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 NewsEasy pass stickers: Police accused of accepting bribes from overloaded trucks

    Easy pass stickers: Police accused of accepting bribes from overloaded trucks

    A future Member of Parliament (MP) from the Move Forward Party (MFP), Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, has accused the Royal Thai Police (RTP) of accepting bribes and ignoring overloaded trucks. Wiroj claimed that these trucks, having allegedly paid bribes, are given special “easy pass stickers” that grant them exemption from police interference. Wiroj began posting about the corruption on his Facebook account…

  • Thailand NewsMan bitten by camel while feeding animals at temple

    Man bitten by camel while feeding animals at temple

    A camel at a zoo inside Bang Kung Temple in Samut Songkram province in central Thailand bit a Thai man’s ear while he was turning his back to it to feed a buffalo in a nearby cage. The victim, 32 year old Worachat Borriboon, recounted his experience at the temple on May 25 to the media. Worachat explained that he suddenly…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: Man takes his child hostage at school in southern Thailand

    BREAKING: Man takes his child hostage at school in southern Thailand

    A Thai man has reportedly taken his own child hostage at Phubodin Pittayalai School in the Lang Suan district of Chum Phon province in the southern part of Thailand. ThaiRath reported that a Thai man entered a school with a rifle at around 7am today, looking for his child. Once he found his child, both left the school together. Officers…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage twins arrested for sexually assaulting girls under 15 years old

    Teenage twins arrested for sexually assaulting girls under 15 years old

    The twins aged 19 years old were arrested yesterday, May 18, after luring and sexually assaulting several girls aged under 15 years old in Ratchaburi province in central Thailand. This disturbing incident follows a history of criminal offences by the twins. One of them was only released from prison last year. The officers from Police Cyber Taskforce and Metropolitan Police…

  • Thailand NewsKuwaiti man flees from rescuers and police on busy Bangkok motorway

    Kuwaiti man flees from rescuers and police on busy Bangkok motorway

    A Kuwaiti man caused a commotion on a motorway near Bangkok when he attempted to evade both rescuers and police officers due to a lack of passport and visa documentation. The head of the motorway rescue team, Withun Chanpuangsen, spoke exclusively to Channel 7 about the incident. Withun revealed that the Kuwaiti man, aged in his late 30s or early…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested for alleged murder of girlfriend at Isaan resort

    Man arrested for alleged murder of girlfriend at Isaan resort

    Police detained a 47 year old man for the alleged murder of his 21 year old girlfriend at a resort in the Isaan province of Buriram. The man confessed to physically assaulting the woman but said he did not expect her to die. The incident took place at a resort in Lam Plai Mart district of Buriram province on Wednesday,…

  • Thailand NewsEx-convict strikes again: Thief steals over 100,000 baht from 27 mobile top-up kiosks

    Ex-convict strikes again: Thief steals over 100,000 baht from 27 mobile top-up kiosks

    In a spree of audacious thefts, an ex-convict, released from prison a mere six months ago, targeted and plundered over 100,000 baht from 27 mobile top-up kiosks in Chaiyaphum province, located in the northeastern part of Thailand. The crime wave came to light when the owner of a local grocery store filed a complaint with Mueng Chaiyaphum Police Station on…

  • Thailand NewsFDA discovers steroids in herbal drink: The Phi brand faces legal action

    FDA discovers steroids in herbal drink: The Phi brand faces legal action

    The Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered a shocking revelation regarding a herbal drink under The Phi (เทพี) brand, which translates to “goddess” in Thai. The drink, known for its exaggerated claims of curing various ailments such as allergies, disk herniation, and rheumatoid arthritis, was found to contain steroids by the FDA. The FDA became suspicious of the product’s…

  • Thailand NewsTragic murder in Chiang Rai: Man stabs wife 11 times

    Tragic murder in Chiang Rai: Man stabs wife 11 times

    A 61 year old Thai man yesterday brutally murdered his wife by stabbing her 11 times at their home in Chaing Rai province, in the northern part of Thailand. The motive behind this horrific act was the wife’s desire to end their relationship, which enraged the husband. Upon arriving at the scene, officers from Chiang Saen Police Station discovered the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s cyanide serial murders: Company to face prosecution for illegal import and resale

    Thailand’s cyanide serial murders: Company to face prosecution for illegal import and resale

    Following the shocking cyanide serial murders in Thailand, authorities have announced their intention to prosecute a company involved in the illicit importation and resale of cyanide to retailers. The police officially confirmed that the Thai cyanide serial killer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, claimed a total of 15 victims, tragically resulting in the loss of 14 lives due to the deadly toxin.…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death: Woman discovered lifeless in sedan at Isaan resort

