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 NewsHoliday heartbreak: American dies in Phuket after night of drinking

    Holiday heartbreak: American dies in Phuket after night of drinking

    A 22 year old American tourist from Washington State tragically died in Phuket Town after a night of heavy drinking, leaving behind stunned friends and a heartbroken girlfriend. The young man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his family, had been staying at the Rabbit Hotel on Phang Nga Road near Phuket Bus Terminal 1. He was travelling…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri hospital simulates mass crash ahead of Songkran chaos

    Chon Buri hospital simulates mass crash ahead of Songkran chaos

    With the deadly Songkran road rush just around the corner, one hospital in Chon Buri isn’t taking any chances—staging a mass casualty drill to brace for the holiday’s inevitable accident surge. Samitivej Sriracha Hospital recently ran a full-scale emergency exercise simulating a horrific collision between a passenger truck and a motorcycle that left 15 people “injured.” The high-intensity drill, though staged,…

  • Bangkok NewsSteel firm faces axe over Bangkok quake collapse

    Steel firm faces axe over Bangkok quake collapse

    A steel manufacturer under fire for producing substandard materials linked to the collapse of a Bangkok government building is now facing the axe—Industry Minister Akanat Promphan demands that their investment privileges be revoked. In a fiery Facebook post yesterday, April 4, Akanat announced he had signed a letter seeking the removal of benefits granted to Xin Ke Yuan Steel, accusing…

  • Thailand NewsEarthquake fears rattle Songkran hotel bookings by 25%

    Earthquake fears rattle Songkran hotel bookings by 25%

    Thailand’s most festive time of year is shaping up to be a major letdown—hotel bookings for Songkran have taken a nosedive, thanks to shaky nerves over last month’s earthquake. The Thai Hotels Association (THA) revealed on Thursday, April 3 that reservations across seven major tourist destinations have dropped by 25% compared to last year’s festival, spelling bad news for the…

  • Thailand NewsRetiree surrenders after fatal shooting over dog dispute in Lamphun

    Retiree surrenders after fatal shooting over dog dispute in Lamphun

    A 62 year old retiree surrendered to the police after fatally shooting the owner of a dog that allegedly caused him to suffer an accident. The incident occurred yesterday, April 4 in a field located in Mueang Lamphun district, Lamphun province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phanupong Songsuwan, from Ban Thi Police Station, reported a shooting at Ban Chae Son, Village 1,…

  • Bangkok NewsMass grave unearthed at Bangkok train station site

    Mass grave unearthed at Bangkok train station site

    Construction workers got more than they bargained for while digging near Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital—a chilling discovery of dozens of human skeletons beneath the ground, believed to be victims of a mass execution over two centuries ago. The remains were found during a survey at the future site of the MRT Orange Line’s Siriraj Station, which will link Bang Khun Non…

  • Thailand NewsMild earthquake shakes Pai as Myanmar tremors surge nearby

    Mild earthquake shakes Pai as Myanmar tremors surge nearby

    Tourists in Thailand’s popular northern getaway Pai woke up to an unexpected jolt after a mild earthquake struck the area early this morning, April 5—part of a cluster of tremors shaking nearby Myanmar. At around 6am, a 2.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, at a shallow depth of just 1 kilometre. While the quake was…

  • Bangkok NewsMo Chit 2 gets flashy facelift ahead of Songkran holiday rush

    Mo Chit 2 gets flashy facelift ahead of Songkran holiday rush

    Travellers heading out of Bangkok this Songkran are in for a big surprise—Mo Chit 2 just got a multimillion-baht makeover, and it’s looking slicker than ever. Chatchawan Prommoratham, Acting President of Transport Company Limited (BorKorSor), announced a major renovation to the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), popularly known as Mo Chit 2, aimed at improving passenger convenience, safety, and service speed.…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket lawyer arrested over harassment and multiple marriages

    Phuket lawyer arrested over harassment and multiple marriages

    Police in Phuket apprehended a well-known lawyer following allegations of harassment and multiple marriages. An arrest warrant was executed yesterday, April 4, as the Phuket Provincial Investigation Unit detained Anantarak, a social media-famous lawyer, at a local car park. This comes after previous revelations on a television show regarding claims of harassment and his admission of being involved with over…

  • Pattaya NewsFugitive thief and hit-and-run suspect captured in Pattaya

    Fugitive thief and hit-and-run suspect captured in Pattaya

    A sleepy fugitive’s midday snooze turned into a rude awakening after Pattaya police busted a 23 year old man wanted for theft and a fatal hit-and-run. The arrest unfolded while the suspect was dozing off beside a motorcycle repair shop. At 1pm on Thursday, April 3, officers from Pattaya Police Station arrested Mintada, who had been on the run from…

