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.
  • Business NewsThai Airways boosts board, plots fresh flight to recovery | Thaiger

    Thai Airways boosts board, plots fresh flight to recovery

    Thai Airways is expanding its board and fleet as part of a major governance overhaul aimed at boosting transparency and competitiveness post-rehabilitation. The airline’s chairman, Lavaron Sangsnit, confirmed the move as part of sweeping changes ahead of a key Annual General Meeting (AGM) in December. The expanded board will include a long-awaited risk management committee, aimed at strengthening oversight of…

  • Politics NewsCurtain call: Paetongtarn quits Pheu Thai ahead of party shake-up | Thaiger

    Curtain call: Paetongtarn quits Pheu Thai ahead of party shake-up

    Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to formally resign as leader of the Pheu Thai Party this week, with senior figures set to meet at the party’s Bangkok headquarters this morning to confirm her departure. According to party sources, the meeting was scheduled to begin with a gathering of MPs at 8.30am today, October 22, followed by a session…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesChilly weather: Thailand braces for deluge, winter season nears | Thaiger

    Chilly weather: Thailand braces for deluge, winter season nears

    Thailand is on high alert as a severe tropical storm brews offshore, while a high-pressure system from China brings cooler air and strong winds to the upper regions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reports that a moderate high-pressure system is affecting northern and northeastern Thailand. Morning temperatures are cooler, with strong winds and a slight temperature drop expected. The weather…

  • Bangkok NewsLumpini Park gets royal revamp ahead of 100th birthday bash | Thaiger

    Lumpini Park gets royal revamp ahead of 100th birthday bash

    Bangkok officials are fast-tracking renovations at Lumpini Park ahead of its centennial celebrations and a royal commemoration scheduled to take place soon. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating renovation efforts at Lumpini Park ahead of its centenary celebrations, which will coincide with the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI), the park’s founder. The festivities, set to run…

  • Phuket NewsHackers hijack Phuket ride-hailing apps in taxi scam chaos | Thaiger

    Hackers hijack Phuket ride-hailing apps in taxi scam chaos

    Phuket officials vowed to crack down after hackers scammed ride-hailing drivers by hijacking app accounts and demanding ransom for registration unlocks. Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has vowed a sweeping crackdown after dozens of ride-hailing drivers reported falling victim to a sophisticated hacking scam. The revelation came during a crisis meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, where Governor Saransak and local MP…

  • Road deathsMV actress and friend killed in Udon Thani motorbike crash | Thaiger

    MV actress and friend killed in Udon Thani motorbike crash

    A young music video actress and her friend were killed when their motorbike crashed into a pole in Udon Thani, leaving one man seriously injured. The fatal accident occurred at around 5.20am yesterday, October 20, in Soi Kamnan, Mueang Udon Thani district. Emergency responders from the Udon Sawang Methadharm Foundation were alerted to a motorcycle crash involving a collision with…

  • World NewsAmazon Web Services outage cripples major platforms worldwide | Thaiger

    Amazon Web Services outage cripples major platforms worldwide

    Websites, apps, and essential services across the United States and beyond were thrown into chaos yesterday after a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing giant that powers much of the Internet. The disruption, which began around 3.11am ET (2.11pm Thailand time) yesterday, October 20, stemmed from a failure in AWS’s internal network load balancer system. The…

  • Thailand NewsToo much porn can wreck your sex life, warns Thai doctor (video) | Thaiger

    Too much porn can wreck your sex life, warns Thai doctor (video)

    A prominent Thai forensic medicine expert has sounded the alarm over the dangers of excessive porn consumption, warning that it may lead to erectile dysfunction and serious relationship issues, especially among younger men. Associate Professor Dr Weerasak Charuschaisri, a medical lecturer at Srinakharinwirot University, took to Facebook to share a video clip titled Watching too much pornography can lead to…

  • Economy NewsThailand announces second phase of co-payment scheme | Thaiger

    Thailand announces second phase of co-payment scheme

    The Thai government prepares to launch the second phase of its popular co-payment consumer subsidy scheme in January in a bid to jumpstart domestic spending and bolster economic growth. The announcement was made yesterday, October 20, by government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat who confirmed that the upcoming phase will be financed from the 2026 fiscal budget. However, the total budget allocation…

  • Crime NewsThai immigration: Belarusian model not abducted in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai immigration: Belarusian model not abducted in Bangkok

    Thai immigration released the last photo of a Belarusian model who was later murdered in Myanmar, denying claims she was abducted while in Thailand. The final CCTV image of Belarusian model Vera Kravtsova before she left Thailand was released by the Immigration Bureau, following reports of her murder in Myanmar and claims she had been abducted from Thai soil. The…

