Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.
  • Crime NewsThai temples in Europe hit by wave of foreign break-ins | Thaiger

    Thai temples in Europe hit by wave of foreign break-ins

    Thai temples in Europe are being warned to tighten security after several were targeted by foreign thieves who broke in and damaged property and donation boxes. Yesterday, October 16, Phra Ratchawachirasasanawithet, chairman of the Thai Dhammaduta Union in Europe, issued a public warning to all Thai temples abroad following several burglaries in Sweden and the United Kingdom. The union released…

  • Environment NewsDugong numbers plummet as seagrass vanishes in Andaman | Thaiger

    Dugong numbers plummet as seagrass vanishes in Andaman

    Conservationists in Thailand are working to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea after dugong numbers dropped sharply due to food loss and habitat damage. The Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation has launched a renewed campaign to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea, after recent drone surveys revealed a drastic decline in dugong numbers, from 248…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman puts Huskies up for adoption over border clash fears | Thaiger

    Thai woman puts Huskies up for adoption over border clash fears

    A tearful pet owner in Sisaket is urgently seeking a loving new home for her two Siberian Huskies as fears of renewed conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border grow. Today, October 17, a reporter visited Ban Non Sawang, a village in Kantharalak district, just 7 kilometres from the tense border zone, where 39 year old Pairin Yodkhammee made a heartbreaking decision.…

  • Business NewsThai Revenue Department warns influencers: Pay your fair share | Thaiger

    Thai Revenue Department warns influencers: Pay your fair share

    Thailand’s Revenue Department has reminded all earners, including influencers and online sellers, that income from any source must be declared and taxed. The statement comes amid rising scrutiny of high-profile online earners, especially after singer Ratchanok “Janey” Suwannaket made headlines for reportedly raking in hundreds of millions of baht through record-breaking livestream sales. Deputy director-general Panuvat Luangvilai clarified that the…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin’s first foreign trip seals major Thai-Lao crime pact | Thaiger

    PM Anutin’s first foreign trip seals major Thai-Lao crime pact

    The Thai and Lao prime ministers met in Vientiane to strengthen cooperation on cross-border crime, trade, and regional development initiatives. Marking his first official international visit as Thai premier, Anutin Charnvirakul was warmly welcomed by Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his wife with a formal ceremony and guard of honour. He was accompanied by Thananon Niramit, with the meeting…

  • Crime NewsBelarus model trafficked from Thailand killed in Myanmar camp | Thaiger

    Belarus model trafficked from Thailand killed in Myanmar camp

    A 26 year old woman from Belarus was trafficked after arriving in Thailand for a modelling job and later died in Myanmar, where she was forced into cyber scams. The victim, Vera Kravtsova, believed she had secured legitimate work in Bangkok. However, according to international media reports, she was allegedly abducted shortly after her arrival and taken to a region…

  • Politics NewsRoyal Thai Army’s 8.6 million baht border fence plan questioned | Thaiger

    Royal Thai Army’s 8.6 million baht border fence plan questioned

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has announced plans to build a high-security fence along the Thai-Cambodian border to strengthen defences and curb illegal crossings. The Army Development Command (ADC), under the RTA Headquarters, has announced a project to construct a reinforced prefabricated concrete fence topped with steel mesh and concertina wire. The total cost will be a staggering 8.66 million…

  • Bangkok NewsChinese duo busted at Suvarnabhumi after Bangkok burglary spree | Thaiger

    Chinese duo busted at Suvarnabhumi after Bangkok burglary spree

    Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly going on a burglary spree across several Bangkok districts, targeting homes in Don Mueang and Saimai and making off with loot worth over 1 million baht. The suspects, 38 year old Lin Li and 39 year old Xiaowu Liu, were arrested by officers from Don Mueang Police Station following a…

  • Pattaya NewsGreedy python meets fatal end after swallowing cat in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Greedy python meets fatal end after swallowing cat in Pattaya

    A giant python was found dead in Pattaya after swallowing a cat whole, leaving residents shocked and rescue teams scrambling to the scene. The discovery was made around 7pm yesterday, October 16, when stunned residents spotted the sluggish snake coiled in a ditch beside Soi Na Kluea 14. They immediately alerted Pattaya’s Ground Disaster Prevention Radio Centre, prompting a swift…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStorm warning for southern Thailand as heavy rains loom | Thaiger

    Storm warning for southern Thailand as heavy rains loom

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide alert as strong easterly and southeasterly winds continue to dominate the country’s weather system, bringing with them scattered thundershowers, isolated heavy rain, and rising sea conditions, especially along the southern coasts. The public is being urged to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, while boats and coastal communities are warned…