  • Thailand NewsTrat city opposes Koh Chang expressway, fears economic impact

    Trat city opposes Koh Chang expressway, fears economic impact

    Residents and business owners in Trat city have expressed strong opposition to a proposed 5.9-kilometre expressway connecting Laem Ngob district to Koh Chang. They contend that this new route, which bypasses the city, could adversely affect the local economy. A second public consultation for the expressway project took place at Trat City Hotel in Mueang district on Wednesday, April 2.…

  • Thailand NewsSlippery crash: Oil spill causes 7-vehicle collision in Pathum Thani

    Slippery crash: Oil spill causes 7-vehicle collision in Pathum Thani

    An oil spill on Phahon Yothin Road led to a seven-vehicle collision, resulting in injuries to six people, comprising three men and three women. Emergency personnel promptly responded to the scene to manage the cleanup and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. At 3am today, April 5, Police Lieutenant Warut Phumipak received a report of a multi-vehicle collision on the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand heatwave hits 28 provinces with summer storms

    Thailand heatwave hits 28 provinces with summer storms

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, April 5, highlighting intense heat in some areas and storms affecting 28 provinces, including Bangkok. Strong gusty winds and high waves in the sea are also expected, urging residents to exercise caution. In Thailand’s upper regions, low pressure from heat is causing overall hot weather, with extreme heat in…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket trials emergency alert system after earthquake failures

    Phuket trials emergency alert system after earthquake failures

    In the wake of the March 28 earthquake that rocked Thailand, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has swiftly rolled out a trial run of a new Cell Broadcast alert system in Phuket, aiming to overhaul the country’s emergency alert infrastructure. During the trial, the system showed promising results on Android devices, providing real-time alerts without delays. However,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya hotels surge as Hua Hin struggles for tourists

    Pattaya hotels surge as Hua Hin struggles for tourists

    Last weekend, local travellers flocked to Pattaya in the aftermath of the earthquake, causing hotel occupancy rates to soar to full capacity. However, the impact of the quake had a very different effect on Hua Hin, where concerns over road safety led to a sharp decline in bookings. “Travellers seeking refuge from the tremors in Bangkok drove a spike in…

  • Thailand NewsWarning: Sinkholes emerge in Mae Hong Son after earthquake

    Warning: Sinkholes emerge in Mae Hong Son after earthquake

    In a startling post-earthquake discovery, six sinkholes have appeared in Mae Hong Son’s Khun Yuam district, leaving locals on edge. The sudden appearance of these giant holes has prompted a warning from the Mineral Resources Regional Office 1, advising residents to exercise extreme caution. The sinkholes, which range in size from 2 to 30 metres in diameter, were first discovered…

  • Thailand NewsThailand goes shadowless: Sun overhead phenomenon begins

    Thailand goes shadowless: Sun overhead phenomenon begins

    Get ready to look up because Thailand is about to go shadowless. The rare and dazzling astronomical event known as the sun overhead phenomenon is sweeping across the country, starting today in Yala’s Betong district and continuing through to May 22 in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) confirmed that this solar spectacle…

  • Pattaya NewsMeth, mayhem and the macabre: Pattaya man busted

    Meth, mayhem and the macabre: Pattaya man busted

    In a twisted tale straight out of a crime thriller, a Pattaya man was arrested after police caught him using methamphetamine (meth) in a junkyard, surrounded by stolen human remains. The shocking discovery left locals stunned and police scrambling for answers. At around 10.30pm on Wednesday, April 2, officers from Bang Lamung Police swooped in on a notorious abandoned area…

  • Phuket NewsBattery blast injures crewman off Phuket’s Cape Panwa

    Battery blast injures crewman off Phuket’s Cape Panwa

    A fishing trip turned into a terrifying ordeal yesterday evening when a battery exploded on board a trawler off the coast of Cape Panwa, leaving one crew member injured and sparking a coordinated rescue mission. The incident occurred aboard the vessel L. Thanakorn, which was approximately 7.3 nautical miles south of Cape Panwa at the time. The Thai Maritime Enforcement…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok governor apologises after woman’s cries go unanswered

    Bangkok governor apologises after woman’s cries go unanswered

    In a heartbreaking development that has gripped the nation, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued a public apology after rescuers were unable to locate a woman whose desperate cries for help were heard beneath the rubble of a collapsed structure in Chatuchak district on April 2. Rescue operations yesterday, April 3, were concentrated in Zone B, where a woman’s voice and…

