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.

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Petch PetpailinPublished: 17:20, 11 July 2023
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Airport arrest: Singaporean thief caught red-handed, fleecing German tourist in Bangkok

Immigration Bureau officers acted swiftly to arrest a Singaporean man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok after he stole belongings and 100,000 baht in cash from a German man. It took officers less than an hour to apprehend the thief who tried to flee the country with his stolen haul. Immigration officers received a complaint about the Singaporean thief, Teo…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 16:28, 11 July 2023
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Chaotic crash: Thai duo’s road rampage wreaks havoc in Chon Buri

Police arrested two Thai men after one of them crashed an SUV into nine motorcycles and a pickup, causing severe injury to one victim on the Sukprayun Road in Chon Buri province. The two men in the SUV tried to shift the blame onto each other. Officers from Pan Thong Police Station and Trai Khunnadham Rescue Team rushed to investigate…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 15:18, 11 July 2023
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Thai man evades police after murdering employer

A Thai man managed to evade arrest after murdering his employer and looting valuables from her house in the southern province of Song Khla. The horrifying sequence of events unfolded when the victim’s son paid a visit to his mother’s home in the Saba Yoi district on July 9, prompted by concerned neighbours who noticed her absence. To his sheer…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 14:47, 11 July 2023
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Family affair: Police intervene in tangled web of love as man’s secret affair with wife’s niece unravels

Police officers were asked to intervene in a bizarre family conflict involving a 53 year old man caught having an affair with his wife’s 38 year old nonbiological niece. The 53 year old man, named A, his 50 year old wife, named B, and the man’s 38 year old mistress, Aew, yesterday, July 10, visited Chum Saeng Police Station to…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 11:52, 11 July 2023
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Tragic tail: Family finds elderly woman’s dead body and 30 starving dogs in northern Thailand

Family members yesterday discovered the dead body of a 70-year-old woman in a house in the northern province of Lampang, northern Thailand. The woman had passed away at least three days prior to her discovery, leaving behind 30 starving dogs. Growing increasingly concerned after receiving no response to their phone calls for several days, the family decided to travel from…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 10:57, 11 July 2023
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Road tragedy: Section of Luang Paeng Road collapses killing 2, injuring 17 in Bangkok (video)

An under-construction section of Luang Paeng Road yesterday collapsed tragically killing two people and injuring 17 more in the Latkrabang district of Bangkok. The collapsed section of the road formed a part of the On Nut-Latkrabang Flyover, a structure spanning approximately 3.5 kilometres from On Nut-Latkrabang Road to Luang Paeng Road. The accident occurred in the evening at around 6pm…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 16:48, 10 July 2023
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Harsh rubdown: Girlfriend of alleged victim speaks out on transwoman’s inappropriate touches

The girlfriend of the Thai man allegedly sexually harassed by a transwoman said the masseuse was warned twice for her inappropriate behaviour towards her boyfriend before he took action at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai. The accused transwoman insisted on her innocence and complained that the man physically attacked her without a reason. The Thai man’s girlfriend offered a…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 15:50, 10 July 2023
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2 underage girls rescued after their mother forced them into prostitution

Non-profit organisation the Saimai Survive with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security successfully swooped and rescued two girls aged 11 and 16 after their mother forced them into prostitution to feed her expensive drugs habit. The woman’s 19 year old daughter, A, reached out to Saimai Survive for assistance. The teenager reported that her two younger sisters had…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 12:13, 10 July 2023
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Thai scam gang member arrested trafficking Chinese man

Police yesterday arrested a Thai man for his involvement in a human trafficking operation in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo. He attempted to traffic a Chinese man from Cambodia to a scam call centre gang in Myanmar. Lamlukka Police Station officers in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok rescued the 41 year old Chinese man, Liw Haicook, from a highway…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 11:31, 10 July 2023
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4 Chinese passengers seriously injured in bus accident in Rayong

Four Chinese passengers yesterday suffered serious injuries in a bus accident in the eastern province of Rayong. The remaining 20 passengers, along with the two drivers and a tour guide, were fortunate to escape with mild injuries. The incident took place on Road No. 36 during heavy rain. The white Zunlong bus, carrying 27 people, was found flipped on its…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 10:29, 10 July 2023
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Mystery at bay: Foreign trio grilled by police in German businessman’s vanishing act

