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.
  • Pattaya NewsPattaya plunge: Man falls to death from high-rise condo | Thaiger

    Pattaya plunge: Man falls to death from high-rise condo

    A man fell to his death from a high-rise condominium in Pattaya, shocking onlookers and prompting a police investigation into what caused the fatal plunge. The incident occurred around 12.30pm yesterday, October 1, at a prominent condominium on Second Road in North Pattaya. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suteeraphan Thapasri of Pattaya City Police received the alert and immediately notified senior officers.…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsRayong house fire kills 7 as family trapped in blaze (video) | Thaiger

    Rayong house fire kills 7 as family trapped in blaze (video)

    A deadly fire broke out in a residential area of Rayong, killing seven people and injuring three others in the early hours, prompting an urgent investigation. The blaze broke out at around 4.30am today, October 2, near the entrance to Pai 2, Soi 7, in Tha Pradu subdistrict. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the property. Firefighters…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand prepares for flooding as offshore weather worsens | Thaiger

    Thailand prepares for flooding as offshore weather worsens

    Thailand is bracing for widespread thunderstorms and flood risks as a tropical storm develops offshore, bringing unstable weather to several regions nationwide. Thailand is set for more scattered downpours as a tropical depression forming over the Pacific Ocean gears up to cross into the South China Sea between tomorrow, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. The storm is forecast to…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery luck: Phetchabun woman scoops 6 million baht jackpot (video) | Thaiger

    Lottery luck: Phetchabun woman scoops 6 million baht jackpot (video)

    A woman from Phetchabun won the national lottery’s first prize, sparking cheers as her neighbours gathered to celebrate her 6 million baht jackpot. The winner, known as Jeab from Ban Ang Padu, became the centre of attention when the results of today’s (October 1) government lottery draw were announced. The winning number, 876978, secured her the life-changing payout, sparking cheers…

  • Koh Samui NewsTurkish restaurant hits back at claims it threw out Israeli tourists | Thaiger

    Turkish restaurant hits back at claims it threw out Israeli tourists

    A restaurant on Koh Samui has spoken out to deny claims that it removed Israeli tourists, saying staff were not involved in the incident. The drama kicked off after a now-viral post circulated online accusing the venue of ejecting a group of Israeli diners in protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The post, shared via social media channels including Instagram…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya teen badly hurt after firecracker explodes on beach | Thaiger

    Pattaya teen badly hurt after firecracker explodes on beach

    A 14 year old boy was seriously injured when a firecracker exploded in his hand on Pattaya Beach, shocking crowds of locals and tourists nearby. The incident unfolded at around 9.30pm yesterday, September 30, near Soi 9, where crowds of Thai residents and foreign tourists had gathered. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre rushed to the scene…

  • Central Thailand NewsBanana tree miracle draws lottery hopefuls in Phetchabun | Thaiger

    Banana tree miracle draws lottery hopefuls in Phetchabun

    Villagers in Phetchabun, central Thailand, gathered at a rare banana tree that produced two large clusters, performing rituals to seek lucky numbers ahead of the lottery draw. The tree, found in Ban Bueng Najan, Sri Thep district, has sparked excitement after producing two clusters of bananas, each carrying 11 hands, totalling 22. Residents rushed to the site carrying incense, candles…

  • Politics NewsAnutin dismisses US shutdown fears, says Thailand secure | Thaiger

    Anutin dismisses US shutdown fears, says Thailand secure

    Thailand’s prime minister has assured the public that the US government shutdown will not affect the country, stressing that trade agreements with Washington remain secure. At a press briefing today, October 1, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the fallout from the US Senate’s rejection of a budget bill, which triggered America’s first shutdown in…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok traffic snarled as Charoen Krung road caves in (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok traffic snarled as Charoen Krung road caves in (video)

