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 NewsRoof ruckus: Thai roofing contractor shot dead by condo owner over wrong roof design | Thaiger

    Roof ruckus: Thai roofing contractor shot dead by condo owner over wrong roof design

    A Thai condominium owner shot dead a roofing contractor because he didn’t like the design of the roof he constructed in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok. Bang Sao Thong Police Station officers rushed to the scene of the shooting at a pool hall on Soi Thai Prakan 2/1 in Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakarn province. Officers found one man…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman sexually harassed on public bus by masturbating pervert in Nakhon Nayok | Thaiger

    Thai woman sexually harassed on public bus by masturbating pervert in Nakhon Nayok

    A Thai woman shared a video of a pervert masturbating and sexually harassing her on a public bus travelling from Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok province to denounce the deviant and warn others. The victim, 23 year old Boat, shared a video of being sexually harassed on the public bus on Facebook on Monday, September 18. In the video, the man…

  • Thailand News13 year old girl hides truth about giving birth to baby after being raped | Thaiger

    13 year old girl hides truth about giving birth to baby after being raped

    A 13 year old Thai girl lied to her family and the police after giving birth because she was ashamed of being raped. Fearing that her family would not accept the truth, the girl lied that she found a newborn baby abandoned in a market in the Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok. The young girl told her teacher on September…

  • Thailand NewsFormer FFP MP, Pannika Wanich, banned for life for disrespecting Thai monarchy | Thaiger

    Former FFP MP, Pannika Wanich, banned for life for disrespecting Thai monarchy

    The Supreme Court issued an official notice, permanently banning former Future Forward Party (FFP) MP Pannika “Chor” Wanich from participating in elections and holding political positions for life, following her display of disrespect towards the monarchy. This action stems from a 2019 Facebook post by Chor, which prompted the secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution,…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman issues warning after naked woman breaks into her house in Krabi to watch TV (video) | Thaiger

    Thai woman issues warning after naked woman breaks into her house in Krabi to watch TV (video)

    A Thai woman issued a warning to residents of Ao Luek district in the southern province of Krabi after a naked woman broke into her house to watch television. The homeowner, a 47 year old woman named Romla Saiwaree, shared a video of the naked woman with Channel 7 yesterday. In the video, Romla and another man are seen entering…

  • Thailand NewsSadistic Thai father confesses to killing five children in chilling case | Thaiger

    Sadistic Thai father confesses to killing five children in chilling case

    Police officers further questioned the sadistic Thai father who brutally murdered his two year old daughter and confessed to the abuse and killing of four more of his five children from another marriage. Officers from Bang Khen Police Station disclosed disturbing details surrounding the tragic demise of two year old Natekwansuda “Model” Songsaeng to the media. The police confirmed that…

  • Thailand NewsThai dating coach scores own goal after using famous German footballer photos to swindle clients | Thaiger

    Thai dating coach scores own goal after using famous German footballer photos to swindle clients

    Several Thai women accused a Thai dating coach of using pictures of renowned German footballers to swindle money from them. The accused, Coach P’Lek, admitted using the pictures of former German footballers Michael Ballack and Philipp Lahm but denied deceiving the victims, saying it was just her marketing strategy. The victims’ representative, 43 year old Or, came forward to share…

  • Thailand NewsCaught on camera: Thieving duo swoops on 20,000 baht windfall | Thaiger

    Caught on camera: Thieving duo swoops on 20,000 baht windfall

    A CCTV camera caught two Thai men stealing 20,000 baht that the victim accidentally dropped on the road in the Nong Ree district of Chon Buri province. A 75 year old man, Auad Sanitjairak, sought help from netizens after two men stole his cash at about 8am on September 15. Auad explained that he wanted to buy a car from…

  • Thailand NewsPop goes the chaos: Opening day at POP MART’s Thai flagship store at CentralWorld turns topsy-turvy | Thaiger

    Pop goes the chaos: Opening day at POP MART’s Thai flagship store at CentralWorld turns topsy-turvy

    Leading art toy company POP MART introduced its inaugural flagship store in Thailand at the popular Bangkok shopping mall, CentralWorld. Regrettably, the opening day took an unexpected turn, resulting in chaos and posing a threat to the safety of customers waiting in the queue. The first-ever POP MART flagship store, spanning an area of 169 square metres, was officially unveiled…

  • Thailand NewsHeartbreaking horror: Sadistic Thai father arrested for murdering 2 year old daughter | Thaiger

    Heartbreaking horror: Sadistic Thai father arrested for murdering 2 year old daughter

    Police arrested a sick, sadistic Thai man who killed his two year old daughter and buried her under his wife’s house in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet. Shockingly, the suspect also admitted to the horrific killing of three other children. The tragic incident was uncovered after Thai social media influencer, Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet, rescued two girls aged four and…

  • Thailand NewsGovt criticised after Miss Universe Singapore sets to combat human trafficking in Thailand | Thaiger

    Govt criticised after Miss Universe Singapore sets to combat human trafficking in Thailand

