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 News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 24, 2023
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District official accused of workplace affair and misconduct

The permanent secretary of the Art Samart District Office in the Isaan province of Roiet has been accused of having a scandalous affair within the workplace and granted special leave days to his alleged lover. On Thursday, July 20, the Facebook page, Watchdog (ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน), shared a picture of a Thai woman with text on the top of the picture saying… “Phi…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 21, 2023
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Move forward, step back: Thailand’s election winner yields to Pheu Thai Party to form govt

Thailand’s General Election winner, the Move Forward Party (MFP), and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, have agreed to step back and make way for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the coalition parties and form a government. The MFP Permanent Secretary, Chaitawat Tulathon, today, July 21, revealed the party’s struggles over the past two months during a press conference. The conservative…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 21, 2023
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Heartbreaking twist: Thai man discovers coworker’s lifeless body in truck, links it to son’s tragic death

A Thai man who discovered the lifeless body of his 29 year old coworker in the back of a truck parked in the Soi Tessaban Bang Pu 80 in the Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok believes that the dead man committed suicide because his son died. Amid the heart-wrenching cries of relatives and coworkers, Police Lieutenant Colonel Thertphum Duangprathum, deputy…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 21, 2023
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MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat hailed as politician of the year in E-Saan Poll

The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) was hailed politician of the year according to an E-Saan Poll. The survey was compiled by the E-Saan Centre for Business and Economic Research (ECBER) of the Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The annual “Rewards of E-Saan” poll aims to gauge the sentiments…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 21, 2023
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Jackson Wang-demonium’ shakes Bangkok airport: Nine IB officers transferred for causing chaos

The Immigration Bureau (IB) announced the transfer of nine IB police officers after the hapless officers caused chaos at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok while fans lined up to see Hong Kong rapper, Jackson Wang. On Tuesday night, July 18, hundreds of Thai fans gathered at Suvarnabhumi Airport to welcome their beloved idol, Jackson Wang, who arrived in Thailand to…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 21, 2023
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Thai Smile Airways’ turbulent tiff: Passenger’s ‘left-behind’ fiasco halts takeoff in Chiang Mai (video)

A Thai Smile Airways flight had to make an emergency stop as it taxied down the runway after a foreign passenger demanded the plane returned to the terminal gate so he could pick up his left behind valuables at Chiang Mai International Airport. A Thai TikTok user, bandzlam, shared a video of the incident when a foreign man urged a…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, July 20, 2023
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Breaking stereotypes: Thai students organise birthday surprise for black teacher (video)

Thai students at Chaturaphak Phiman School in the Isaan province of Roi Et have taken a stand against stereotypes, showing the world that not all Thai students are racist. The student shared a video of them creating a birthday surprise for their black teacher. Three days ago, a video of a Thai student raising her middle fingers at a black…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, July 20, 2023
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Move Forward Party’s ‘Pita’-ful plan: Deputy leader aims for Thailand’s PM seat

The deputy leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) revealed to the media today that the party plans another attempt to put forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister. Natthawut Buapratum made known the MFP will discuss the matter with the eight coalition parties. Natthawut revealed that Pita’s bid to become PM was blocked by many MPs and senators…
Phuket News

Petch PetpailinThursday, July 20, 2023
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Bad hair day: Jordanian barber busted for illegally trimmed tourist trade in Phuket

Police officers yesterday arrested a Jordanian national for operating unlawfully as a barber, primarily serving foreign tourists, in Phuket. The arrest occurred in the popular beach resort town of Patong. The news regarding the man’s illegal activities came to light through digital news platforms and was later confirmed by the Patong Police. The media has been vigilant, reporting instances of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, July 20, 2023
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Election winner, Pita Limjaroenrat, blocked to become Thai Prime Minister

In a marathon seven-hour session of Parliament yesterday, the majority of members arrived at a consensus that Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the winner of the General Election, would not meet the eligibility criteria to assume the position of Thai Prime Minister (PM). Furthermore, he will not be considered a candidate for the second round…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Meat madness: Thai food blogger conquers Burger King’s 100-patty challenge