  • Phuket NewsEx-con stabbed to death in early morning Phuket attack | Thaiger

    Ex-con stabbed to death in early morning Phuket attack

    A man with a history of criminal offences was fatally stabbed on a major road in Phuket, prompting a police investigation into the motive and possible suspects. Police have launched a full investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 33 year old man found injured on the side of Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang early this morning, October 16. The victim,…

  • Thailand NewsJackpot joy: Quiet punter bags 18 million baht in Thai lottery | Thaiger

    Jackpot joy: Quiet punter bags 18 million baht in Thai lottery

    A lucky winner became a millionaire after securing the top prize in Thailand’s digital lottery, which saw a total jackpot payout of 162 million baht. Thailand’s digital lottery draw today, October 16, conducted through the Pao Tang app, has turned dreams into reality for dozens of lucky winners, delivering a total payout of 162 million baht across 27 tickets. The…

  • South Thailand NewsChak Phra festival fuels lucky number frenzy in southern Thailand (video) | Thaiger

    Chak Phra festival fuels lucky number frenzy in southern Thailand (video)

    A wave of lottery fever is sweeping Trang province in southern Thailand as festival-goers hunt for lucky numbers during one of the region’s most revered religious events. Trang’s annual Chak Phra festival has once again stirred a blend of spiritual devotion and lottery excitement, drawing large crowds to Mueang district as locals seek both merit and fortune ahead of the…

  • Phuket NewsBox jellyfish sting scare hits tourists at Patong Beach | Thaiger

    Box jellyfish sting scare hits tourists at Patong Beach

    Lifeguards on a popular Phuket beach have reported a surge in jellyfish stings affecting tourists, with several victims requiring urgent hospital care. The incidents, which have involved the notoriously venomous box jellyfish, have left beachgoers with burning skin, rashes and in some cases, serious allergic responses. Lifeguards confirmed that the stings occurred both near shore and in deeper water. Some…

  • Tourism NewsKoh Chang tourism rebounds despite border tension | Thaiger

    Koh Chang tourism rebounds despite border tension

    The tourist season kicked off in Koh Chang, Koh Kut, and Koh Mak as Thai tourism officials launched fresh campaigns to revive travel following border tensions. Clashes along the border led to a travel ban in Trat and nearby provinces, with martial law enforced for up to five months. The disruption triggered mass cancellations from international travellers, especially Europeans, costing…

  • Bangkok NewsBarbershop drug den busted in Bangkok police sting | Thaiger

    Barbershop drug den busted in Bangkok police sting

    Police in Bangkok raided a barbershop run by a foreign gang, uncovering a secret drug den and arresting eight suspects linked to a transnational crime ring. A foreign-led criminal syndicate operating out of a barbershop in central Bangkok was dismantled this week in a dramatic police operation. Eight suspects, including nationals from Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand, were…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket marks Austrian consul handover with honour and ceremony | Thaiger

    Phuket marks Austrian consul handover with honour and ceremony

    Phuket hosted a diplomatic ceremony where Austria honoured a former consul and appointed a successor to strengthen ties in tourism, trade, and culture. Phuket marked a major milestone in Thai-Austrian relations on Tuesday, October 14, as long-serving diplomat Wanida Hongyok was honoured for her service, and Montawee Hongyok was officially appointed as Austria’s new Honorary Consul on the island. The…

  • Thailand NewsLottery hunters chase lucky numbers at Udon Thani Naga site | Thaiger

    Lottery hunters chase lucky numbers at Udon Thani Naga site

    A wave of lottery hopefuls has descended on Kham Chanod Island in Udon Thani province, believed to be the mystical realm of the Naga serpent, to seek lucky numbers ahead of the upcoming draw. The island, steeped in legend and spiritual significance, has long been a hotspot for those hoping to channel supernatural luck into winning tickets. In recent days,…

  • Pattaya NewsItalian tourist lost in Pattaya with only a hotel key in hand | Thaiger

    Italian tourist lost in Pattaya with only a hotel key in hand

    An Italian tourist was found lost in Pattaya with no ID or belongings, prompting police and locals to step in after he showed up holding only a hotel room key. The tourist, identified as Marco De Vivo, turned up at Pattaya Police Station earlier this week, prompting immediate assistance from international liaison officers. According to police, the Italian had lost…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s giant sinkhole grows, gobbles up more sand | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s giant sinkhole grows, gobbles up more sand

    The sinkhole on Bangkok’s Samsen Road continues to expand, forcing engineers to revise their plans and pump in significantly more sand than originally estimated, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) confirmed yesterday. Wacharapon Khongsawad, construction director for the MRTA, revealed that the sinkhole, which first opened up on September 24, has grown in size beyond the initial projections. Originally measured…

