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.
  • Phuket NewsVodka vroom: Drunk Russian wrecks Thai woman’s car in Phuket | Thaiger

    Vodka vroom: Drunk Russian wrecks Thai woman’s car in Phuket

    A Thai woman is seeking accountability from a Russian man who crashed his car into her two parked vehicles while driving under the influence in Phuket on Tuesday, July 22. The victim, Atiya Sharon, took to social media to request assistance from netizens in locating the Russian suspect. She posted details of the drink-driving incident along with CCTV footage showing…

  • Thailand NewsStill standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride | Thaiger

    Still standing: Brave Thai soldier loses leg, not pride

    A Thai soldier who lost his right leg in a landmine explosion during a border patrol is now in stable condition. He stated that he has no regrets and remains proud to serve the kingdom. Sergeant Major First Class Pichitchai Boonchula stepped on the landmine while patrolling with four other soldiers in the Chong Anma area of Nam Yuen district,…

  • Thailand News2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers | Thaiger

    2 Thai men assaulted after asking about lost wallet from attackers

    Two Thai men searching for a lost wallet at a public park in the central province of Chanthaburi ended up being assaulted by a group of men. The older brother of one of the victims, 32 year old Oh, provided details of the gang attack, which occurred at a public park near Sirikarn Pond in the Tha Chang sub-district of…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother rejects suicide ruling in son’s mysterious death | Thaiger

    Thai mother rejects suicide ruling in son’s mysterious death

    A Thai mother is calling for a deeper investigation into the mysterious death of her son, whose body was discovered by the roadside forest in the eastern province of Rayong on July 19. A local motorist came across an abandoned motorcycle with a storage compartment and numerous parcels along Pluak Daeng–Nong Yai Road in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The tyres…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher suspended for striking 8 year old boy with broomstick | Thaiger

    Thai teacher suspended for striking 8 year old boy with broomstick

    A Thai teacher in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat struck an eight year old schoolboy with a broomstick after he accidentally dropped a bead on the classroom floor. The boy’s parents shared CCTV footage of the violent punishment with news agencies, claiming the school ignored the incident. They said the assault occurred on July 18, shortly before the…

  • Bangkok NewsThai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire | Thaiger

    Thai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire

    A 72 year old Thai woman and her pet dog died in a fire at her Bangkok home, which is believed to have been caused by a mosquito coil. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station were called to investigate the fire at a house in Soi Charan Sanitwong 31, in the Bangkok Noi district, at around 6am yesterday, July 23.…

  • Thailand NewsThai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute | Thaiger

    Thai community leader fatally shoots wife and 4 others after divorce dispute

    A community leader in the northeastern province of Bueng Kan fatally shot his wife and four others after she sought a divorce from him. The tragic incident took place at approximately 7.22pm on Tuesday, July 22, in the Ban Tham Chan community, So Phisai district. The suspect, a 45 year old community leader named Pratuan Tonkanlaya, killed his wife, her…

  • Thailand NewsAnother Thai soldier loses leg in fresh landmine blast on Thai-Cambodian border | Thaiger

    Another Thai soldier loses leg in fresh landmine blast on Thai-Cambodian border

      Loading… The incident occurred at approximately 4.55pm yesterday, July 23, while soldiers from the 14th Infantry Battalion were patrolling an area along the border known as Chong Anma, located in Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani. One of the soldiers, later identified as Sergeant Major First Class Pichitchai Boonchula, stepped on the landmine and suffered severe injuries. The blast…

  • Phuket News2 foreign men arrested for riding stolen rental motorcycles from Krabi to Phuket | Thaiger

    2 foreign men arrested for riding stolen rental motorcycles from Krabi to Phuket

    Police successfully recovered two rental motorcycles from a shop owner in Krabi after two foreign men failed to return the vehicles on time and were suspected of riding them to Phuket. The official Facebook page of Choeng Thale Police Station posted images of the two foreign men and urged the public to assist officers by reporting any sightings. Police stated…

  • Bangkok NewsViking ride at Bangkok amusement park leaves schoolgirl unconscious | Thaiger

    Viking ride at Bangkok amusement park leaves schoolgirl unconscious

    A Thai schoolgirl with a heart condition lost consciousness last night after riding the Viking ride at an amusement park in Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok. Officers from Bang Yi Khao Police Station were alerted to the incident at around 8pm, yesterday, July 22, and responded to the scene near Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge. Rescue workers from the Por Teck…

  • Thailand NewsThai man secretly filmed while showering at Bang Saen Beach bathroom | Thaiger