A Thai food blogger took up Burger King Thailand‘s challenge to taste the newly launched Real Meat Burger with a staggering 100 meat patties, priced at a jaw-dropping 10,039 baht. The fast-food franchise is delighting foodies with an array of unexpected burger selections, ranging from the Real Cheeseburger, generously loaded with 20 slices of American cheese, to the towering Real…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Love triangle trouble: Jealous bigamist shoots third wife at T-shirt shop

A jealous Thai bigamist last night shot his third wife in a jealous rage at a second-hand T-shirt shop in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. Astonishingly, the victim was later rushed to the hospital by none other than the gunman himself. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the shooting scene at a three-and-a-half-storey building, which housed a second-hand…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Tragic blast: Thai teen’s hand lost in school bomb scare

A teenager lost most of his hand after a bomb he discovered exploded as he tried to remove it from a school in the northeastern province of Chaiyaphum in Thailand Children from the school went to play some sports together on Sunday, July 16. While the 11 year olds were about to play football, one of them noticed an object looking…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Thai man murdered and left on roadside in Isaan, suspect remains at large

A local discovered a dead Thai man about 500 metres from a police station by the side of the Baan Lakchai Road in the Baan Kruat district of the Isaan province of Burriram. Officers from Non Charoen Police Station and medical officers from the Baan Kruat Hospital were notified of the dead Thai man, later identified as 55 year old…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Bhumjaithai Party MP found holding iTV shares, investigation called

Thai news agencies and locals were quick to highlight the fact that Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), owned shares in the media company iTV. However, it appears that Pita is not the only politician with such holdings. Bhumjaithai Party MP Jakkrit Thongsi also possesses 40,000 shares in a media company. The Office of the National…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, July 19, 2023
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Burger King Thailand’s meaty masterpiece: Bun-believable triple patty delight for carnivores

No more teasing! The prayers and requests of meat lovers have been finally answered by Burger King Thailand, the franchise officially launched their Real Meat Burger offering burger buns with three meat patties at 339 baht. On Monday, July 16, the official Burger King Thailand Facebook page celebrated the positive feedback of their Real Cheese Burger by sharing tantalising ideas of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, July 18, 2023
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Family feud turns precious: Thai couple nabbed for assault and jewel heist from man’s own mother

Police arrested a Thai man and wife after they allegedly assaulted the man’s mother and stole her cash and gold jewellery. The duo carried out the crime in disguise but the mother was not fooled and managed to identify her son through his voice and the familiar scent of the clothes she cleaned for him. Baan Pong Police Station officers arrested…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, July 18, 2023
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Crying wolf: Thai senators take legal action against insults and threats

Several Thai senators announced they are processing legal action against all those who insulted and threatened them after they blocked Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s path to becoming prime minister. A bizarre move considering those senators are subverting the course of democracy and the will of the people of Thailand. Pita failed to secure enough votes to become…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, July 18, 2023
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Wave of relief: RTN rides to the rescue, ferrying stranded passengers to safety near Koh Chang

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) successfully rescued a ferry and its 30 passengers after it became stranded for over six hours near Koh Chang, an island situated in the eastern province of Trat. According to ThaiRath, the boat in question belongs to the Trat Ferry company. The incident occurred during the company’s first trip of the day, at 7.15am yesterday,…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, July 18, 2023
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American man arrested in Phuket for sexually abusing his own daughter

Thai police officers arrested an American man in the Rawai district of Phuket after he fled the US and charges of allegedly sexually abusing his nine year old daughter. The Immigration Bureau yesterday held a press conference to report the successful arrest of the 30 year old American man, known only by his surname Mayes. The suspect escaped arrest in…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 17, 2023
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Haunted hotel horror: Thai man’s spine-chilling encounter in Bangkok sends shivers down social media

