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.
  • Phuket NewsPhuket hotel mystery: Young woman found dead in room | Thaiger

    Phuket hotel mystery: Young woman found dead in room

    A 26 year old woman was found dead in her hotel room in Phuket, prompting police and forensic teams to investigate the cause of her unexplained death. Police in Cherng Talay are investigating the death of a young woman who was found lifeless in her hotel room within a resort complex yesterday afternoon. Cherng Talay Police received notification of the…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya teens terrorise street in explosive gang showdown | Thaiger

    Pattaya teens terrorise street in explosive gang showdown

    Two rival youth gangs clashed in Pattaya’s Khao Talo area, where weapons and explosives were used in a late-night street fight that alarmed nearby residents. A violent clash between two rival youth gangs erupted in Pattaya’s Khao Talo area in the early hours of yesterday, September 15, leaving locals shaken and demanding answers. The altercation broke out around 2am on…

  • Politics NewsAnutin confirms Cabinet ready, vows swift action on economy | Thaiger

    Anutin confirms Cabinet ready, vows swift action on economy

    Thailand’s new Cabinet lineup has been finalised and is awaiting royal approval, after which the government will present its policy and begin official duties. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that Thailand’s new Cabinet list is now complete and awaiting royal endorsement, expected later this week. Once approved, the government will deliver its policy statement to Parliament and begin its…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket shines a light on Islamic roots with weekend festival | Thaiger

    Phuket shines a light on Islamic roots with weekend festival

    A cultural event in Phuket celebrated Islamic heritage, bringing residents and officials together to promote unity, awareness, and community engagement. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) hosted a vibrant two-day event aimed at celebrating the island’s Islamic roots and promoting unity across communities. Titled Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket Province, the event took place on Saturday and Sunday,…

  • Pattaya NewsGinger cat ‘Som Bangchak’ brings lottery buzz to Pattaya (video) | Thaiger

    Ginger cat ‘Som Bangchak’ brings lottery buzz to Pattaya (video)

    A stray cat at a Pattaya petrol station has become a local sensation, drawing crowds with a lottery-themed display that blends fun, charm, and social media fame. As lottery fever grips Thailand, a furry local in South Pattaya is bringing smiles, selfies, and a touch of superstition to a Bangchak petrol station. Som Bangchak, a charming ginger stray cat, has…

  • Bangkok NewsChaos on Chao Phraya: 3 boats go up in flames, no injuries (video) | Thaiger

    Chaos on Chao Phraya: 3 boats go up in flames, no injuries (video)

    Three passenger boats caught fire on a major river in Bangkok on Sunday evening, prompting a swift emergency response and warnings for the public to stay clear. Chaos erupted on the Chao Phraya River on Sunday evening, September 14, when three passenger boats were engulfed in flames near Wat Ratcha Singkhon Pier in Bangkok’s Bang Kholaem district. The fire reportedly…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBattered by the storm: 44 Thai provinces face flash flood threat | Thaiger

    Battered by the storm: 44 Thai provinces face flash flood threat

    Heavy rain is forecast across Thailand as dozens of provinces brace for flash floods and landslides caused by intense weather sweeping through the country. Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides, particularly in central and southern regions, including the capital. A powerful low-pressure system hovering over the South China Sea is driving the current weather…

  • Central Thailand NewsNonthaburi upskirt suspect dies after dangerous mall plunge | Thaiger

    Nonthaburi upskirt suspect dies after dangerous mall plunge

    The young man who leapt from a Nonthaburi shopping mall after being caught filming under a woman’s skirt has died from his injuries, police confirmed. Police in Nonthaburi have confirmed that the 21 year old university student who jumped from the fourth floor of Central Westgate mall has died, following a desperate attempt to evade arrest yesterday evening, September 12.…

  • Business NewsSCB cuts branches and staff as AI reshapes Thai banking | Thaiger

    SCB cuts branches and staff as AI reshapes Thai banking

    Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is restructuring its retail operations in response to rising household debt and the growing dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. Since May, SCB has reorganised its retail segment into a new consumer banking division, covering branches, retail services, and employees. Chief Executive Kris Chantanotoke said the shift reflects customer preferences and the steady…

  • Aviation NewsThai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp | Thaiger