    Thai man secretly filmed while showering at Bang Saen Beach bathroom

    A Thai man issued a warning to beachgoers after he was secretly filmed while showering in a public bathroom near Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri on Sunday, July 20. The victim shared the details of the incident with the local Facebook page Chop Jung Bang Saen yesterday, July 22. He described the suspect as a short, chubby man with glasses.…

  • Thailand NewsThai abbot accused of sexually assaulting adoptive son | Thaiger

    Thai abbot accused of sexually assaulting adoptive son

    A Thai man revealed to the media that an abbot in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani, who is also his adoptive father, sexually assaulted him. This alleged abuse led him to escape and live with his girlfriend. The abbot of Wat Pa Dan Hin Phong in Ubon Ratchathani, Anan, sought help from Channel 8, claiming his adoptive son, who…

  • Bangkok NewsNo laughing matter: Comedian accused of fleeing after crash, dodging repair costs | Thaiger

    No laughing matter: Comedian accused of fleeing after crash, dodging repair costs

    A Thai woman is demanding accountability from a well-known comedian who allegedly crashed his car into hers on a Bangkok road but has yet to fully cover the cost of damages. The victim, 30 year old Hathaiphat “Ploy” Wasusaksiri, contacted the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive on July 22, stating that she had to personally cover the outstanding repair cost of…

  • Thailand NewsCambodia apologises after using wrong SEA Games logo featuring buffalo | Thaiger

    Cambodia apologises after using wrong SEA Games logo featuring buffalo

    Cambodia reportedly issued an apology after using the wrong logo for the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which will be hosted by Thailand this year. The country mistakenly used a buffalo-themed logo rather than the official design created by Thailand. Thailand is set to host the 33rd SEA Games across three provinces — Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Songkhla — from…

  • Thailand NewsHare-rest him! Bang Saen Beach yob slammed for sick rabbit abuse | Thaiger

    Hare-rest him! Bang Saen Beach yob slammed for sick rabbit abuse

    Netizens are calling for the arrest of a man caught on video abusing a rabbit by repeatedly throwing it into the air and leaving it to fall onto the hot sand at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri. The witness, Pattanapong Sririmala, shared footage of the animal cruelty on the Facebook page บ้านคนรักกระต่าย (translated as “Rabbit Lovers’ Community”) on Monday,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket woman hunts for foreign motorcyclist in hit-and-run | Thaiger

    Phuket woman hunts for foreign motorcyclist in hit-and-run

    A Thai woman took to social media in a bid to track down a foreign motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run on a beach road in Phuket. The Thai motorcyclist appealed to netizens for help identifying the foreign man who collided with her motorcycle at 7.53am yesterday, July 21. She posted brief details of the incident, along with video footage, to…

  • Thailand NewsThai caretaker denies killing bedridden patient despite grim search history | Thaiger

    Thai caretaker denies killing bedridden patient despite grim search history

    A Thai caretaker denied murdering and robbing a bedridden woman she looked after, despite suspicious Internet search history revealing various methods of killing and a bloodstain found on her motorcycle. The victim, 53 year old Sriprai, was discovered dead at her home in Ban Pong district on July 17. Her caretaker, 64 year old Nittaya, was the first to find her…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket woman runs from Grab rider after fake cash promise | Thaiger

    Phuket woman runs from Grab rider after fake cash promise

    A Grab motorcycle rider in Phuket shared a bizarre experience with the online community, claiming that his female passenger unexpectedly ran away from him to avoid paying the fare. The app-based motorcycle taxi rider recounted the incident to the Phuket Times yesterday, July 21, along with a video of the passenger running away. The page published the post with a…

  • Thailand NewsEducation Minister’s jeans stir controversy over teacher dress code | Thaiger

    Education Minister’s jeans stir controversy over teacher dress code

    Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat ignited an online debate after wearing jeans during an official school visit in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The incident raised questions about why female teachers are not permitted to wear jeans to school, despite the minister’s casual attire. Narumon and other officials from the Ministry of Education visited schools in Nakhon Si Thammarat…

  • Thailand NewsStranded boat captain rescued after 4 hours in Krabi sea | Thaiger

    Stranded boat captain rescued after 4 hours in Krabi sea

    A Thai boat captain escaped with his life after his delivery boat capsized during a thunderstorm and he floated in the sea for four hours near Koh Mai Phai and Koh Phi Phi in the southern province of Krabi. The Krabi Provincial Port Security Control Centre was alerted on the afternoon of Sunday, July 20, that a hotel on Koh…

  • Thailand NewsIndian man arrested for trying to smuggle cannabis from Thailand to Cambodia | Thaiger

    Indian man arrested for trying to smuggle cannabis from Thailand to Cambodia

    Police yesterday, July 21, arrested an Indian national in the central province of Chanthaburi for the illegal possession and attempted smuggling of nearly 20 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers. Officials from Chanthaburi Immigration, along with police officers, were patrolling Ban Laem Market in Pong Nam Ron district when they noticed a suspicious-looking Indian man. He reportedly behaved nervously upon encountering the…

