Puntid Tantivangphaisal

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.
  • Thailand NewsShocking tragedy: Farmer electrocuted by water pump in Sisaket

    Shocking tragedy: Farmer electrocuted by water pump in Sisaket

    A tragic incident unfolded when a farmer was electrocuted while attempting to use a pump to draw water into his fields. The mishap occurred near a pond in the middle of a field in Ban Kho Klang Noi, Village 4, E Lam subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket province. Local police received a report of a man fatally electrocuted yesterday, November…

  • Thailand NewsSchoolgirl, 14, killed in motorcycle and truck collision in Lopburi

    Schoolgirl, 14, killed in motorcycle and truck collision in Lopburi

    A tragic accident involving a schoolgirl on a motorcycle and a six-wheeled truck has left a family devastated. Yesterday, November 25, police received a report of a fatal collision on the Lopburi-Khok Tum Road in Lopburi province, which led to the death of the 14 year old schoolgirl. The incident occurred when the young girl, a third-year secondary school student…

  • Thailand NewsThree confess to attacking monk at TV station in Bangkok (video)

    Three confess to attacking monk at TV station in Bangkok (video)

    Three people have confessed to attacking a monk, citing personal feelings as their motivation, denying any hired involvement. The incident took place at a popular television station, leaving the monk injured. The lawyer of the three suspects, 45 year old Panuphan, 56 year old Thanathat, and 53 year old Chawalit, addressed the media yesterday, November 25 at 12.40pm at Bang…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain warning issued for 13 Thai provinces, flash flood risk

    Heavy rain warning issued for 13 Thai provinces, flash flood risk

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rainfall affecting 13 provinces in the South, with risks of flash floods and forest runoff. Northern Thailand will experience a temperature drop of up to 5 degrees Celsius (°C). The TMD released its second announcement, highlighting the potential impact of severe weather from tomorrow to November 30. A new wave…

  • Phuket NewsStep up to stop abuse: Phuket rallies against domestic violence

    Step up to stop abuse: Phuket rallies against domestic violence

    In a powerful stand against abuse, thousands of people filled Saphan Hin Public Park at dawn on Sunday, November 24, participating in a walk-run campaign to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women, children, and family members. The impactful event, organised by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, marked the International Day for the Elimination of…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker’s death in Pathum Thani sparks investigation

    Thai worker’s death in Pathum Thani sparks investigation

    Thailand’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) ordered an investigation into the internal management of a national science and technology agency following the tragic death of a 35 year old worker. The employee, reportedly overwhelmed by work stress, was found dead in his car at a university car park in Pathum Thani. The minister, Supamas Isarapakdee, directed…

  • Thailand NewsFood poisoning: Cruise ship chef found dead in Udon Thani hotel

    Food poisoning: Cruise ship chef found dead in Udon Thani hotel

    A 47 year old chef working on a cruise ship was found dead in his hotel room in Udon Thani province, apparently due to severe food poisoning which led to a heart attack. The incident was reported at 5pm yesterday. Officers from the Na Kha sub-station, led by investigative officer Watthapong Chamnongudom, responded to the scene at a hotel in…

  • Thailand NewsSole searching: Foreign man’s shoes stolen from Thai beach (video)

    Sole searching: Foreign man’s shoes stolen from Thai beach (video)

    A foreign man residing in Thailand expressed frustration after his shoes were stolen at a beach, sparking a discussion on the commonality of such incidents in the country. TikTok user @imlukematthew shared a video yesterday, November 25, detailing his experience. He explained that he had ridden his motorcycle to a beach, left his shoes beneath it, and found them missing…

  • Thailand NewsEast Thailand: Exhausted driver crashes pickup into street light

    East Thailand: Exhausted driver crashes pickup into street light

    A factory owner experienced a serious accident after falling asleep at the wheel due to exhaustion. The accident occurred when his black Ford Ranger pickup truck veered off the road, crossed the median, and crashed into a street light, before flipping over into a forested area in Chanthaburi province, East Thailand. The incident took place yesterday, November 22, and police…

  • Thailand NewsCaterpillar outbreak devastates Songkhla’s coconut plantations

    Caterpillar outbreak devastates Songkhla’s coconut plantations

    A significant outbreak of black-headed caterpillars has severely impacted coconut plantations across four districts in Songkhla, causing extensive damage to the crops. Local agricultural officials are responding by deploying parasitic wasps and chemical agents to combat the infestation. Agricultural experts have reported that the black-headed caterpillar infestation is affecting coconut trees in the Sathing Phra Peninsula and other areas of…