    Thai netizens criticised the Thai government after the newly crowned Miss Universe Singapore expressed her commitment to combatting human trafficking in Thailand. Priyanka Annuncia, who was crowned 2023 Miss Universe Singapore during the final competition at the Amber Lounge at Millenia Walk last Saturday, September 16, announced her promise to combat human trafficking in Thailand after the prestigious ceremony. With…

  • Crime NewsThai Twitter tale: Woman reports soapy shower surprise as friend’s explict video resurfaces | Thaiger

    Thai Twitter tale: Woman reports soapy shower surprise as friend’s explict video resurfaces

    A Thai woman filed a complaint with the police after finding an explicit video of herself showering shared on Twitter by a close friend three years ago in 2020. The victim, 23 year old Joy, told Channel 3 that her friend found an explicit video of a woman who looked like her on Twitter. The concerned friend shared the explicit…

  • Thailand NewsSukhumvit snatch: Thai thief nabbed for stealing 40,000 baht from Ukrainian couple | Thaiger

    Sukhumvit snatch: Thai thief nabbed for stealing 40,000 baht from Ukrainian couple

    Police arrested a Thai man at his home in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district today after he stole more than 40,000 baht from a Ukrainian couple on Soi Sukhumvit 18. The Ukrainian couple reported to Thong Lor Police Station in the early hours of today, September 19, that a thief on a motorcycle rode up from behind and snatched a bag…

  • Thailand NewsHead-on collision: Thai woman’s quest for justice after construction site calamity results in skull fracture | Thaiger

    Head-on collision: Thai woman’s quest for justice after construction site calamity results in skull fracture

    A Thai woman embarked on a quest for justice after concrete debris from a construction site in Bangkok’s Sathon district came crashing down on her head, resulting in a skull fracture. She is now pressing for more than just the cost of her medical treatment as compensation from the owner of the under-construction building. The victim, 36 year old Ananya,…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman dies after breast augmentation surgery with illegal doctor | Thaiger

    Thai woman dies after breast augmentation surgery with illegal doctor

    The president of the Forensic Physicians Association of Thailand yesterday warned the public of illegal breast augmentation surgery, which recently led to the death of a Thai woman. The doctor, Smith Fa Srisont, took to Facebook yesterday, September 18, to share the story of a Thai woman who underwent breast augmentation surgery with a fake doctor and suffered tragic consequences.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dodges arrest after shooting outside Robot pub in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Thai man dodges arrest after shooting outside Robot pub in northern Thailand

    A Thai man escaped arrest last night after shooting two men outside the Robot pub in the Kud Pong sub-district in the Isaan province of Loei. The two victims were seriously injured. Officers from Mueang Loei Police Station received a report of the shooting at 1.10am yesterday, September 18. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a trail of bloodstains…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai Airport’s 24 hours upgrade takes off to meet ‘soaring’ Chinese demand | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai Airport’s 24 hours upgrade takes off to meet ‘soaring’ Chinese demand

    The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is preparing to take flight as Chiang Mai International Airport gears up for 24/7 operations starting November 1, all in response to the soaring demand from Chinese visitors. The Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, Chai Watcharong, said today that the PM and Finance Minister, Srrettha Thavisin, wants to extend Chiang Mai Airport’s operating hours, from the…

  • Thailand NewsThai women’s pursuit of love leads to legal battle against Facebook dating service scam | Thaiger

    Thai women’s pursuit of love leads to legal battle against Facebook dating service scam

    Seven Thai women seeking rich, high-profile foreign husbands reached out to a renowned Thai lawyer, Deacha Kittiwittayanan, after falling victim to a dating service scam on Facebook. A 43 year old woman named Or is representing the victims. Or revealed that she is a single mother who had to take care of her child and her mother. She earns 55,000…

  • Thailand News79 year old Thai man arrested for kidnapping mentally disabled girl | Thaiger

    79 year old Thai man arrested for kidnapping mentally disabled girl

    Police arrested a 79 year old Thai man on charges of kidnapping an 11 year old mentally disabled girl from Chaiyaphum, a province in Isaan, and transporting her to the northern province of Tak. The suspect is said to have a high sexual appetite and a history of physical abuse against others. Mirror Foundation Director Ekkarak Lumchumkae received a complaint…

  • Thailand NewsBroken taxi meter mended: Thai good samaritan’s TikKok gesture goes viral | Thaiger

    Broken taxi meter mended: Thai good samaritan’s TikKok gesture goes viral

    A kindhearted Thai woman shared a video on TikTok of the moment she helped a struggling taxi driver. She paid the driver an extra 2,350 baht to replace his broken meter. The video was posted on the TikTok account, @worldmj on Tuesday, September 12. The video caption read… “Travelling for several kilometres, but the meter does not count it. What…

  • Thailand NewsIdentity heist: Thai man’s plastic surgery ploy backfires, friend jailed in case of mistaken identity | Thaiger