    Mysterious death: Woman discovered lifeless in sedan at Isaan resort

    A woman was found dead in the back seat of a sedan parked at a resort in the Isaan province of Burriam yesterday at around 5.30pm. Her body was covered with bruises as if she had been attacked and murdered. Adding to the woman’s mysterious death, two suspicious people disappeared from the scene. Officers from Lam Plai Mart Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsWestern man attacks Chinese man on road in Pattaya

    Western man attacks Chinese man on road in Pattaya

    A witness posted a video of a Western man attacking a Chinese man on a pavement along Southern Pattaya Road in Pattaya in the early hours of Wednesday, May 24. The witness, 31 year old Pom, told ThaiRath that she spotted a fracas among a group of people while riding a motorcycle past the scene at 3am. She decided to…

  • Thailand NewsLottery winner accuses granddaughter of stealing jackpot tickets

    Lottery winner accuses granddaughter of stealing jackpot tickets

    A 93 year old lottery winner accused her granddaughter of stealing her winning lottery tickets worth 12 million baht. The accused woman denied all allegations. The alleged lottery winner, Jee Chaowangyen, filed a complaint with Nong Prue Police Station in the central province of Kanchanaburi that her granddaughter, 53 year old Saengthong Sri-atcha, stole two winning lottery tickets worth 12…

  • Thailand NewsThai man exposes himself in public and threatens to rape women in Buriram

    Thai man exposes himself in public and threatens to rape women in Buriram

    A local woman filed a complaint with the police after a drunken Thai man exposed himself in public near her house in the northeastern province of Buriram. He also threatened to rape women in the area. The woman in the Baan Bu Rai Oil Community in the Chalerm Prakiat district of Buriram notified Chalerm Prakiat Police Station today that a…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious disappearance of Thai monk stirs fears of foul play

    Mysterious disappearance of Thai monk stirs fears of foul play

    A Thai monk disappeared from a temple in the Isaan province of Loei to go on a pilgrimage and hasn’t been seen for over a month. The mother of the 40 year old monk, Sarawut “Yod” Larbpho, believes that her son has been murdered. She is convinced after the soul of her monk son possessed her body to tell the story.…

  • Thailand NewsNew Thai PM urged to become ambassador for tourism boost

    New Thai PM urged to become ambassador for tourism boost

    The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) urged the new Prime Minister (PM) to become a tourism ambassador to boost the Thai tourism industry. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) identified the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limcharoenrat, as an ideal candidate for this role, given his potential to significantly boost the tourism sector. TCT President Chamnarn Sisawat…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk husband arrested for alleged murder of wife in jealousy-fuelled tragedy

    Drunk husband arrested for alleged murder of wife in jealousy-fuelled tragedy

    A drunk husband was arrested by the police for allegedly murdering his wife out of jealousy and financial disputes at a residence in the central province of Ratchaburi yesterday. The incident unfolded when the man, identified as 36 year old Mongkon, confessed to repeatedly slashing his wife with a sickle knife used for coconut harvesting. Officers from Baan Pong Police…

  • Thailand NewsShooting at noodles shop near Bangkok claims life of groom-to-be, 2 others injured

    Shooting at noodles shop near Bangkok claims life of groom-to-be, 2 others injured

    A shooting at a noodles shop in the Nonthaburi province near Bangkok resulted in the death of a groom-to-be and injury to two others. Reports suggest that the motive behind the shooting was a dispute over debt and an illegal business venture. The shooting occurred at midnight at a noodles shop in the Sai Ma sub-district of Mueang district in…

  • Thailand NewsOutrage as Thai rape sentence slashed in half, raising questions about justice system

    Outrage as Thai rape sentence slashed in half, raising questions about justice system

    A Thai woman and her boyfriend questioned the justice system in Thailand after a Bangkok taxi driver’s rape sentence was reduced from six years to only three years. The victim suffered both physical and mental health damage as a consequence of the sexual assault. The victim’s boyfriend shared the story about his girlfriend on Facebook on Thursday, May 11. He…

  • Thailand NewsFuture Thailand PM at odds with cannabis sellers and government over drug law reform

    Future Thailand PM at odds with cannabis sellers and government over drug law reform

    Cannabis sellers and several governmental departments have clashed with future Prime Minister, Pita Limcharoenrat, and his Move Forward Party (MFP) over the reclassification of cannabis and the reversal of the drug laws. The sellers are demanding clear clarification from the concerned departments on this issue. On Monday, May 22, the MFP, led by Pita, and leaders of the coalition parties…

  • Thailand NewsLawyer of cyanide serial killer accused of hiding and damaging evidence

