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, June 19, 2023
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Drunk Thai man falls to death from condo in Chon Buri

A drunk Thai man fell to death from the fifth floor of a condominium in Chon Buri in the early morning of yesterday, June 18. The incident scene was condominium number 19 of the government housing project, Laem Chabang Housing Authority, in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province. Upon investigation at 3.20am , the officers from Bang Lamung…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, June 19, 2023
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Buddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang

A Thai man murdered the lover of his wife, who was a Buddhist nun at a house in the Ratsada district in the southern province of Trang. On June 16, the officers from the Huay Yod Police Station, accompanied by medical professionals and rescuers, rushed to a house located across Baan Hua Rat Temple to investigate the death of a…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, June 19, 2023
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American YouTuber critisised for hiring 50 Thai police to play game with him

Thai netizens criticised an American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, popularly known among Thai people as My Mate Nate, after he hired 50 Thai police officers to participate in a game featured in one of his new videos. On June 17, Bartling, shared a video of a hide-and-seek game between his team and Thai police officers on his Facebook page and Youtube…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinMonday, June 19, 2023
1,302

Thai woman lures men into buying motorcycles and steals them

Police arrested a Thai woman who lured more than 20 victims, especially men, into making down payments for motorcycles for her and vanished with the stolen motorcycles. A 32 year old Thai man named Thawee filed a complaint with the officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station in the eastern province of Rayong that his girlfriend, Tippawan Homduang, stole his motorcycle.…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 16, 2023
1,534

Tragic twist: Thai woman stabbed to death by fellow resident in Bangkok condo

A Thai woman’s life was tragically cut short when she was stabbed to death by a fellow Thai man at her condominium in Bangkok. The perpetrator was swiftly caught by the victim’s neighbours, who responded to the disturbance. Officers from Buppharam Police Station rushed to room 616 on the sixth floor of a condominium located in Bangkok’s Khlong San district.…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 16, 2023
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Illegal drug bust: RTP arrest foreign duo and local ladies in Thailand cross-border narcotics scheme

Royal Thai Police officers yesterday arrested two foreign men and two Thai women for supplying illegal life-threatening drugs at home and abroad. The illegal products worth 6 million baht were confiscated. The investigation into the illegal drugs in Thailand was conducted following a tip-off of a 33 year old Kazakhstani woman named Gaukhar Kussainova who illegally supplied dangerous weight loss drugs…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 16, 2023
1,687

Thai woman dies during rhinoplasty procedure in Bangkok

A Thai woman died during a rhinoplasty procedure at a beauty clinic in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. The dead woman reportedly experienced a cardiac arrest due to the inhalation of anaesthetics. The deceased, Siriya “New” Dateraksa, died at Nithikarn Clinic in Rattanakosin 200 Year Anniversary Village on Rangsit-Pathum Thani Road in Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani province at 4pm…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 16, 2023
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Lost in Translation: Thai Police reckon Japanese attempted rape claim a misunderstanding

Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station believe that the attempted rape accusation reported by a Japanese woman was a result of a misunderstanding. They explained that the action in question was a part of the massage technique, and the officer involved had already engaged in discussions with the foreign woman to reach a mutual understanding. On Monday, June 12, a…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, June 15, 2023
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Dolphin’s daring adventure ends swimmingly with a river rescue in Phuket

The authorities successfully rescued a lost bottlenose dolphin that had ventured into the Tha Chin River in the Ratsada district of Phuket. Residents, anglers, and fishermen in the district spotted the dolphin swimming in Tha Chin River near Koh Sire Bridge at 8am today and reported it to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Centre. Residents urged the relevant authorities…
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Petch PetpailinThursday, June 15, 2023
1,245

Woman murders friend’s abusive husband at an Isaan resort

A Thai woman shot her friend’s husband at a resort hotel in the Rattnana Wapee district in the northeastern province of Nong Khai. The man later died in hospital yesterday. Officers from Rattana Wapee Police Station launched an investigation into the resort hotel last night after the shooting. Thirty-seven-year-old Thai man Sopha Suphomueng was found with a gunshot wound in…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, June 15, 2023
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Krabi official caught demanding 100,000 baht fee for hotel license renewal