  • Politics NewsThailand backs US crackdown on online scam empire | Thaiger

    Thailand backs US crackdown on online scam empire

    Thailand has voiced support for a US-led crackdown on scam networks operating in Southeast Asia, aligning with its own efforts to combat transnational crime. In a statement released on Monday, October 13, the Thai Foreign Ministry said it shared Washington’s resolve in dismantling scam networks that prey on victims across the region, often through violence, forced labour, and sophisticated fraud.…

  • Central Thailand NewsGolden ‘Naga’ eel found in central Thailand sparks lottery frenzy | Thaiger

    Golden ‘Naga’ eel found in central Thailand sparks lottery frenzy

    A rare golden eel was discovered by a fisherman in central Thailand, drawing crowds and sparking hopes of good fortune among curious locals. Residents of Kamphaeng Phet province were left stunned after a man discovered an unusually coloured golden eel, which some believe holds mystical powers and could bring good luck in the lottery. The discovery was made in the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket pushes ahead with AI traffic lights to ease jams | Thaiger

    Phuket pushes ahead with AI traffic lights to ease jams

    Phuket is moving forward with plans to use AI-powered traffic lights to manage congestion at busy intersections as part of a major transport upgrade. Artificial intelligence will soon take the wheel in managing Phuket’s chaotic traffic, as part of a major two-phase overhaul aimed at tackling congestion ahead of the tourist High Season. The Phuket Highways Department has unveiled a…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya to host first-ever Eastern Muslim Culture Expo | Thaiger

    Pattaya to host first-ever Eastern Muslim Culture Expo

    Pattaya will be hosting a major cultural expo celebrating Muslim heritage in eastern Thailand, aiming to boost tourism and promote cross-cultural understanding. Pattaya City Mayor Poramet Ngampichet welcomed a delegation from the Chon Buri Provincial Islamic Committee this week to discuss plans for the Eastern Muslim Cultural Expo, scheduled for January 16 to 18. The meeting took place in Meeting…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStormy skies bring another wet week to Thailand | Thaiger

    Stormy skies bring another wet week to Thailand

    Thailand faces scattered storms and strong waves, with heavy rain expected in several regions, prompting officials to warn the public to stay alert. Thailand is bracing for scattered storms across the country, as an easterly wave passes over the upper regions. Several provinces are expected to experience heavy rainfall. Residents are being urged to exercise caution due to possible flash…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai teen’s hand reattached after gang attack | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai teen’s hand reattached after gang attack

    A brave 14 year old girl from Chiang Mai is back home with her right hand reattached after a gang attack left her severely injured last month. The attack, which occurred on September 16 in Mueang Chiang Mai district, left three students seriously injured. The girl, who was mistaken for a male target due to wearing a hoodie, lost her…

  • Business NewsKEX Express delists from SET but vows business as usual | Thaiger

    KEX Express delists from SET but vows business as usual

    KEX Express announced its voluntary delisting from the Thai stock exchange, assuring customers and partners that operations and services will continue as normal. The final trading day for KEX shares was yesterday, with the delisting taking effect today, October 15. This move follows a successful tender offer by its majority shareholder, SF International Holding (Thailand) Co Ltd (SFTH), which now…

  • Aviation NewsThailand aces global aviation safety audit with sky-high score | Thaiger

    Thailand aces global aviation safety audit with sky-high score

    Thailand’s civil aviation authority has achieved a top safety score in a global audit conducted by an international body assessing aviation oversight standards. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced a stellar performance in a recent international safety audit, scoring a preliminary 91.35% in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) conducted by…

  • Bangkok NewsChinese tourist’s ‘stolen’ figurines found in Bangkok mix-up | Thaiger

    Chinese tourist’s ‘stolen’ figurines found in Bangkok mix-up

    A Chinese tourist in Bangkok was left baffled after over 200 of her prized collectible figurines vanished, only to be recovered in a junk collector’s tricycle. More than 200 rare cartoon model dolls, worth over 100,000 baht, have been returned to a Chinese woman in Bangkok after they were mistakenly taken by a junk collector who believed they had been…

  • Phuket NewsPatong gets safety boost with new traffic barriers | Thaiger

    Patong gets safety boost with new traffic barriers

    Police in Patong partnered with a local foundation to provide new traffic barriers, aiming to improve safety and city image ahead of peak tourism season. In a joint effort to boost public safety and improve Patong’s image ahead of the High Season, the Patong Development Foundation has donated new traffic barriers to Patong Police. The handover ceremony took place yesterday,…

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