A Thai man shared his spooky experience at a hotel in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok on Facebook. Mysterious footprints, strange noises, a shrine, and a chilling message were found. The man, 37 year old Thanawin Khamsom, posted videos and pictures of the hotel on Facebook. At first glance, the Bangkok hotel appeared to be an ideal place for rest,…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 17, 2023
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Double sorrow: Bus accident claims lives of two university students in Bangkok

Chorakaenoi Police Station officers were alerted to a devastating road accident on Chalong Krung Road in Bangkok‘s Lat Krabang district, involving a public bus and resulting in the tragic death of two university students. Upon reaching the scene, officers were confronted with a heart-wrenching sight – the lifeless bodies of two female students lay beneath the red-white bus numbered 1013.…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 17, 2023
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Bangkok student’s offensive gesture triggers backlash: Netizens condemn racism and lack of respect toward black teacher

A video of a rude Bangkok student raising her middle fingers to a black teacher has been condemned by Thai netizens. The student in the video, her friend, and her friend’s racist mother were also slammed by netizens for their disrespectful behaviour and racial discrimination. The video was initially posted on Instagram by a student from a high school in…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 17, 2023
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Beagles save the bacon: Illegal pork sausages sniffed out, preventing ASF outbreak at Bangkok airport

Department of Livestock Development (DLD) officers swooped to prevent an outbreak of Asian Swine Fever (ASF) thanks to the agency’s trusty beagles sniffing out a traveller’s illegal pork sausages at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. DLD Deputy Director and spokesperson Sophat Chavarnkul provided a report on the operation conducted by the DLD-Quarantine and Inspection K9 Unit at the airport yesterday, July…
World News

Petch PetpailinMonday, July 17, 2023
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Thai woman swept away in South Korean floods

A Thai woman working illegally in South Korea has tragically become one of the victims of the devastating flash floods, which have claimed the lives of at least 37 people and left nine others missing. As 9,000 residents grapple with the aftermath of this natural disaster in the East Asian nation, the extent of the destruction is becoming apparent. According…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 14, 2023
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Stepping forward: MFP aims to rewrite Senate’s role in selecting Thai Prime Minister

The Move Forward Party (MFP) today proposed a revision to Section 272 of the Constitution in order to reduce the power of the Thai Senate and the role of its senators in selecting the Prime Minister of Thailand. Under Section 272 of the Constitution, senators appointed by the last military-led government have the privilege to sway the PM vote. Section…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 14, 2023
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Spirited deception: Thai woman falls prey to liquor scam featuring MFP leader’s image

A Thai woman fell victim to a liquor scam after the swindler successfully deceived her by promoting a fake shop with a picture of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limcharoenrat, and the party’s Progressive Liquor Act campaign. The victim, 33 year old Juthaporn, yesterday filed a complaint against the scammer at Mueang Rayong Police Station. Juthaporn stated that she…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 14, 2023
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Words as ammunition: Bhumjaithai Party MP demands ‘shooting’ law for people insulting Thai monarchy

Controversial Bhumjaithai Party Deputy Leader Chada Thaiseth yesterday demanded a new law be introduced to shoot people who insult the Thai monarchy. The 62 year old MP believes Thai people should be allowed to turn vigilante and shoot people who criticise the monarchy without consequence. Chada made the shocking announcement in Parliament after Pita Limjaornerat, the leader of the Move…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, July 14, 2023
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Crushing tragedy: Cement truck crash claims life of Swedish motorcyclist in Pathum Thani

A cement truck collided with a motorcycle carrying two Swedish men in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok, resulting in one death and one severe injury. Officers from Sam Kok Police Station swiftly responded to the collision along the Prem Prachakon canal road yesterday at 3.20pm. Upon arrival, they discovered an Isuzu cement truck with noticeable damage to its front bumper,…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, July 13, 2023
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Election letdown: MFP leader falls short of prime ministerial votes in Thai race

Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the top vote-getter in the General Election 2023, fell short of securing enough votes from the members of Parliament and senators to become the Thai Prime Minister. Despite obtaining 323 votes, Pita failed to reach the required threshold of 375 votes. The newly elected President of Parliament, Wan Muhamad…

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