The Provincial Governor of Krabi removed the Permanent Secretary of the Mueang Krabi district from her position after she was accused of demanding 100,000 baht from a hotel in the province in exchange for an operating license. The Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) reported to news agencies that the commission received a complaint from the owner of a…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, June 15, 2023
1,668

Bed of betrayal: Thai man stabs wife’s lover in naked shocker, flees

A Thai man stabbed his wife’s lover after catching the pair lying naked in bed before fleeing the scene of the crime. Officers from Rayong Police Station rushed to rescue the victim, 25 year old Boonkorn Saetiao, who sustained stab wounds at a house in Rayong province in the eastern part of Thailand. Boonkorn was found hiding in the house…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, June 15, 2023
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Take Me Out Thailand: American man gets blackout for his male chauvinistic attitude

Thirty Thai women in the popular dating game show Take Me Out Thailand gave a blackout to an arrogant 22 year old American man after he showed his male chauvinistic side. He insisted at the end of the show that he told the truth, thankfully the Thai contestants would not accept a man who appeared to have stepped out of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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Thai man trapped in a crooked web of deceit seeks media help after being swindled by cunning con artist

A Thai man sought help from a Thai media agency to highlight his plight after falling victim to a crooked Thai woman who spun a web of deceit and swindled over 300,000 baht from him. It was later discovered he wasn’t her only victim and that she had also deceived numerous men by manipulating romantic relationships. A 41 year old…
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Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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Busted: Cops nab 89 suspects, seize drugs, weapons at party in South Thailand

Police arrested 89 suspects at a drug party at a resort in the southern province of Pattalung yesterday. Several types of drugs and weapons were confiscated. Pattalung Provincial Police Office received a tip-off that the members of a Facebook group planned to hold a party at a resort around midnight. Officers monitored each member until they checked in at a…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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Tragic love triangle ends in fatal shooting: Jealous Thai woman admits accidental killing of boyfriend in Bangkok

A jealous Thai woman fatally shot her boyfriend at a condominium in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. Initially denying the murder, the woman later confessed that the shooting was an unintended consequence of a heated argument. Officers from the Bang Kluay Police Station swiftly launched an investigation into the untimely death of Suppasin Sisook. The lifeless body of the 30 year…
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Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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Belgian man commits suicide at a Phuket shooting range

A Belgian man reportedly took his own life at a shooting range in Phuket yesterday. The motive of the suicide is under investigation. Officers from Chalong Police Station rushed to investigate Sai Yuan Shooting Range in the Rawai sub-district, Mueang district of Phuket after being notified about the death of the Belgian man, who was later identified as a 52…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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CCTV footage of attempted rape case at massage shop in Bangkok deleted

Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station yesterday investigated the attempted rape of a Japanese woman at a massage shop on Ram Buttri Road near Khao San Road in Bangkok. CCTV footage of the incident was reported to have been deleted and the masseur in question has resigned from the shop. The 23 year old Japanese woman took to Twitter to…
Bangkok News

Petch PetpailinWednesday, June 14, 2023
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Tile pattern ice cream: Must-try ice cream at Wat Arun in Bangkok

A Bangkok café and restaurant has created a delicious, arty ice cream to help support the education of monks and novices and pay for the upkeep of a well-known temple in the capital. The Arun-Cafe Coffee & Restaurant has conjured a 3D ice cream which has been crafted to mirror the ceramic tiles adorning the central prang (which means tall…
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Petch PetpailinTuesday, June 13, 2023
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U-turn tragedy: High-speed chase ends in fatal crash as taxi driver takes a deadly detour

An officer died during a high-speed chase with suspects after a taxi driver made a u-turn causing the police officer’s motorcycle to crash into the cab. The superintendent of Samre Police Station, Chattakit Phadungchanthabai, told Channel 3 that the fatal accident occurred on Southern Sathon Road in Bangkok at 2.30am on Monday, June 5. Two officers from Yannawa Police Station…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, June 13, 2023
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Kind-hearted Thais donate over 1 million baht to help 4 year old girl and her blind grandmother (video)

