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 NewsTeenagers cause chaos with late-night food order in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Teenagers cause chaos with late-night food order in Pattaya

    A late-night food order in Pattaya ended in chaos when a group of teenagers ordered a large amount of food but refused to accept it upon delivery. The incident left the delivery rider frustrated and out of pocket. Red Skull, a notable account on social media platform X, received a complaint from a food delivery rider who shared his unfortunate…

  • Thailand NewsTaxi driver assaulted and robbed by teens near Rangsit Station | Thaiger

    Taxi driver assaulted and robbed by teens near Rangsit Station

    A taxi driver was assaulted during a livestream near Rangsit Station by a group of teenagers who also stole 2,000 baht and his mobile phone. The incident sparked widespread criticism of the teenagers’ audacious behaviour. The 55 year old taxi driver, Suchart, shared his ordeal at 3pm yesterday, August 19, with an online news outlet. He typically drives his taxi…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok taxi driver sparks outrage by refusing to use meter (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok taxi driver sparks outrage by refusing to use meter (video)

    A social media storm has erupted after a passenger shared a video on TikTok exposing a taxi driver in Bangkok refusing to use the meter and demanding a flat fare. The incident, recorded by user @praewspmi, has drawn widespread criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of regulations. The video shows the passenger attempting to hail a taxi near the Siam…

  • Aviation NewsKorean jet deal with Thailand boosts defence ties | Thaiger

    Korean jet deal with Thailand boosts defence ties

    Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) inked a pivotal memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thailand’s Thai Aviation Industries (TAI). This landmark agreement aims to supercharge the operational rate and support capabilities of the T-50TH aircraft, a key asset in Thailand’s air defence arsenal. This MOU marks a significant milestone in the defence partnership between South Korea and Thailand, with both nations stepping up…

  • Thailand NewsElderly couple rescued after Pathum Thani canal house collapse | Thaiger

    Elderly couple rescued after Pathum Thani canal house collapse

    Rescue teams rushed to the aid of an elderly couple after their canal-side house in Pathum Thani collapsed. The couple escaped with minor injuries and was quickly taken to the hospital, while their loyal dog, Pom, stayed close by. The Poh Teck Tung Foundation’s radio centre received a report early this morning of a house collapsing into a canal with…

  • Bangkok NewsThai Smile Bus launches electric bus services across Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai Smile Bus launches electric bus services across Bangkok

    Thai Smile Bus (TSB) launched 24-hour air-conditioned bus services across 13 routes in Bangkok, featuring electric-powered buses operating every hour. This initiative aims to assist night-shift workers who struggle with transportation. The service began today, August 20. Kulapornphas Wongmacharapinya, CEO of Thai Smile Group, announced that the licenced public transport provider has expanded its services to meet the demand for…

  • Bangkok NewsMonk attacked in Bangkok temple in midnight knife assault | Thaiger

    Monk attacked in Bangkok temple in midnight knife assault

    A temple resident under the influence of alcohol attacked a monk with a knife in the middle of the night in Bangkok. The monk sustained injuries requiring three stitches. The assailant, known for his loud and belligerent behaviour when drunk, had previous altercations with the monk. Late last night, a monk from a well-known temple in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok was…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok police arrest man with nearly 2,000 meth pills | Thaiger

    Bangkok police arrest man with nearly 2,000 meth pills

    Police in Bang Sue district, Bangkok arrested a man with nearly 2,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills after he was spotted wandering suspiciously in a local alley. The drugs were found packaged in various quantities, and the suspect admitted to receiving them from a friend. Phuwadol Unpho, Chief of Bang Sue Police Station, and officers Kittpisit Rayayoi and Nipon Singthong, led an…

  • Thailand NewsTrang manhunt after fatal shooting over family dispute | Thaiger

    Trang manhunt after fatal shooting over family dispute

    A tragic shooting incident occurred in Trang, resulting in the death of a 56 year old Thai man. The man was allegedly shot over a perceived insult to the perpetrator’s dignity. Police launched a manhunt for the suspect. Police officers, led by Deputy Inspector Vechan Hiranyasuwan from Mueang Trang Police Station, were alerted to a shooting at house number 21/5…

  • Pattaya NewsThai driver flips car in Pattaya after falling asleep at wheel | Thaiger