    Identity heist: Thai man’s plastic surgery ploy backfires, friend jailed in case of mistaken identity

    A Thai man resorted to using his friend’s identity to commit a crime and then underwent plastic surgery in an attempt to evade capture. This wrongful act led to his friend being wrongfully imprisoned for 80 days in his place. The transformed criminal was eventually apprehended on Saturday, September 16. The incident unfolded on September 10 when the parents of…

  • Thailand NewsTasteAtlas stirs the pot: Pad kaprao sizzles to the top of global stir-fry rankings | Thaiger

    TasteAtlas stirs the pot: Pad kaprao sizzles to the top of global stir-fry rankings

    Food guide platform TasteAtlas unveiled its list of the 50 best stir-fry dishes in the world, with Thai fast food favourite pad kaprao claiming the coveted top spot. The website added that Thai pad kaprao also stands as the fourth most frequently ordered dish by foreigners visiting Thailand. Pad kaprao scooped first place in the rankings with an impressive 4.8…

  • Thailand NewsShocking treatment: Thai-American couple demands justice after electric shock in Chon Buri hotel jacuzzi | Thaiger

    Shocking treatment: Thai-American couple demands justice after electric shock in Chon Buri hotel jacuzzi

    A pregnant Thai woman and her American husband demanded compensation after the couple and their son were electrocuted while bathing in a luxury hotel jacuzzi in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province. The woman is also concerned about the effect of the electric shock on her unborn baby. The 30 year old woman, Monthakan Khansantier, sought the help of…

  • Thailand NewsShocking video on TikTok: Thai sex worker takes moral stand over misbehaving monk soliciting her services | Thaiger

    Shocking video on TikTok: Thai sex worker takes moral stand over misbehaving monk soliciting her services

    Thai social media was left astounded as they watched a Thai sex worker display a stronger sense of morality than a sinful monk when she declined to offer her services to him. This revelation came to light through a widely circulated video on the TikTok app, exposing the shameful monk’s unbecoming conduct. The monk, insistent on receiving the service, argued…

  • Thailand NewsPedophile nabbed for rape attempt, plan thwarted by his impotence in northeast Thailand | Thaiger

    Pedophile nabbed for rape attempt, plan thwarted by his impotence in northeast Thailand

    Police officers arrested a 51 year old pedophile for attempting to rape an eight year old girl in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani. His plan to commit the sexual assault was reportedly thwarted by his impotence. The man attempted to evade arrest by hiding in his car but his plan failed. On Tuesday, September 5, the alleged suspect, Sakda…

  • Thailand NewsBig Joke cracks the case: CCTV reveals Thai police officers caught in lie after officer’s tragic death | Thaiger

    Big Joke cracks the case: CCTV reveals Thai police officers caught in lie after officer’s tragic death

    Following the tragic death of Police Major Siwakorn Saibua, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, reviewed CCTV footage from the house of the community leader, Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok, and found that police officers at the scene lied about the circumstances of the incident. Pol. Maj. Siwakorn lost his life at a…

  • Thailand NewsUnexpected twist: Chinese accident investigation unveils chilling kidnap-ransom scheme in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Unexpected twist: Chinese accident investigation unveils chilling kidnap-ransom scheme in Bangkok

    Royal Thai Police officers, investigating a car accident between Thai and Chinese drivers on Bangkok’s Sirat Expressway, stumbled upon a shocking twist—an unexpected link to a chilling kidnap-for-ransom scheme. ThaiRath yesterday afternoon reported that Expressway Police Station 2 was called to the scene of a car accident on the Sirat Expressway by a 33 year old Thai man, Somphong Sisod.…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern gem: Thailand’s newest international airport set for maiden flight | Thaiger

    Southern gem: Thailand’s newest international airport set for maiden flight

    Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, situated in southern Thailand, is poised to start a trial run of its state-of-the-art international passenger terminal, valued at 1.4 billion baht, on September 19. This development marks an eagerly anticipated step towards its recognition as Thailand’s latest international airport. Originally designed primarily for domestic flights, the airport has responded to the escalating demand for international…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Thai senator and MP candidate denies involvement in child prostitution | Thaiger

    Former Thai senator and MP candidate denies involvement in child prostitution

    A 15 year old girl who was rescued from prostitution accused a former high-ranking politician of buying sexual services from the teenager. The politician in question is identified as a former senator and Pheu Thai Party candidate. Baan Mor Police Station officers arrested a Burmese woman on Tuesday, September 12 for forcing her 15 year old daughter into prostitution in…

  • Thailand NewsFlames of justice: Police uncover dead body’s identity and suspect drug gang-linked murder | Thaiger

    Flames of justice: Police uncover dead body’s identity and suspect drug gang-linked murder

    After finding the scorched body of a dead man, Chai Badan Police Station officers successfully determined his identity, the suspect, and the motive behind the murder, which is connected to a dispute within a drug trafficking gang. A local made the shocking discovery of a dead body while he was riding his motorcycle past the spot. The dead man was…