  • Thailand NewsSurat Thani police crack down on noisy modified motorcycles

    Surat Thani police crack down on noisy modified motorcycles

    Police in Surat Thani are intensifying efforts against young motorcyclists modifying their bikes to create loud noises. Today, orders were given to all local police stations to crack down on these activities, aiming to prevent public disturbances and ensure road safety. Niphon Chatree, head of Surat Thani’s city police, instructed his team, including Taweesil Laksana-Pheng, deputy head of the city…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung declared disaster zone amid severe flooding

    Phatthalung declared disaster zone amid severe flooding

    Severe flooding has hit several areas in the southern province of Phatthalung, prompting officials to declare disaster zones across four districts, affecting 15 subdistricts, 57 villages, and 12 communities. The heavy rainfall has led to both flood and wind disaster declarations, with urgent evacuations underway to move residents to safer areas. Kongsakul Jantrach, acting governor of Phatthalung, convened a meeting…

  • Bangkok NewsDon Mueang: Fake bomb threat on flight to Hat Yai causes chaos

    Don Mueang: Fake bomb threat on flight to Hat Yai causes chaos

    A foreign national was arrested after making a fake bomb threat on a flight bound for Hat Yai, causing chaos for passengers and staff. The individual claimed stress from family issues as his motivation, leading to significant disruption. Security at Don Mueang Airport was alerted when a call was received, warning of a bomb on a flight to Hat Yai.…

  • Bangkok NewsArrest warrants issued for false reports against Big Joke’s wife

    Arrest warrants issued for false reports against Big Joke’s wife

    The Bangkok South Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for three individuals, charged with filing false reports against Big Joke’s wife. The incident involves allegations made by 50 year old Sirinadda Hakhapan, the wife of former Deputy Police Chief Police General Surachate Hakparn, aka Big Joke, who reported the matter to Phra Khanong Police Station. The accused include 50 year…

  • Thailand NewsLaotian vendor arrested for selling Kratom juice near Pattaya Beach

    Laotian vendor arrested for selling Kratom juice near Pattaya Beach

    A Laotian vendor found himself in legal trouble after being caught selling Kratom juice near Pattaya Beach just past midnight today. The Pattaya City Police apprehended the suspect, identified as 25 year old Paiwan at 12.36am today, November 23 following complaints from a concerned citizen about the potential health risks posed by the Kratom juice. The arrest unfolded after an…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    Bangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has sanctioned a substantial budget of 14.54 billion baht for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to address its debt to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the city’s BTS Skytrain. This decision follows a proposal submitted by Bangkok’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, during a BMC meeting. Chadchart presented a draft ordinance requesting the…

  • Phuket NewsDeputy minister’s bold plan to quench Phuket’s water woes

    Deputy minister’s bold plan to quench Phuket’s water woes

    Phuket’s water crisis may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a fresh action plan unveiled during Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaiseth’s recent visit. Arriving in Phuket for a two-day official tour, Sabida dove into long-term strategies to secure the island’s water supply, a critical issue that has plagued the region for years. The briefing took place…

  • Thailand NewsNissan Thailand denies complete shutdown, only partially

    Nissan Thailand denies complete shutdown, only partially

    Nissan Motors is slashing jobs and scaling down operations in Thailand as it grapples with declining market share and increased competition from Chinese automakers. In a dramatic twist to its global restructuring plan, unconfirmed local reports suggest the Japanese car giant is planning to cut around 1,000 jobs in Thailand—part of a worldwide layoff affecting 9,000 employees announced earlier this…

  • Thailand NewsThai court dismisses petition against Thaksin for lack of evidence

    Thai court dismisses petition against Thaksin for lack of evidence

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a petition against Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party, citing a lack of credible evidence. This petition, filed by Teerayut Suwankesorn, accused the former prime minister and his party of undermining the constitutional monarchy under Article 49 of the Constitution. The court’s decision, made yesterday, November 22, closes the chapter on these allegations,…

  • Pattaya NewsElectrician fatally electrocuted while fixing fan in Pattaya bar

    Electrician fatally electrocuted while fixing fan in Pattaya bar

    A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday evening, November 21 on Pattaya Walking Street when an electrician was fatally electrocuted while working on a ceiling fan in an agogo bar. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an urgent call at 7.06pm regarding the incident at the newly opened bar, the name of which has been withheld upon request. Emergency teams…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage girl arrested for child abduction attempt in Udon Thani