Officers from Nong Prue Police Station questioned two foreign men and a woman in connection with the disappearance of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The investigation was prompted by the discovery of a suspicious financial transaction. The 62 year old real estate tycoon left his house in his bronze/grey Mercedes-Benz with a registration number ญศ 7146. He wore a black…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 16:55, 07 July 2023
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From jailbird to jailbreaker: Former inmate’s knife attack shocks Chiang Mai district

Thai police arrested a former jailbird after he attacked a 66 year old neighbour with a knife in the Mea Pong district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The habitual criminal’s younger sister expressed pride in her brother before he left for jail. In the early hours of Saturday, July 1, the 66 year old victim, Prachan Khameye, was…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 14:46, 07 July 2023
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Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport

A professor from Kasetsart University in Thailand provided a media update on the investigation into an escalator accident that resulted in a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Weerachai Phutdhawong held a meeting yesterday with the airport authorities and other specialists to discuss the escalator accident that occurred on June 29, resulting in…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 12:02, 07 July 2023
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Future PM Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand, stating full democracy is back

The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Taylor Swift shows are among the most eagerly anticipated concerts among Thai fans. The latest queen of pop…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 10:47, 07 July 2023
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Foreign felons fall: Immigration Bureau’s busts net 25 international suspects in Thailand’s crime crackdown

Immigration Bureau officers yesterday announced a number of successful operations against foreign criminals in Thailand. The Immigration Bureau managed to arrest 25 foreign suspects in five major cases. The first case was the arrest of a 31 year old Swiss man named Jonathan who managed to evade a drug charge in Switzerland and sought refuge in Thailand. The authorities apprehended…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 17:50, 06 July 2023
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Charged with recharging: Thai couple sparks shock as they steal car batteries, attempt to peddle loot to garage owner

Police arrested a Thai couple who stole two large car batteries from a local garage in the central province of Chachoengsao and then returned to the scene of the crime and tried to sell the stolen goods back to the unsuspecting owner. Officers from Bang Kla Police Station arrested the thieves, a 40 year old man named Nirun Kongcharoen and…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 15:33, 06 July 2023
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Divine dispenser: Thai man’s Buddha amulet vending machine sends waves through social media

A Thai man sparked a sensation across social media platforms in Thailand when he introduced a Buddha amulet vending machine to raise funds for temples in isolated areas. A famous Thai monk opposed the idea, saying selling amulets via vending machines is disrespectful. News of the Buddha amulet vending machine went viral on Thai social media a few days ago…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 14:38, 06 July 2023
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Sick Dutchman physically assaulted by Thai neighbour in Chon Buri

A Dutchman with hemiparesis sought help from Thai locals after a neighbour physically assaulted him at his rental house in Chon Buri province. Police officers are trying to track down the attacker. Locals accompanied the 72 year old foreign victim, Alphonse Huber Meijers, to the Huay Yai Police Station to officially complain about his Thai neighbour. The picture shared on…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 12:13, 06 July 2023
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Acid-twisted mystery: Skeleton of missing Thai man found in Isaan forest, pointing to a chilling murder plot

Tha Li district residents in the Isaan province of Loei discovered the skeleton of a missing Thai man in a local forest. Police believe the culprit used acid to dissolve the flesh of the deceased to conceal the murder. A Thai man, Jakrawut Supanya, took to social media for help to find his missing younger brother, 30 year old Saranyu…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 11:30, 06 July 2023
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Cold-hearted collusion: Wife aids suspect in chilling concealment of 12 year old girl’s body (video)

The wife of a suspect, who killed a 12 year old girl and concealed her body in the refrigerator, was discovered aiding the suspect in concealing the deceased body. Police officers pressed three charges against her and subsequently granted her temporary release. Yutthana “Jaep” Madee was arrested at about 3am on July 3 after he was found guilty of the…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 09:51, 06 July 2023
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Thai woman seeks answer after finding set of teeth in som tam dish

