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.
  • Aviation NewsNok Air ordered to halt international flights over safety | Thaiger

    Nok Air ordered to halt international flights over safety

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has directed Nok Air to pause its international flight operations and halt route expansion due to safety concerns. The airline, however, clarified that an issue with an aircraft engine has already been addressed by replacing it. Currently, Nok Air is not conducting international flights due to the low travel season. During peak times,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya approves 258 million baht boost for hospital and health | Thaiger

    Pattaya approves 258 million baht boost for hospital and health

    Pattaya is splashing out on healthcare, with more than 258 million baht approved to keep hospital services running and ensure residents and tourists have access to quality treatment. The green light came during the city council’s third ordinary meeting of the year, chaired by Council President Banlue Kullavanich and attended by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, deputy mayors, and senior officials. The…

  • Politics NewsAnutin pushes plan for interim government with allies | Thaiger

    Anutin pushes plan for interim government with allies

    Thailand’s political chessboard has been thrown into fresh turmoil as Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul declared his readiness to lead an interim government, with crucial backing from the opposition People’s Party. The move comes after the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the premiership, leaving the country in limbo. Anutin confirmed yesterday, August 29, that his party is canvassing support from…

  • Bangkok NewsM81 motorway to Kanchanaburi planned for opening by year’s end | Thaiger

    M81 motorway to Kanchanaburi planned for opening by year’s end

    Drivers could soon slash their journey from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to under an hour, with the long-awaited M81 motorway on track to open before the end of the year. The Department of Highways confirmed that the 96-kilometre route, stretching from Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi, is now in its final stages. Director-General Apirat Chaiwongnoi said only finishing touches remain,…

  • Phuket NewsGun stunt in forest exposes Phuket drug kingpin | Thaiger

    Gun stunt in forest exposes Phuket drug kingpin

    A Burmese drug dealer has been arrested in Phuket after a video of him firing a gun in a mangrove forest went viral, leading police straight to his stash of meth, cash and weapons. The suspect, identified as 34 year old Nge Htwe Don, known by the alias Mr Screw, was caught after posting a video of himself practising with…

  • Politics NewsThailand grants royal pardon to jailed activists and artists | Thaiger

    Thailand grants royal pardon to jailed activists and artists

    Thailand has released several high-profile prisoners jailed under the controversial lese majeste law following royal pardons issued earlier this year, with activists, artists, and even a mother jailed while pregnant among those walking free. The mass release, which began on Wednesday, August 27, was confirmed by the Corrections Department. Those freed include those convicted under Section 112 of the Criminal…

  • Road deathsSpeeding pickup kills biker in deadly Phang Nga U-turn crash | Thaiger

    Speeding pickup kills biker in deadly Phang Nga U-turn crash

    A speeding pickup truck ploughed into a motorcyclist at a U-turn in Khao Lak, Phang Nga province, on Thursday, killing the rider instantly in a horrific crash. The fatal collision occurred at around 5.15pm on August 28 near the Kukkak Subdistrict Health Centre on Phetkasem Road, heading towards Thai Mueang district. Police at Khao Lak Station were alerted to the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand storm alert: Tropical system barrels in with torrential rain | Thaiger

    Thailand storm alert: Tropical system barrels in with torrential rain

    Thailand is bracing for a wet and wild week ahead as heavy rain, flash floods, and runoff threaten large parts of the country, just days after storm Kajiki wreaked havoc. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of intensifying rainfall from today, August 30, through to Wednesday, September 3, with the northern and northeastern regions set to take the hardest…

  • Politics NewsPM out: Paetongtarn booted over Hun Sen audio scandal | Thaiger

    PM out: Paetongtarn booted over Hun Sen audio scandal

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court today removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, ruling she committed serious ethical violations in a leaked audio clip with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. At 9.30am today, August 29, the nine judges, led by court president Nakarin Mektrairat, convened to deliberate the petition lodged by 36 senators and endorsed by the Senate President. The complaint alleged…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian tourists turn Pattaya songthaew into dance floor | Thaiger

    Indian tourists turn Pattaya songthaew into dance floor

    Pattaya’s famous Beach Road was turned into an impromptu party zone this week after a group of Indian tourists transformed a songthaew into their very own mobile nightclub, blasting Bollywood music and dancing under the neon glow of the city’s nightlife. Videos posted online show the tourists standing on the back of the pickup truck, arms raised in the air,…

  • Phuket NewsAussie found dead on Phuket hotel bed with weed and Viagra | Thaiger