  • Politics NewsThai defence minister warns Cambodia: No deal, no summit | Thaiger

    Thai defence minister warns Cambodia: No deal, no summit

    Thailand’s defence minister warned Cambodia that if border talks fail, there will be no peace deal, no ASEAN summit signing, and no further negotiations. Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated as Defence Minister General Nattapol Nakphanit issued a firm ultimatum over ongoing border negotiations. Speaking at Government House at 9.35am today, October 21, General Nattapol declared that the upcoming Thai-Cambodian…

  • Pattaya NewsTeen bikers arrested in Pattaya street racing crackdown | Thaiger

    Teen bikers arrested in Pattaya street racing crackdown

    Police raided a group of teenage street racers in Pattaya after residents complained about late-night noise, reckless riding, and dangerous stunts. The pre-dawn operation took place at around 2am on Sunday, October 19, after fed-up residents reported the noisy, dangerous antics of illegal motorbike racers disrupting their sleep and threatening public safety. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchat Dusadee and…

  • Phuket NewsMyanmar crewman dies in boat accident off Phuket coast | Thaiger

    Myanmar crewman dies in boat accident off Phuket coast

    A 36 year old Myanmar national has died after suffering a fatal head injury while working aboard a fishing vessel caught in rough seas off Koh Racha Yai. The tragic accident occurred yesterday morning, October 20, while the crewman, identified as Tin Maung Htwe, was on duty as a mechanic aboard the Kiang Chai 3 fishing boat. He reportedly slipped…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish ex-consul killed by speeding bike in Pattaya crash | Thaiger

    British ex-consul killed by speeding bike in Pattaya crash

    A retired British author and former honorary consul has died after being hit by a speeding motorbike while crossing a busy road in Pattaya. Barry Kenyon from Lancashire was on his way to meet friends for dinner on Saturday evening, October 18, when he was struck by a motorbike while walking across Thappraya Road, near the Pattaya intersection. Kenyon had…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s 2.3 billion baht underpass shelved over flood, chaos fears | Thaiger

    Phuket’s 2.3 billion baht underpass shelved over flood, chaos fears

    A major underpass project in Phuket has been scrapped after residents raised concerns about traffic disruption and flooding during construction. The Department of Highways has scrapped its 2.38-billion baht bidding process for the Heroines Monument underpass project in Thalang, following growing concerns about its impact on traffic and the potential for worsening flooding. The decision comes after strong local opposition,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesCool winds up north, flash floods lash Thailand’s south | Thaiger

    Cool winds up north, flash floods lash Thailand’s south

    Thailand braces for shifting weather as cool winds sweep northern Thailand and storms pound the southern regions, prompting flood and marine warnings. A high-pressure system from China is sweeping across upper Vietnam and is expected to reach Laos and northeastern Thailand today. This will bring cooler mornings and strong winds to the north and northeast, with a slight dip in…

  • Pattaya NewsBogus doctor arrested in Pattaya clinic raid after repeat offences | Thaiger

    Bogus doctor arrested in Pattaya clinic raid after repeat offences

    Officers raided an unlicensed clinic in Pattaya after receiving reports of illegal medical services being provided without certified professionals. The operation, carried out yesterday, October 17, by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) Region 2 in coordination with the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office (PPO), targeted a well-known clinic on Soi Chaiyapreuk 2 that had previously come under scrutiny. The…

  • Thailand NewsThailand rolls out free dialysis as kidney disease cases soar | Thaiger

    Thailand rolls out free dialysis as kidney disease cases soar

    Thailand’s public health ministry has launched a free dialysis campaign to tackle rising chronic kidney disease cases and promote early prevention nationwide. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat announced a nationwide campaign to provide free dialysis and promote early screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The campaign aims to raise awareness, expand access to treatment and encourage lifestyle changes to prevent…

  • South Thailand NewsMonk saves debt-ridden couple in South Thailand bridge rescue | Thaiger

    Monk saves debt-ridden couple in South Thailand bridge rescue

    A monk in South Thailand helped rescue a couple who attempted to jump from a bridge in a joint suicide bid after struggling with heavy debt. A couple in Songkhla province narrowly escaped death after attempting to end their lives by jumping from a bridge while tied together with a traditional Thai cloth. The shocking incident, reportedly driven by crushing…

  • Environment NewsThailand tourists face 100k fine for toxic sunscreen on reefs | Thaiger

    Thailand tourists face 100k fine for toxic sunscreen on reefs

    Thailand has warned tourists that using banned sunscreens in marine parks could lead to fines, as officials crack down on products harmful to coral reefs. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has issued a strict warning to tourists: using certain sunscreens in Thailand’s marine parks could see you slapped with a fine of up to 100,000…