    After last week’s sinkhole outside Vajira Hospital, another road collapse hit Bangkok’s Charoen Krung area, closing lanes as officials moved to investigate and control severe traffic disruption. The incident was first reported by the Volunteer Foundation of Ruamkatanyu Facebook page linked to Bang Phong Phang Police Station, which shared a video clip showing a large section of tarmac collapsing near…

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand confirms 33 cases of new global Covid strain XFG | Thaiger

    Thailand confirms 33 cases of new global Covid strain XFG

    Thailand has reported 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG, most of them in Bangkok, with health officials stressing it causes only mild symptoms. The Department of Medical Sciences announced yesterday, September 30, that XFG has now become the dominant Covid-19 strain worldwide, although there is no evidence to suggest it causes more severe symptoms than previous variants. Thailand’s…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin flies mission to deliver organs and save 7 lives | Thaiger

    PM Anutin flies mission to deliver organs and save 7 lives

    Thailand’s prime minister piloted his own plane to Loei to collect donated organs, which were flown to Bangkok to help save the lives of seven patients. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul touched down in Loei province yesterday, September 30, in what was his first volunteer flight since taking office. The Public Relations Department confirmed he landed at Loei Airport at 12.15pm…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya motorbike crash leaves Russians and Thais badly hurt | Thaiger

    Pattaya motorbike crash leaves Russians and Thais badly hurt

    A head-on motorbike crash in Pattaya left four people critically injured after two motorcycles collided outside a busy nightlife area in Jomtien. The crash unfolded at around 12.30am today, October 1, when two motorcycles collided on Jomtien Second Road in front of Rompho Market. Rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and police rushed to the scene following an emergency…

  • Northern Thailand NewsLottery fever grips villagers at shrine in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Lottery fever grips villagers at shrine in Uthai Thani

    Villagers in Uthai Thani gathered at a shrine to seek blessings and lucky numbers from a revered spirit ahead of the lottery draw, hoping for fortune and safety. Crowds gathered at the T-junction in front of Wat Nong Muang yesterday, September 30, paying homage to Chao Mae Somboon, a revered spirit long associated with the site. Among them was 58…

  • ExpatsBritish war veteran fights for life in Thai hospital battle | Thaiger

    British war veteran fights for life in Thai hospital battle

    A British veteran is in intensive care in Thailand after falling critically ill, while his family urgently try to raise funds to bring him back to the UK. Seventy-three year old Alexander Parker, a former Royal Fleet Auxiliary officer who served in the Falklands, the Gulf, Bosnia and Iraq, is in intensive care in Chanthaburi with suspected lymphoma. The Scot…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket drowning: Unidentified foreigner found dead on beach | Thaiger

    Phuket drowning: Unidentified foreigner found dead on beach

    A foreign man drowned after being found unconscious on a Phuket beach, with police now working to uncover his identity and the cause of the tragedy. Phuket police are scrambling to identify a foreign man who drowned off Naiyang Beach after his body was found washed ashore without a single clue to his identity. Sakhu Police said they were alerted…

  • Pattaya NewsMyanmar gang knife fight in Pattaya leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt | Thaiger

    Myanmar gang knife fight in Pattaya leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt

    A violent clash between rival gangs in Pattaya left two people dead and one seriously injured after a knife fight broke out on a busy roadside. The fatal clash unfolded around 6.06am yesterday, September 30, along the pavement on South Pattaya Road, near the Land Office intersection, close to the Bali Hai overpass. Responding to reports of a violent assault,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s 20 baht train fare deal extended to end of November | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s 20 baht train fare deal extended to end of November

    Bangkok commuters can rejoice as the government has extended the flat 20 baht fare on two major train lines, aiming to ease travel costs across the capital. Following the Cabinet’s meeting yesterday, September 30, the government confirmed that the popular fare cap will remain in place until November 30, easing the financial burden on residents navigating the city. “From today,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a new weather alert warning of widespread storms, flash floods and rough seas across multiple regions. A low-pressure cell is currently covering upper Myanmar while a strong southwest monsoon is sweeping across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand. The combined systems are driving thundershowers and strong winds, with isolated…