The gut-wrenching struggle of a four year old girl and her 68 year old blind grandmother in the Isaan province of Buriram tugged on the nation’s heartstrings leading the good people of Thailand to dig deep into their pockets and donate 1 million baht to help the family. A Thai teacher, Phatcharin “Aoom” Esatee, took to social media to seek…
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Petch PetpailinTuesday, June 13, 2023
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Ride of deceit: Bangkok taxi driver steals 1.2 million baht from dozing Japanese passenger

Bangkok Police arrested another bad boy taxi driver who stole over 1.2 million baht from a Japanese passenger while the victim fell asleep during the journey. This is one of the far-too-many-to-mention stories concerning Bangkok taxi drivers who continue to undermine the good name of Thailand with their scams, schemes, and stealing. The theft occurred in the early morning of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinTuesday, June 13, 2023
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Parking pandemonium: Thai woman seeks payment from Bangkok mall after car calamity

A Thai woman demanded a renowned shopping mall in Bangkok to compensate her after her car was smashed and her belongings were stolen at the mall’s car park on Sunday, June 11. The victim, Kitiyaporn, took to social media on Sunday to share her distressing experience, accompanied by pictures of her damaged car. The images reveal a shattered window on…
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Petch PetpailinTuesday, June 13, 2023
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Sand and screens: Pattaya Film Festival makes waves with free beachfront cinema

The Pattaya Film Festival 2023 is set to captivate cinephiles with its unique offering of free entry to watch movies on Pattaya Beach from June 16 to 19. This groundbreaking event marks the festival’s first venture into transforming the beach into an enchanting outdoor cinema. With a clear vision of becoming a member of the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 9, 2023
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Tragic plunge: Irishman leaps from 23rd-floor condo in Bangkok

In a tragic incident this morning, an Irishman allegedly took his own life by leaping from the 23rd floor of his condominium located in the Bang Kae district of Bangkok. The distressed man, identified as Callum Mackay, was reported to be grappling with financial difficulties and feeling overwhelmed by the pregnancy of his girlfriend. Upon receiving the distressing news of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 9, 2023
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Highway scandal shuffles easy pass cops to Yala’s police operations centre

The Highway Police Division’s acting commissioner transferred 42 of the department’s officers involved in the easy pass sticker scandal to the Royal Thai Police Operations Centre in the southern province of Yala. The identities of each officer have not been revealed. The easy pass sticker scandal was uncovered by Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn at the beginning of…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinFriday, June 9, 2023
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Tragic inferno: Man locks daughter-in-law in cottage, sets fire to it, results in her death

Police arrested a 60 year old Thai man after he locked his daughter-in-law in a small cottage and set fire to the property, resulting in her death. The murder was motivated by a series of disputes between the alleged alcoholic and the victim. Officers from the Mueng Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station, who were notified about the murder, rushed to…
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Petch PetpailinFriday, June 9, 2023
3,303

Phuket’s diarrhoea disaster: An unpleasant dose hits over 70 students and residents

More than 70 students and residents across Phuket fell victim to an unpleasant dose of diarrhoea yesterday. The Phuket Provincial Public Heath Office suspects the cause of this distressing episode could be attributed to the drinking of contaminated drinking water and ice procured from nearby factories. It is believed that a stomach bug, possibly the notorious norovirus, managed to infiltrate…
Thailand News

Petch PetpailinThursday, June 8, 2023
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Grope gone wrong: CCTV busts perverted Thai man sexually assaulting female vendor in Isaan (video)

A grocery shop security camera captured a Thai man sexually assaulting a female vendor by grabbing her breasts in the Isaan province of Mahasarakarm. The deviant did not apologise to the victim and said it was not a big deal. The female victim, Ae, reported the issue to the community leader after a 50 year old Thai man named Pin…
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Petch PetpailinThursday, June 8, 2023
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Bangkok taxi tango: Bad boy driver tries to rip off South Korean tourist

Another bad boy Bangkok taxi driver was caught engaging in unscrupulous deeds, this time attempting to rip off a South Korean tourist, charging the foreigner 700 baht for a 30-minute trip. Fortunately, the South Korean man saw through the taxi driver’s antics and paid him only 300 baht. The taxi driver was furious with this and went into meltdown, cursing…

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