  • Eastern Thailand News9 Thais arrested for illegal border crossing from Cambodia | Thaiger

    9 Thais arrested for illegal border crossing from Cambodia

    Nine Thai nationals were arrested in Sa Kaeo after illegally crossing the border on foot from Cambodia, where they had worked in an online scam operation. The group, five men and four women, were intercepted by the Burapha Forces and Aranyaprathet Special Task Force during a surveillance operation in Sa Kaeo province. Officers caught them trekking through a sugarcane field…

  • Bangkok NewsSouthern drug kingpin arrested hiding out in Bangkok condo | Thaiger

    Southern drug kingpin arrested hiding out in Bangkok condo

    A southern drug leader was arrested in Bangkok after police tracked him to a luxury condo, ending his months-long escape. The 37 year old suspect, identified as Suriya “Phueak Sraphleng,” was detained at a luxury condominium by officers from the Crime Suppression Division following a series of warrants issued earlier this year. Suriya, a key figure in one of southern…

  • Pattaya NewsStoned shopkeeper arrested after knife rampage in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Stoned shopkeeper arrested after knife rampage in Chon Buri

    A grocery shop owner in Chon Buri was arrested after allegedly using cannabis and threatening residents with a knife while wearing a belt of ammunition. The bizarre incident unfolded around 9pm on Thursday, October 16, in Soi Thung Klon Tal Man 14, Nong Prue subdistrict. Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon was alerted after panicked residents called in reports of…

  • Phuket NewsLate-night blaze guts Phuket home in suspected power fault | Thaiger

    Late-night blaze guts Phuket home in suspected power fault

    A fire tore through a two-storey home in Kathu, Phuket, late on Thursday night, causing extensive damage but fortunately no injuries, as three residents managed to escape just in time. The blaze broke out around 11.45pm on Thursday, October 16, at a property in Soi 8, Anuphas Golf Ville, Kathu subdistrict. Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthaya Suphanphong from Kathu Police Station…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunken Brit torches wife’s designer gear in Pattaya rampage | Thaiger

    Drunken Brit torches wife’s designer gear in Pattaya rampage

    A 59 year old British man allegedly caused chaos in central Pattaya after a drunken outburst saw him vandalise a beer bar, attempt to assault his Thai brother-in-law, and later set fire to his wife’s luxury clothing. The incident took place at around 6.33pm yesterday, October 17, on Soi Buakhao, where the man, identified only as Ary, was caught on…

  • Politics NewsThai senator faces death threats over border sound row | Thaiger

    Thai senator faces death threats over border sound row

    A Thai senator received death threats after criticising tactics used at the border, prompting concern from police and international human rights advocates. Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit is facing a wave of death threats against herself and her family after publicly criticising controversial tactics used along the Thai-Cambodian border. The human rights advocate revealed the threats in a Facebook post, sharing…

  • Pattaya NewsIsraeli tourist caught stealing donation envelope in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Israeli tourist caught stealing donation envelope in Pattaya

    An Israeli tourist was arrested after allegedly stealing a donation envelope from a massage parlour near Pattaya Beach. The incident occurred around 2am yesterday, October 17, at a traditional Thai massage parlour in Soi 5, near Pattaya Beach Road. The suspect, who initially identified himself as Bar Bigger, reportedly gave police and reporters a false name. He is believed to…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStorm alert: Thundershowers and rough seas hit Thailand | Thaiger

    Storm alert: Thundershowers and rough seas hit Thailand

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned that southeasterly and easterly winds continue to prevail across Thailand, the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, fuelling widespread thundershowers and the threat of isolated heavy rain, particularly in the South. The northern and central provinces, along with the northeast, are expected to experience scattered thunderstorms. While these are not forecast to…

  • Environment NewsRare moon moth spotted at Kaeng Krachan National Park | Thaiger

    Rare moon moth spotted at Kaeng Krachan National Park

    A rarely seen species of moth was discovered by a park officer at a popular campsite in a national park in Phetchaburi, drawing interest from conservationists. The moth was discovered near the campsite area of Panoen Thung in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi province. Park officer Nattaphon Ritnoi reported the sighting, which was confirmed by park chief Atthapong Pao-on, who said…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s 24/7 hotline gets 250k calls in service revamp | Thaiger

    Pattaya’s 24/7 hotline gets 250k calls in service revamp

    Pattaya City is stepping up efforts to improve public services and quality of life with its 24-hour Pattaya Contact Centre 1337, a hotline designed to address complaints, share updates, and offer emergency support for both locals and tourists. The city has handled 257,869 calls through the centre in fiscal year 2024 alone, a figure city officials say reflects growing public…