    Thai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp

    Thai Airways has confirmed that it will retire its first class cabins, a product once hailed as the pinnacle of luxury but now confined to just three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The decision closes a chapter in the airline’s history, with first class having once graced its flagship Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s. These exclusive cabins, occasionally used for…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya officials warn after elephant seen strolling outside mall | Thaiger

    Pattaya officials warn after elephant seen strolling outside mall

    An elephant was spotted outside a Pattaya shopping mall with its mahout, drawing crowds and prompting city officials to step in over safety concerns. Shoppers at Terminal 21 Pattaya witnessed a highly unusual scene this week when an elephant, guided by its mahout, was seen wandering near the mall selling sugarcane to tourists. The sight drew crowds of curious onlookers…

  • Transport NewsThai-China rail delays pile up as minister faces tough test | Thaiger

    Thai-China rail delays pile up as minister faces tough test

    Thailand’s high-speed rail project is facing fresh delays as the new transport minister takes charge of stalled contracts and unresolved heritage concerns. Thailand’s long-awaited China-backed high-speed rail project is once again facing delays, forcing the new Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn to step in as pressure mounts to push the scheme forward. The project, first launched with a groundbreaking ceremony at…

  • Pattaya NewsHousing row settled after Nong Prue home cleared as legal | Thaiger

    Housing row settled after Nong Prue home cleared as legal

    Officials in Nong Prue inspected a housing project after residents complained a property may have breached building laws, confirming it complied with regulations. At around 2pm yesterday, September 12, deputy mayor Wanchai Saenngam led a team of municipal engineering officers to inspect a property in the Rattanakorn 15 project following anonymous reports that a house was being built taller than…

  • Chiang Mai NewsDecomposed body of elderly woman found in Chiang Mai river | Thaiger

    Decomposed body of elderly woman found in Chiang Mai river

    Locals in Chiang Mai discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in the Ping River, prompting police to launch an investigation into her death. Police in Chiang Mai’s Doi Tao district are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body, believed to be that of an elderly woman, found floating in the Ping River. The grim discovery was made yesterday,…

  • Northern Thailand NewsQuake jolts Sumatra as tremors reach into northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Quake jolts Sumatra as tremors reach into northern Thailand

    Thailand’s Earthquake Observation Division reported a 3.6-magnitude earthquake in northern Sumatra this morning, with light tremors also detected in parts of northern Thailand. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported. The quake struck at 4.27am local time today, September 13, centred in Indonesia’s northern Sumatra region at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located about 367 kilometres…

  • Central Thailand NewsMan caught filming up skirt plunges from Nonthaburi mall | Thaiger

    Man caught filming up skirt plunges from Nonthaburi mall

    A man was seriously injured after jumping from a mall’s fourth floor in Nonthaburi while trying to escape security who caught him filming under a woman’s skirt. Chaos erupted at Central Westgate mall in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, yesterday evening, September 12, after a man accused of secretly filming under a woman’s skirt leapt from the fourth floor to escape…

  • Politics NewsThai Democrat Party leader quits over health and party loyalty row | Thaiger

    Thai Democrat Party leader quits over health and party loyalty row

    Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on has stepped down from his position, citing health concerns that he says have affected his ability to lead effectively. In an official letter submitted to the Election Commission (EC)’s political party registrar yesterday, September 12, the 60 year old politician stated that he could no longer carry out his duties at full capacity and feared…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian tourists flee after Pattaya crash leaves 2 women hurt | Thaiger

    Indian tourists flee after Pattaya crash leaves 2 women hurt

    Two Thai women were left injured in Pattaya after a late-night crash involving a motorcycle and a pair of careless tourists who allegedly fled the scene. A late-night motorcycle collision in Pattaya has left two Thai women hospitalised, after what witnesses claim was a reckless encounter with two foreign tourists. The incident occurred around 3am yesterday, September 12, in front…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s long-awaited boat taxi project finally sets sail | Thaiger

    Phuket’s long-awaited boat taxi project finally sets sail

    Phuket is moving ahead with plans for a boat taxi service along its west coast, as key officials signed an agreement to improve coastal transport options. Phuket is one step closer to launching its long-discussed boat taxi service along the island’s popular west coast, as key officials gathered to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, September 12. Atthaphon Charoenchansa,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy downpours batter 35 Thai provinces, Bangkok on alert | Thaiger

