kilometres with the body on the car roof, claiming he was unaware of it. Officers from Chom Phra Police Station contacted officers at Tha Tum Police Station yesterday, November 24, to intercept the hatchback, with registration number กฉ 1079 Samut Prakan, after…

  • Thailand NewsNo Bathing Trip but lots of noise as safety ride becomes a gamble (videos) | Thaiger

    No Bathing Trip but lots of noise as safety ride becomes a gamble (videos)

    The Phetchabun Provincial Transport Department and police emphasised safety improvement in the controversial motorcycle trip, known as the No Bathing Trip as only one death was reported. However, gambling, fake banknotes, and loud noises continued to make headlines. A group of more than 6,000 motorcyclists and their followers, led by the YouTuber May Rai Ratchada, held their annual No Bathing Trip on…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk deputy district chief kills 2 teenagers, injures 1 in Tak car crash | Thaiger

    Drunk deputy district chief kills 2 teenagers, injures 1 in Tak car crash

    A drunk deputy district chief crashed her pickup into a motorcycle carrying three Thai teenagers on a road in the northern province of Tak, resulting in two deaths and one serious injury. Officers from Umphang Police Station were alerted to the fatal accident on the Mae Sot-Umphang Road in the Umphang district of Tak at approximately 8.15pm on Friday, November…

  • Thailand NewsLove bites: Rayong to heal Cambodian woman’s heartbreak | Thaiger

    Love bites: Rayong to heal Cambodian woman’s heartbreak

    In a touching display of community spirit, locals and rescuers in Thailand’s eastern province of Rayong rallied to assist a bedridden Cambodian woman. She was in a dire state, suffering from severe wounds and a distressing worm infestation, purportedly brought on by heartbreak and jealousy after her husband left for work in another province. Residents in Bang Chang district alerted…

  • Thailand NewsThai man accuses 11 police of illegal raid and attempted extortion | Thaiger

    Thai man accuses 11 police of illegal raid and attempted extortion

    A Thai man travelled from the northern province of Lamphun to Bangkok to seek help after 11 police officers allegedly illegally raided his home and attempted to extort 3,000 baht per month from him. The 47 year old man, identified as Wongsaphat, sought assistance from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Bangkok because he no longer trusted local police in…