    Aussie found dead on Phuket hotel bed with weed and Viagra

    A 36 year old Australian man has been found dead in his hotel room in Phuket, with police investigating whether a suspected drug overdose was the cause. Chalong Police were called to the scene at a hotel on Soi Ta-iad at around 2.30pm on Wednesday, August 27, after staff reported discovering the man lying motionless on his bed. Police Lieutenant…

  • Bangkok NewsPheu Thai on edge as court rules on Paetongtarn case | Thaiger

    Pheu Thai on edge as court rules on Paetongtarn case

    Tensions are running high in Thai politics as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fate, with the Pheu Thai Party adopting a cautious wait-and-see stance. Speaking at Government House today, August 29, PM’s Office Minister and Pheu Thai list-MP Chousak Sirinil said the party had made no contingency plans in the event of an…

  • South Thailand NewsThailand’s rights body urges halt to mega land bridge plan | Thaiger

    Thailand’s rights body urges halt to mega land bridge plan

    Thailand’s ambitious Ranong–Chumphon land bridge project has hit a major roadblock after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) called for it to be suspended over fears of human rights abuses, flawed economics, and a lack of genuine public input. At its meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the NHRC advised the government to put the project on hold until comprehensive public…

  • Phuket NewsCaught out: Suspected Phuket cat burglar faces fresh charges | Thaiger

    Caught out: Suspected Phuket cat burglar faces fresh charges

    A suspected cat burglar already behind bars in Phang Nga is now staring down more charges in Phuket, after police linked him to a string of break-ins in Wichit and Chalong. Wichit Police Chief, Colonel Somsak Thongkliang, confirmed yesterday, August 28, that investigators are pushing the Phuket Provincial Court to issue an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified only as…

  • Aviation NewsVietjet turbocharges fleet with new Boeing jets and routes | Thaiger

    Vietjet turbocharges fleet with new Boeing jets and routes

    Budget airline Vietjet Thailand is gearing up for a massive fleet expansion, rolling out new aircraft and routes in a bold bid to challenge rivals and scoop up millions more passengers. Chief Executive Woranate Laprabang confirmed the airline will acquire nine new Boeing 737-8 jets this year, moving towards a full Boeing fleet within five years. The switch will give…

  • Pattaya NewsLights, camera, Pattaya: Film festival brings global cinema buzz | Thaiger

    Lights, camera, Pattaya: Film festival brings global cinema buzz

    Pattaya rolled out the red carpet yesterday as the third Pattaya Film Festival burst onto the scene, promising free screenings, cultural exchange, and a boost for the city’s tourism economy. The event kicked off yesterday, August 28, at SF Cinema Central Pattaya, with filmmakers, actors, and film buffs from across Thailand and overseas flocking to the seaside city. Running until…

  • Pattaya NewsBuzzed and breathless: Bee sting sends biker to Pattaya ER | Thaiger

    Buzzed and breathless: Bee sting sends biker to Pattaya ER

    A routine motorbike ride turned into a medical emergency for a Rayong man after a rogue bee sting left him gasping for air and fighting for his life in Pattaya. At around 11.30am yesterday, August 28, rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to a scene along Highway 331, near a construction materials shop on the road to…

  • Phuket NewsNACC swoops on shady Phuket land works in corruption blitz | Thaiger

    NACC swoops on shady Phuket land works in corruption blitz

    Corruption busters are getting their boots dirty in Phuket as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) zeroes in on suspicious land excavation and filling projects across the island. The NACC Phuket office, led by Chief Suwat Saowarat, launched a new initiative titled Pinning Areas at Risk of Corruption, targeting projects carried out by local administrations. The inspections, which took place from…

  • Bangkok NewsPower play: Anutin eyes PM seat if Paetongtarn falls | Thaiger

    Power play: Anutin eyes PM seat if Paetongtarn falls

    Political winds are swirling in Bangkok as reports emerge of a secret pact that could see Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul take over as prime minister if Paetongtarn Shinawatra is booted from office. According to Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Anutin has urged PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwan to back him for a six-month interim premiership, should the…

  • Politics NewsThailand to slam the gate shut with Cambodia border wall | Thaiger

    Thailand to slam the gate shut with Cambodia border wall

    Thailand will construct its first permanent border fence with Cambodia this year. The project, confirmed by the Royal Thai Army (RTA), will begin near Aranyaprathet to address ongoing security concerns along the shared boundary. The permanent 10-kilometre fence along the Thai-Cambodian border, planned to rise near boundary markers 50 and 51 in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, comes after a joint…

  • Central Thailand NewsHopefuls flock to central Thailand temple for lottery blessings | Thaiger