    Thai driver flips car in Pattaya after falling asleep at wheel

    A 38 year old Thai driver lost control and flipped his car after falling asleep at the wheel in Pattaya. The incident occurred around 1.46am yesterday in Soi Khao Talo, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center reported the accident and coordinated with the Nong Prue Police Station. Upon arrival, police discovered a…

  • Pattaya NewsSuspected motorbike thief caught in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Suspected motorbike thief caught in Pattaya

    A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended in Pattaya yesterday after being recognised by his victim, who then alerted the police. Bang Lamung police received a report at 8.19am yesterday, August 19, from residents stating they had successfully detained a motorbike theft suspect. The police dispatched patrol officers to the scene on the road alongside the railway near Soi Nern Plub…

  • Thailand NewsPita Limjaroenrat points to winning lottery numbers on train (video) | Thaiger

    Pita Limjaroenrat points to winning lottery numbers on train (video)

    Pita Limjaroenrat accurately pointed out numbers on a train sign before the lottery draw, matching the winning digits. Netizens expressed regret over noticing too late. Pita, former MP and chief advisor of the disbanded Move Forward Party, recently visited Ratchaburi to support Chaiyarat Sakisapong, a candidate for the Provincial Administrative Organisation Chairperson, campaigning under the name of the People’s Party.…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video) | Thaiger

    Fire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video)

    A fire caused by an electrical short circuit at the Chao Phraya House building in Nonthaburi led to panic among students taking shelter from the rain. The blaze, which started under the ceiling, caused loud explosions and forced the students to flee. The incident occurred yesterday when officials from the Nonthaburi Municipality received a report of a fire at the…

  • Thailand NewsConstruction worker disappears from Lamphun riverside camp | Thaiger

    Construction worker disappears from Lamphun riverside camp

    A construction worker mysteriously disappeared from a riverside camp in Lamphun, sparking an intensive search by rescue teams. The worker’s wife revealed his unusual behaviour following his return from a funeral rite ordination. Rescue teams are actively searching the Lamphun area for Kittitach, also known as Bew, a 29 year old construction worker who vanished from his riverside camp. Bew’s…

  • Thailand NewsUbon Ratchathani resident wins 6 million baht lottery prize | Thaiger

    Ubon Ratchathani resident wins 6 million baht lottery prize

    A resident of Ubon Ratchathani province has won the first prize in the latest Thai lottery draw, celebrating with family and friends. The winning number, 095867, was announced yesterday, and the lucky ticket holder is now set to receive a 6 million baht prize. The Government Lottery Office (GLO) announced the results of the draw for yesterday, August 16, which…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima woman wins 6 million baht in lottery | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima woman wins 6 million baht in lottery

    A woman from Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima has won the first prize in the latest lottery draw, instantly becoming 6 million baht richer. Facebook page Pak Chong Times yesterday shared the story of Anisara, a resident of Moo 4, Moo Si, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. She won the first prize in the government lottery draw held yesterday, August 16.…

  • Thailand NewsThai singer’s lottery prediction wows fans with accurate numbers (video) | Thaiger

    Thai singer’s lottery prediction wows fans with accurate numbers (video)

    Thai singer Natthapat Wiphatdechtrakun, also known as Pui Fai, visited Wat Tha Mai in Samut Sakhon for a merit-making ceremony, where she also engaged in a unique ritual of drawing lucky numbers from a lottery urn. During her visit, Pui Fai shared a video on her Instagram account, showcasing her activities at the temple. She was seen offering traditional chilli…

  • Thailand NewsPheu Thai to announce new Cabinet in three weeks | Thaiger

    Pheu Thai to announce new Cabinet in three weeks

    The ruling Pheu Thai Party has announced that the new Cabinet will be introduced within three weeks. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed this yesterday, following parliament’s vote for the new premier. Newly installed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will have the legal right and duty to make political decisions and hold discussions. Phumtham emphasised that the allocation of ministerial positions will…

  • Thailand NewsThai female passenger shuns motorcycle taxi ride fare (video) | Thaiger

    Thai female passenger shuns motorcycle taxi ride fare (video)

    A female passenger ordered a motorcycle taxi driver to drive against the traffic on the pavement, refused to pay the fare, and left him with wasted time and a 15% app fee deduction. A 36-second video shared by the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 shows the rider filming the woman while explaining the situation. “She called for a ride, then asked me…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain to hit 49 provinces, including Bangkok this evening | Thaiger