    Heavy downpours batter 35 Thai provinces, Bangkok on alert

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across 35 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Residents are advised to be cautious due to the risk of heavy and accumulated rainfall. The current weather conditions are influenced by a monsoon trough passing over the lower northern, central, eastern, and northeastern…

  • Politics NewsThailand urged to tighten rules on cosy inmate detentions | Thaiger

    Thailand urged to tighten rules on cosy inmate detentions

    Thailand’s anti-graft body is urging the new Cabinet to review prison detention rules over concerns they could allow inmates to serve sentences at home. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is urging the new Cabinet to instruct the Department of Corrections (DoC) to review its rules on off-site detention, following concerns that current regulations could allow prisoners to serve their sentences…

  • Pattaya News5-million-baht fireworks boost to supercharge Pattaya festival | Thaiger

    5-million-baht fireworks boost to supercharge Pattaya festival

    Chon Buri officials approved extra funding to support a major fireworks festival in Pattaya, aiming to boost tourism and attract international visitors. The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 will dazzle visitors with its most spectacular show yet, thanks to a 5 million baht boost from the Chon Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO). Scheduled for November 28 to 29 along Pattaya…

  • Phuket NewsMan found dead in Phuket dorm after family argument | Thaiger

    Man found dead in Phuket dorm after family argument

    A man was found dead in a Phuket dormitory bathroom after a family dispute, prompting police and medical teams to investigate the cause of death. Police in Kathu, Phuket, were alerted to the incident at 8.40am yesterday, September 11. Officers from Kathu Police Station, accompanied by a forensic doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital and Phuket Kusontham Foundation responders, arrived promptly…

  • Politics NewsCourt demands 3 referendums for new Thai Constitution | Thaiger

    Court demands 3 referendums for new Thai Constitution

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that any move to draft a new constitution must involve three referendums and cannot include elected charter drafters. The Constitutional Court delivered the ruling following a petition filed by Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, who requested legal clarification on Parliament’s authority to initiate a new constitution and the necessary procedures. The case stems from…

  • Bangkok NewsHero shopper takes down thief at Bangkok Big C (video) | Thaiger

    Hero shopper takes down thief at Bangkok Big C (video)

    A quick-thinking Bangkok man has become a local hero after using martial arts to tackle a suspected thief who tried to snatch shopping baskets from two tourists. The incident unfolded on the night of September 1 at a Big C supermarket in Bangkok. As two Chinese women were shopping, a man reportedly grabbed their basket, containing handbags and valuables, and…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw | Thaiger

    Lottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw

    A crowd gathered at a temple in central Thailand for a ritual where a tarantula selected lottery numbers, sparking fresh excitement among players. Dozens of hopeful locals gathered today, September 12, behind Wat Bot Rat Sattha in Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, for a traditional ritual centred around the legendary Paya Bung, a revered, burrow-dwelling tarantula…

  • Bangkok NewsWild animal zone shut down after fatal lion attack at zoo | Thaiger

    Wild animal zone shut down after fatal lion attack at zoo

    National park officials have ordered the closure of a wildlife park’s wild animal zone following a fatal incident involving lions, triggering a full safety and welfare review. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has ordered the immediate suspension of operations in Safari World’s Safari Park area, following a deadly lion attack and a subsequent inspection that…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang | Thaiger

    British man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang

    A British man was injured after being attacked in his Pattaya condo by a group of transgender persons following a dispute over payment for services. Police in Pattaya are on the hunt for a gang of four transgender women accused of slashing a 65 year old British man in his South Pattaya apartment after a dispute over money turned violent.…

  • Aviation NewsThai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown | Thaiger

    Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown

    Thai Lion Air is expanding its fleet and launching new routes as it targets high-demand destinations, despite a drop in international tourist arrivals. The budget carrier plans to add at least two Boeing 737 jets to its fleet this year, focusing on high-demand routes such as China and Japan, despite revising its earlier goal of operating 40 aircraft. The adjustment…

  • Pattaya NewsWelding sparks blaze in Pattaya home, sisters flee fire | Thaiger

    Welding sparks blaze in Pattaya home, sisters flee fire

    A fire broke out at a townhouse in Pattaya after welding sparks ignited insulation, prompting a swift emergency response and forcing residents to flee. The fire broke out around 2.30pm yesterday, September 11, in Soi Nern Plab Wan, near the entrance of Chatkaew 9 Village in Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an emergency call and dispatched three…