    Hopefuls flock to central Thailand temple for lottery blessings

    Lottery dreams are being made and broken at a temple in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand, where visitors are hoping for a divine touch from the revered Thao Wessuwan. A steady stream of worshippers arrived yesterday, August 27, at Wat Klang Bang Phra in Bang Phra subdistrict, eager to participate in merit-making activities and seek blessings from the temple’s sacred figures.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya ramps up canal cleanup to boost eco-tourism future | Thaiger

    Pattaya ramps up canal cleanup to boost eco-tourism future

    Pattaya’s historic canals are getting a facelift, with city leaders calling on residents to join the fight against pollution and preserve eco-tourism. Yesterday, August 27, Pattaya City launched the second phase of its canal conservation project, targeting the Nok Yang and Naklua canals along with surrounding areas. The initiative aims to protect the waterways from pollution and urban encroachment while…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok court jails Chuwit for defamation, grants bail on appeal | Thaiger

    Bangkok court jails Chuwit for defamation, grants bail on appeal

    He called out a rival live on YouTube; now, firebrand former MP Chuwit Kamolvisit is heading back to jail. Yesterday, August 27, the Bangkok South Criminal Court sentenced Chuwit to 12 months in prison without suspension. He was found guilty of defaming and insulting former Special Branch deputy superintendent Santhana Prayoonrat. The sentence was later reduced to eight months because…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal honour: Thai princess named national artist for painting | Thaiger

    Royal honour: Thai princess named national artist for painting

    Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana has been awarded the honorary title of Sirisinlapin National Artist for her achievements in painting, announced by the Culture Ministry. Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently suspended as the prime minister, revealed the National Culture Committee’s annual selection of individuals who have significantly contributed to Thai culture and national identity through their artistic work.…

  • Thailand News‘Naga coconut tree’ in Phetchabun sparks lucky number frenzy | Thaiger

    ‘Naga coconut tree’ in Phetchabun sparks lucky number frenzy

    It’s not every day a coconut tree grows into the shape of a mythical serpent, but villagers in Phetchabun believe they have found one that could change their fortunes. As the next national lottery approaches on September 1, residents of Bueng Sam Phan district in Phetchabun province rushed yesterday to witness a bizarre phenomenon: a five year old dwarf aromatic…

  • Pattaya NewsForeigner nabbed for daring bike theft on Pattaya Walking Street | Thaiger

    Foreigner nabbed for daring bike theft on Pattaya Walking Street

    A foreign national was arrested today after allegedly stealing a motorbike on Soi 16 off Pattaya’s Walking Street. The man’s identity and nationality remain unknown, but witnesses claimed he appeared to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the theft. According to police, the incident began today, August 28, when the motorcycle owner discovered his vehicle missing…

  • Bangkok NewsPaetongtarn to skip court ruling, waits from Govt House | Thaiger

    Paetongtarn to skip court ruling, waits from Govt House

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently suspended, will not attend the Constitutional Court for the ruling tomorrow regarding her leaked phone call with Hun Sen. She plans to monitor proceedings from Government House. Yesterday, August 27, Deputy Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Somkid Chueakong stated that the 39 year old Pheu Thai leader would arrive at Government House around noon tomorrow,…

  • Aviation NewsThai Airways fast-tracks mega Boeing and Airbus fleet expansion | Thaiger

    Thai Airways fast-tracks mega Boeing and Airbus fleet expansion

    Bigger planes, more routes, faster growth: Thai Airways is betting big on a massive aircraft order to secure its future skies. Thai Airways International has confirmed an accelerated aircraft acquisition plan, placing orders for both Boeing and Airbus jets to expand its fleet and strengthen its Network Airline strategy. Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri revealed that the carrier is shifting…

  • Phuket NewsPolice hunt violent youth gang for shooting teen on Phuket road | Thaiger

    Police hunt violent youth gang for shooting teen on Phuket road

    A quiet Phuket road turned into a shooting scene when a teenager was gunned down by a gang member riding past on a motorbike. The incident occurred on the evening of August 24 along Muang Thong-Khao Khad Road near Muang Thong Market in Wichit subdistrict, Mueang district. The victim, identified as 18 year old Thanwa, was shot in the back while…

  • Thailand NewsCrypto cash: Thailand warns over iris scan scams offering rewards | Thaiger

    Crypto cash: Thailand warns over iris scan scams offering rewards

    Thai police issued a warning over iris-scanning schemes in shopping malls, where people are lured with cryptocurrency rewards but risk serious privacy breaches. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) has issued a nationwide alert urging village heads to crack down on suspicious iris-scanning activities taking place in shopping malls across Thailand. Reports suggest that groups armed with a device known…