    Heavy rain to hit 49 provinces, including Bangkok this evening

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 49 provinces, affecting the northern, northeastern, eastern, southern regions, as well as Bangkok, with 70% of the area expected to experience storms this afternoon and evening. Weather forecasts for the next 24 hours indicate that a moderate monsoon trough is sweeping through upper northern and northeastern Thailand,…

  • Thailand NewsPrawit under fire for alleged reporter intimidation (video) | Thaiger

    Prawit under fire for alleged reporter intimidation (video)

    Palang Pracharath party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan finds himself in hot water after allegedly intimidating a Thai PBS reporter. The incident, which has sparked outrage, is now being condemned by both Thai PBS and the Thai Journalists’ Association (TJA). General Prawit, who harboured ambitions of becoming Thailand’s prime minister, was visibly agitated when the reporter questioned him about the live…

  • Thailand NewsGiant turtle brings excitement and fortune to Phetchabun home | Thaiger

    Giant turtle brings excitement and fortune to Phetchabun home

    A giant turtle recently wandered into a home in Phetchabun, bringing excitement and a sense of good fortune to locals. The unusual visitor, believed to be an auspicious creature, prompted the villagers to rub powder on its shell in search of lucky numbers before planning to release it at a temple. Kanyanat Yodma, a 58 year old resident, from house…

  • Thailand NewsCrocodile sighting in Chachoengsao canal sparks panic | Thaiger

    Crocodile sighting in Chachoengsao canal sparks panic

    A large 3.5-metre crocodile was spotted in a canal in Chachoengsao, causing panic among residents of over 40 households who have been warned to stay out of the water. Local government officials have been urged to capture the reptile immediately. The incident occurred yesterday in the canal near Wat Khlong Chao, in the Sala Daeng subdistrict of Bang Nam Priao…

  • Transport NewsDelays loom for Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project | Thaiger

    Delays loom for Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project

    In a major transport initiative between Thailand and China, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway linking Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is around 71% complete. However, it’s trailing behind its scheduled opening in 2028 by around 36%. This ambitious 873-kilometre rail project, pegged at a whopping 341 billion baht, has faced significant…

  • Road deathsTeen dies in tragic motorcycle crash with truck in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Teen dies in tragic motorcycle crash with truck in Bangkok

    A teenage boy tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash just four days after celebrating his birthday. The collision with a six-wheeled truck occurred on Phahonyothin Road in front of the Koksamrong Transport Office yesterday. Police Lieutenant Veerapat Khwanseephat from Koksamrong Police Station received the report of the fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a six-wheeled truck. The incident…

  • Thailand NewsSingaporean tourists assault hotel guard at Patong hotel | Thaiger

    Singaporean tourists assault hotel guard at Patong hotel

    A confrontation between two Singaporean tourists and a hotel security guard in Patong yesterday led to all three individuals being hospitalised. The incident took place at the Patong Bay Residence Hotel, where the tourists reportedly tried to leave without completing the mandatory check-out procedure. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongpipat Khamchumphu, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Patong Police Station, was alerted to the…

  • Thailand NewsChanthaburi: Van smuggling Cambodians across border stopped | Thaiger

    Chanthaburi: Van smuggling Cambodians across border stopped

    Immigration officers in Chanthaburi intercepted a suspicious van attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 14. The officers, led by Veerayos Karunyathorn, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 2, and Sawat Chotiranaphas, Deputy Commander of Chanthaburi Immigration, were conducting routine checks on main and secondary roads to curb illegal immigration activities. While patrolling Sukhumvit…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish family struggles with father’s funeral costs in Thailand | Thaiger

    British family struggles with father’s funeral costs in Thailand

    The sudden death of a British man from Sunderland has left his family reeling, both emotionally and financially. Alan Carr Bryan, a well-known Sunderland local nicknamed “The Bear” passed away at his hotel in Pattaya on July 28, prompting his daughter, Abigail Ilsley, and stepdaughter, Natalie Parish, to travel to Thailand for his funeral and to settle his affairs. Despite…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man found dragging injured dog along Thai village road | Thaiger

    Elderly man found dragging injured dog along Thai village road

    An elderly man was seen dragging a dog along a village road in Thailand, prompting a quick response from rescue teams. The man claimed he was taking the injured dog to the vet but couldn’t carry it, so he used a rope to drag it. The Siam Ruamjai Poo-In Rescue Unit received a report from a concerned citizen who witnessed…