  • Pattaya NewsGrim discovery: Pattaya vendor finds bloated corpse in jungle

    Grim discovery: Pattaya vendor finds bloated corpse in jungle

    In a chilling twist that sounds straight out of a horror flick, a papaya salad vendor stumbled across a bloated corpse while relieving herself in a remote thicket in Pattaya. What was meant to be a routine break from work quickly turned into a nightmare she’ll never forget. The grisly discovery was made yesterday, April 3 at 3.06pm. Police Lieutenant…

  • Phuket NewsTourist sparks outrage in Phuket with fake cash stunt (video)

    Tourist sparks outrage in Phuket with fake cash stunt (video)

    A foreign tourist has come under fire after being caught on video throwing fake dollar bills out of a moving car in Phuket, sparking outrage among locals and reigniting debate over Thailand’s visa exemption policy. The bizarre incident, believed to be a social media stunt, took place along Yaowarat Road in Samkong and quickly went viral. The footage, posted to…

  • Thailand NewsRice and fall: Thai fragrant rice at risk as US tariffs give Vietnam edge

    Rice and fall: Thai fragrant rice at risk as US tariffs give Vietnam edge

    Thailand’s Hom Mali fragrant rice faces a major threat in the US market as new reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US could see the country lose its competitive edge to Vietnam. The Thai Rice Exporters Association has raised concerns after the US imposed a steep 36% tariff on Thai rice, which will push prices up to US$1,400 per tonne from…

  • Thailand NewsIndian PM meets Thaksin to strengthen India-Thailand ties

    Indian PM meets Thaksin to strengthen India-Thailand ties

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a significant meeting with former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday, April 3, sparking discussions aimed at strengthening India-Thailand relations in key areas such as defence, trade, and culture. Modi, who was in Thailand for a two-day visit to attend the sixth BIMSTEC summit, described the meeting as a “delight” and praised Thaksin’s vast…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s ‘Ghost Tower’ survives 7.7-magnitude earthquake

    Bangkok’s ‘Ghost Tower’ survives 7.7-magnitude earthquake

    The Sathorn Unique Tower, a 49-storey building abandoned for over three decades, has gone viral after surviving a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28. The earthquake, which struck as Myanmar’s strongest in 100 years, sent shockwaves throughout Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, over 1,000 kilometres away from the epicentre. While the tremors caused significant damage, including the collapse of a…

  • Bangkok NewsEntertainment Complex Bill to be debated in Parliament by April 9

    Entertainment Complex Bill to be debated in Parliament by April 9

    The much-discussed Entertainment Complex Bill is set to be reviewed in Parliament soon, with a likely discussion date of April 9, according to Chief Government Whip Wisut Chainarun. The bill, which was approved by the Cabinet on March 27, is designed to boost Thailand’s economy by diversifying tourism beyond its traditional seasonal peaks. Wisut, a Pheu Thai list-MP, provided an…

  • Thailand NewsPhayao’s 70-million-baht SAO building abandoned

    Phayao’s 70-million-baht SAO building abandoned

    A 70-million-baht government project in Phayao has been left incomplete and abandoned, sparking questions over its delayed construction. The building, intended to house the State Audit Office (SAO), remains unfinished, with no clear explanation for its stalled progress. Located near the provincial immigration office, the once-promising site now sits as an eyesore, with only the third-floor framework partially finished, surrounded…

  • Thailand NewsFuel prices in Thailand to drop by 0.50 baht per litre from April 4

    Fuel prices in Thailand to drop by 0.50 baht per litre from April 4

    Fuel prices will drop today, giving a welcome relief to motorists ahead of the Songkran festival. Starting today, April 4, petrol and diesel prices will decrease by 0.50 baht per litre, thanks to a government initiative aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens travelling home for the traditional Thai New Year celebrations. PTT Station made the announcement yesterday, April…

  • Thailand NewsThai king and queen to make historic state visit to Bhutan

    Thai king and queen to make historic state visit to Bhutan

    Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida are preparing for their first official overseas state visit to Bhutan from April 25 to 28, marking a historic moment in strengthening ties between the two nations. The royal visit is in response to an invitation from Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and it promises to be a grand cultural exchange. Upon…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya brawl: Chinese tourists and taxi riders clash over urination

    Pattaya brawl: Chinese tourists and taxi riders clash over urination

    A wild altercation broke out in the heart of Pattaya involving local motorcycle taxi drivers and a group of Chinese tourists. The fracas unfolded in Soi Liap Hat Pattaya 6, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province, when tempers flared over a dispute that escalated into punches being thrown. According to Police Lieutenant Santhaya Khanthap, Deputy Chief of…