  • Bangkok NewsFire erupts on 6th floor of Bangkok building, cause under investigation | Thaiger

    Fire erupts on 6th floor of Bangkok building, cause under investigation

    A fire broke out in a building on Sukhumvit 71 Road in Bangkok early this morning, July 22. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported. Officers from Khlong Ton Police Station were alerted to the fire at 4.59am and rushed to the scene with a team of firefighters. The blaze erupted on the sixth floor of a building named Yang…

  • Thailand NewsPaws and pay: Pooch turns cashier in Ang Thong diner (video) | Thaiger

    Paws and pay: Pooch turns cashier in Ang Thong diner (video)

    A five year old dog in the central province of Ang Thong has become an Internet sensation for his unexpected skills as a cashier, helping his owner, who runs a restaurant, collect payments from customers. The male dog, Cocoa, is beloved by locals who dine at the restaurant in Sam Ko district, Ang Thong. Cocoa always stands beside diners, waiting…

  • Thailand NewsElderly CEO donates over 100 million baht to Ang Thong Hospital | Thaiger

    Elderly CEO donates over 100 million baht to Ang Thong Hospital

    Thai netizens praised an elderly CEO who donated more than 108 million baht to a hospital in the central province of Ang Thong. The official Facebook page of Ang Thong Hospital expressed gratitude to the elderly Thai man, Somnuk Suksrikan, on Friday, July 18. The hospital reported that Somnuk donated 10 kidney dialysis machines, valued at approximately 5 million baht,…

  • Thailand News2 year old Thai boy loses life in wasp attack, child’s father seriously injured | Thaiger

    2 year old Thai boy loses life in wasp attack, child’s father seriously injured

    A two year old Thai boy lost his life while his father sustained serious injuries in a wasp attack in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, July 19. The tragic incident was reported by the local news agency Bua Yai Ban Chan. The agency stated that the young boy was attacked by a swarm of wasps and later…

  • Thailand News4 Thai airports launch fast track for Chinese children and their families | Thaiger

    4 Thai airports launch fast track for Chinese children and their families

    The Immigration Bureau has introduced a fast track for Chinese children and their family members at four international airports in Thailand, aimed at visitors travelling during the Chinese school holiday. The bureau also plans to extend the service to young travellers from other countries soon. Immigration officials launched a campaign titled 暑假愉快通道 (shǔ jià yú kuài tú jìng), or Happy…

  • Phuket NewsArab tourist tries to impress woman but crashes motorcycle into Phuket pharmacy | Thaiger

    Arab tourist tries to impress woman but crashes motorcycle into Phuket pharmacy

    An Arab tourist crashed a rented motorcycle into a pharmacy in Phuket on Friday, July 18, after allegedly riding at high speed and performing a wheelie to impress a woman. Channel 7 reported that the incident occurred at a pharmacy on Patong Beach Road in the Kathu district of Phuket. Witnesses told the media that they saw the pharmacist running…

  • Phuket NewsChinese woman killed by falling tree on Phuket beach (video) | Thaiger

    Chinese woman killed by falling tree on Phuket beach (video)

    A Chinese woman lost her life after being struck by a falling tree during a heavy thunderstorm in Phuket yesterday, July 20. Her husband sustained minor injuries in the incident. Officers from Chalong Police Station responded to the fatal tree fall at approximately 5.30pm on Koh Hey Beach in Chalong sub-district, Mueang district, Phuket. Locals who witnessed the incident already…

  • Thailand NewsThai tour guide killed, 16 foreign tourists rescued after boat capsizes in Surat Thani dam | Thaiger

    Thai tour guide killed, 16 foreign tourists rescued after boat capsizes in Surat Thani dam

    A boat capsized in the Rajjaprabha Dam, also known as Cheow Lan Dam, in the southern province of Surat Thani, claiming the life of a Thai tour guide. Sixteen foreign tourists were rescued safely. The Kusonsattha Surat Thani Rescue Foundation responded to an alert about the accident at 11.40am yesterday, July 20. The incident involved a longtail tour boat carrying…

  • Central Thailand NewsNewborn baby abandoned in backpack on Samut Prakan bridge | Thaiger

    Newborn baby abandoned in backpack on Samut Prakan bridge

    Police are searching for a mother who abandoned her newborn baby by placing her inside a backpack and leaving her on a roadside in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The Samut Prakan Rescue Foundation was alerted to the discovery at around 2pm yesterday, July 17. The baby was found in a black backpack left on a bridge along Surao Bang…