A Thai woman reached out to netizens for their opinions after she discovered an unusual bone with a set of teeth in her favourite papaya salad, also known as som tam in Thailand. On July 5, a Facebook account, เบน ช้ะ, shared a picture of a suspicious bone that she found in her som tam with a caption stating… “The…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 16:46, 05 July 2023
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Thai mother accuses son-in-law of poisoning her daughter

A Thai woman accused her son-in-law of fatally poisoning her beloved daughter and turned to the Paveena Foundation for Women and Children to seek justice. Paveena Foundation for Women and Children founder Paveena Hongsakun accompanied the 50 year old mother, Jee, to Mueang Chum Phon Police Station in the southern province of Chum Phon to request an investigation into the…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 15:20, 05 July 2023
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Jealousy’s fatal blade: Thai wife stabs unfaithful husband in Chiang Mai

In a tragic twist of jealousy, a Thai wife fatally stabbed her unfaithful husband in the Fang district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The chilling incident unfolded when Fang Police Station received a distress call on July 4. Rushing to the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of 30 year old Khamlu Siamlai on the road, his chest bearing…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 13:29, 05 July 2023
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Thai-riffic triumph: Thailand sparkles as La Liste reveals World’s Best Hotels 2023

La Liste unveiled its highly anticipated World’s Best Hotels 2023, and Thailand has emerged as a shining star. The renowned curator of the global restaurant and hotel guide from France revealed four Thai hotels secured coveted spots within the top 200, while an impressive additional 20 Thai establishments have claimed their positions in the esteemed top 1,000 list. Prime Minister…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 10:42, 05 July 2023
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Fortunes turned sour: Deceived victims seek Channel 3’s aid after losing 600,000 baht to trusted fortune teller

Victims in the Bueang Karn province of Isaan have come forward seeking assistance from Channel 3 after being swindled out of nearly 600,000 baht by a fortune teller they had respected. The first victim, A, revealed to Channel 3 that she encountered the fortune teller, Lookkaew, in 2021, after hearing from friends and neighbours about Lookkaew’s highly accurate fortune readings.…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 17:40, 04 July 2023
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Chinese man arrested in Chon Buri for using fake registration plate on Bentley

Highway Police officers arrested a Chinese man on a highway in Chon Buri province for using a fake registration plate on his luxury Bentley sedan. Highway police officers in Chon Buri province made a surprising discovery on a routine patrol resulting in the arrest of a 34 year old Chinese man, Chaing Meng, for using a fake registration plate on…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 17:15, 04 July 2023
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Dozy deputy: Prawit, once again, caught napping on the job in Parliament

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has been caught at it again, snoozing on the job, during a Parliament meeting. It’s not the first time Prawit, affectionately known as “Uncle Pom,” has been caught nodding off at work. The 77 year old politician has always defended himself against the accusations saying he was only “resting his eyes,” just like Sleeping Beauty.…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 15:13, 04 July 2023
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Distraught mother seeks justice after 12 year old son sustains serious burns allegedly caused by friend

A distraught mother is seeking justice for her 12 year old son who sustained serious burns after being doused in alcohol by a friend in the Chacherngsao province near Bangkok. The attacker’s mother, who happens to be a teacher, compensated the victim only 2,000 baht and defended her child’s innocence. Kittiya Kaenchan visited the Plaeng Yao Police Station to follow…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 12:26, 04 July 2023
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Lost in Thailand: Desperate search for missing mum sends police on a mission

The Royal Thai Police and search and rescue teams were dispatched to find a missing Thai mother who went missing three days ago in western Thailand. Locals stumbled upon her burned belongings near the Khwae Yai River in the central province of Kanchanaburi. According to ThaiRath, the missing woman, Daran Pealoy, left her workplace at Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University in Kanchanaburi…
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Petch PetpailinPublished: 11:06, 04 July 2023
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Police officer murders wife at house in central Thailand

A Thai police officer murdered his police officer wife at their home in the central province of Chantaburi. Mueang Chantaburi Police Station officers investigated the incident house in the Bang Kaja sub-district, Mueang district, Chantaburi province, and discovered the lifeless body of a female police officer from the Rayong Provincial Immigration Bureau, 51 year old Ampaiwan Kongkrajang. Ampaiwan’s body was…

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