    Lawyer of cyanide serial killer accused of hiding and damaging evidence

    Thannicha “Patch” Ek-suwannawat, the lawyer representing the Thai cyanide serial killer, is facing allegations of hiding and damaging crucial evidence. Despite being summoned, Patch has not responded and instead intends to file a complaint against the police. Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, the cyanide serial killer, has yet to confess to her alleged crimes, despite compelling evidence against her. Investigators have uncovered…

  • Thailand News3 DSI officers and ex-consul of Nauru accused of swindling 10 million baht

    3 DSI officers and ex-consul of Nauru accused of swindling 10 million baht

    Three officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the former consul of the Nauru Consulate in Thailand reportedly swindled 10 million baht from Chinese nationals suspected of operating illegal businesses in Thailand. The accused DSI officers surrendered yesterday. On December 22 of last year, DSI officers conducted a raid on a residence in Bangkok that served as the…

  • Thailand NewsLop Buri monkeys suffer heatwave, locals urge support

    Lop Buri monkeys suffer heatwave, locals urge support

    Concerned residents are urging government agencies to provide support to monkeys residing in Lop Buri province landmarks, the Phra Kan Shrine and Phra Prang Sam Yot, after a scorching heatwave restricted the movements of its monkeys. Lop Buri finds itself in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 41 degrees Celsius. Residents are concerned because the…

  • World NewsChinese Internet star dies after excessive alcohol drinking during livestream

    Chinese Internet star dies after excessive alcohol drinking during livestream

    A Chinese Internet star died after drinking an excessive amount of Chinese alcohol during a livestreaming PK competition. The 34 year old Wang Moufeng, also known as Brother Sanqian, is a popular Chinese celebrity from Jiangsu province in the northeastern part of China. He died on Tuesday, May 16 after he finished a livestreaming session with others in a competition…

  • Thailand NewsDeadly consumption of poisonous mushrooms claims 2 lives, 7 seriously ill in Loei Province

    Deadly consumption of poisonous mushrooms claims 2 lives, 7 seriously ill in Loei Province

    Tragedy struck the Isaan province of Loei as a group of individuals fell victim to the consumption of poisonous mushrooms known as Hed Ra Ngok in Thai, resulting in the deaths of two people and leaving seven others injured. The unfortunate incident unfolded on Saturday, May 20, when two residents ventured into a forest near the popular attraction, Phu Lom…

  • Thailand NewsBurmese man attacks 3 colleagues with knife near Bangkok

    Burmese man attacks 3 colleagues with knife near Bangkok

    A Burmese man attacked three colleagues with a knife yesterday at the Owl Market in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The incident took place around 5pm yesterday, May 21, at the Owl Market or Nok Hook Market along the Nonthaburi Bypass Road. Officers from Rattanathibet Police Station were notified of the incident and quickly arrived on the scene along with rescuers…

  • Thailand NewsMore than 500 people stranded in Chon Buri by luxury cruise company

    More than 500 people stranded in Chon Buri by luxury cruise company

    More than 500 Thai tourists found themselves stranded at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri, despite shelling out over 100,000 baht each for a supposedly luxurious cruise trip. The chaotic incident unfolded on Friday, May 19, leaving disgruntled passengers fuming and demanding answers from the cruise company, reportedly identified as Cost Serena, as they were denied boarding despite their hefty…

  • World NewsWife snaps, stabs husband and burns his car over constant comparisons to ex

    Wife snaps, stabs husband and burns his car over constant comparisons to ex

    A Thai wife in Chon Buri snapped and stabbed her husband and set fire to his car after he continually compared her to his ex-wife. Officers from Samet Police Station and Nithi Tri Kunnatham Rescue Foundation rushed to the incident scene at 9pm last night in Samet district following a distress call regarding an injured man. The victim, identified as…

  • Crime NewsKorean man suspected of smuggling crystal meth from Thailand to South Korea

    Korean man suspected of smuggling crystal meth from Thailand to South Korea

    Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested a Korean man for using crystal meth at a condominium in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok. Police also believe he is involved with a Thai woman smuggling the drug from Thailand to South Korea. The Korean suspect was identified as 46 year old Younbae Chun. He was apprehended yesterday,…

  • Thailand News6 Indian men arrested for overstaying in southern Thailand

    6 Indian men arrested for overstaying in southern Thailand

    Tourist police arrested six Indian men for overstaying their visas at a rental house in the Tamot district of Pattalung province in the southern part of Thailand. They also worked illegally in the province as ice cream sellers. The arrest took place today, May 19, following a tip-off from residents. The six foreigners had been residing together in a rental…