    Teenage girl arrested for child abduction attempt in Udon Thani

    A teenage girl attempted to abduct a three year old boy from a local temple in Udon Thani province, causing panic among residents. Concerned that she might harm the child due to her apparent drug-induced state, villagers promptly alerted the police. Upon receiving the call, officers from the local police station quickly arrived at the scene in Ban Pornsawan, Soi…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya teens return wallet with cash, win public praise

    Pattaya teens return wallet with cash, win public praise

    Two Pattaya teens won widespread praise for their remarkable honesty after finding, and returning, a wallet full of cash. In a moment that highlights integrity over temptation, 14 year olds Noppadol Phuphiphat and Phattraraphol Ngao-ngam stumbled upon a wallet with cash and identification in an ice bucket outside a bustling shopping mall in Pattaya late yesterday, November 21. The boys,…

  • Thailand NewsSisaket home buyer unreachable as phone gets destroyed in fire

    Sisaket home buyer unreachable as phone gets destroyed in fire

    A house recently sold and cleared of paperwork was destroyed by a fire, leaving the former owner unable to contact the new buyer. The fire, which remains unexplained, occurred yesterday evening, November 21, in the Thung Sawang community, Kanthararom district, Sisaket province. Police investigator Prayoon Boonyok received the fire alert at 7pm, with the incident taking place in a single-storey…

  • Thailand NewsThai welfare cardholders must verify eligibility by December 26

    Thai welfare cardholders must verify eligibility by December 26

    Thailand’s Ministry of Finance is urging 1 million holders of the state welfare card to verify their eligibility and confirm their identity by December 26 to secure their benefits. These individuals, part of the 14.5 million registered cardholders, have not yet confirmed their identity, leaving their welfare benefits unclaimed. Julaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, announced this following a meeting…

  • Thailand NewsPickup driver killed in lorry crash on M6 in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Pickup driver killed in lorry crash on M6 in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A tragic accident occurred when a pickup truck collided with the rear of a lorry on the M6 motorway, resulting in the pickup losing control and crashing into the central ditch. The driver was killed instantly. The incident unfolded in the early hours, with police receiving reports of the collision at approximately 5.44am today, November 22. Officer Jakrin Sitthipru from…

  • Thailand NewsOverloaded truck in Phuket sparks road safety concern (video)

    Overloaded truck in Phuket sparks road safety concern (video)

    A pickup truck in Phuket overloaded with what appeared to be water tanks caught the attention of many when a video showcasing its precarious state was posted online. The clip sparked a discussion about road safety and law enforcement on social media. A Facebook user shared a 33-second video on the เหตุด่วนเหตุร้าย ร่วมด้วยช่วยกัน ภูเก็ต V.2 (Emergency Incidents, Help Together Phuket…

  • Thailand NewsMinor earthquake rattles Lamphun, Chiang Mai with no damage

    Minor earthquake rattles Lamphun, Chiang Mai with no damage

    An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale struck Lamphun, with tremors felt in two districts across two provinces. Occurring at a shallow depth of 1 kilometre, this seismic activity was triggered by the Mae Tha fault line. Residents reported no damage. The Department of Mineral Resources, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, issued a warning regarding the…

  • Thailand NewsTrang monk defrocked after alcohol-fueled disturbance

    Trang monk defrocked after alcohol-fueled disturbance

    A monk, involved in a public disturbance while allegedly drunk, insisted on his innocence, claiming he only consumed alcohol and did not use any illegal substances. The incident unfolded near a child development centre in Trang province, raising concerns among the local community. Law enforcement received a report about a monk and a layperson causing a commotion. Upon arrival, officers…

  • Thailand NewsFire in Samut Sakhon causes over 50 million baht damage (video)

    Fire in Samut Sakhon causes over 50 million baht damage (video)

    A massive fire engulfed two major fan manufacturing companies in Samut Sakhon, causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. The incident began with an explosion-like sound near a security booth shortly after midnight yesterday, November 21. The blaze erupted at the TKT fan manufacturing facilities, located in Nadee, Mueang district, Samut Sakhon. Both companies affected are situated in the same area…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge (video)

    Thai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge (video)

    A Thai worker in Israel who, after being discharged from the hospital, found himself abandoned by his employer at a workers’ camp. The man, unable to recall any personal details, has since disappeared from his accommodation, leaving both his family and fellow workers anxious for his wellbeing. A TikTok user, identified as @jacaky2538, who is also a Thai worker in…