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.
  • Central Thailand News‘Eel of fortune’ has locals hooked on lucky lottery numbers (video) | Thaiger

    ‘Eel of fortune’ has locals hooked on lucky lottery numbers (video)

    A rare albino eel with golden markings was discovered by a villager in Phetchabun, central Thailand, sparking a local lottery frenzy as residents sought lucky numbers. The fishy phenomenon emerged yesterday, September 25, after a video clip showing the striking eel went viral on social media. Filmed by Amnat Phonok, a resident of Phu Toei village in Wichian Buri district,…

  • Technology NewsAI crackdown launched to lure 2 million Chinese tourists to Thailand | Thaiger

    AI crackdown launched to lure 2 million Chinese tourists to Thailand

    Thailand has launched a major security upgrade using advanced technology to boost tourist safety and attract two million Chinese visitors in the coming months. The initiative was unveiled during an inter-agency meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Captain Thammanat Prompao at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The plan aims to restore Chinese tourist…

  • Aviation NewsRTAF signs mega deal for high-tech Airbus tanker jet | Thaiger

    RTAF signs mega deal for high-tech Airbus tanker jet

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced the purchase of an advanced Airbus 330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+) to strengthen aerial refuelling, transport, and rescue capabilities. The RTAF has taken a major leap in defence capabilities by placing an order for the A330 MRTT+, a cutting-edge refuelling and transport aircraft based on the advanced A330neo platform. The…

  • Phuket NewsNearly 10 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Phuket sting | Thaiger

    Nearly 10 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Phuket sting

    Phuket Airport Customs have intercepted a massive haul of illegal cigarettes worth more than 71 million baht in what is being hailed as one of the island’s largest-ever anti-smuggling operations. The seizure, confirmed by customs officials, involved a total of 9.57 million contraband cigarettes and was made as part of a national crackdown targeting violations of customs and intellectual property…

  • Business NewsThai government pushes capital shake-up to win back investors | Thaiger

    Thai government pushes capital shake-up to win back investors

    Thailand’s new government has unveiled plans to overhaul capital market regulations in a bid to restore investor confidence and boost economic growth. The newly installed administration has pledged to roll out urgent capital market reforms ahead of the next election in a bid to boost investor sentiment and economic momentum. At the centre of the plan is a sweeping regulatory…

  • Pattaya NewsBody of Myanmar man found floating off Pattaya Beach | Thaiger

    Body of Myanmar man found floating off Pattaya Beach

    A Burmese man’s body was found floating near a popular beachside area in Pattaya late at night, prompting police to investigate the circumstances of his death. A 34 year old Myanmar national was discovered dead off the shores of Pattaya Beach late yesterday, September 25, in a case that has left police piecing together the final hours before his death.…

  • Thailand NewsHungry elephant raids Korat BBQ shop in midnight rampage | Thaiger

    Hungry elephant raids Korat BBQ shop in midnight rampage

    A wild elephant from Khao Yai wandered into a barbecue restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima during the night, causing damage while searching for food. The elephant, named Plai Biang Lek, was caught on CCTV casually wandering into a pork barbecue restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima province during the early hours of yesterday, September 25, rummaging through the kitchen in search of a…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok house fire triggers traffic chaos on Soi Bearing 16 (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok house fire triggers traffic chaos on Soi Bearing 16 (video)

    A large fire broke out in a residential area off Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, causing heavy traffic and prompting an emergency response from fire crews in two districts. The fire erupted off Sukhumvit Road Soi 107 (Soi Bearing 16) yesterday, September 25, causing traffic chaos and prompting an urgent response from fire crews across two provinces. The blaze was reported at…

  • Bangkok NewsRabies alert: Cat sparks animal epidemic zone in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Rabies alert: Cat sparks animal epidemic zone in Bangkok

    A rabid cat found in a Bangkok suburb has prompted officials to declare multiple areas epidemic zones to stop the spread of the deadly virus. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has declared multiple areas in and around the capital as temporary animal epidemic zones after a cat tested positive for rabies in Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani. The announcement, made…

  • Pattaya NewsDrug addict found dead in Chon Buri police station cell | Thaiger

    Drug addict found dead in Chon Buri police station cell

    A drug suspect was found dead in a Chon Buri police cell after being arrested following his mother’s plea for help over his increasingly violent behaviour. The 26 year old suspect, Thorntep Kaewsee, allegedly took his own life using a T-shirt, hanging himself from the iron bars inside his solitary confinement cell at Bowin Police Station. His mother, 61 year…

  • Bangkok NewsVajira Hospital reopens after Bangkok giant sinkhole scare (video) | Thaiger

    Vajira Hospital reopens after Bangkok giant sinkhole scare (video)

    A major Bangkok hospital was forced to close after a nearby road collapsed, but has now reopened after engineers confirmed the building is safe for use. Vajira Hospital resumed full medical services today, September 26, two days after a large sinkhole forced the temporary closure of the facility for safety reasons. The hospital, located on Samsaen Road, had shut down…

  • Phuket NewsNaked tourist dances on Soi Bangla, sparks online backlash | Thaiger

    Naked tourist dances on Soi Bangla, sparks online backlash

    A foreign tourist shocked partygoers after stripping naked and dancing on a busy Phuket nightlife street, drawing criticism and concern from netizens. A video, lasting just 21 seconds, was shared on Facebook and quickly went viral. It shows a man undressing and dancing to loud music, completely oblivious to the stunned onlookers around him. He is later seen picking up…

  • Phuket NewsUnidentified foreigner drowns at sunset off Karon Beach | Thaiger

    Unidentified foreigner drowns at sunset off Karon Beach

    A foreign man drowned while swimming off a Phuket beach at sunset, prompting police to investigate his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death. A foreign man, believed to be around 60 years old, was pronounced dead last night after being pulled from the water off Karon Beach. His identity and nationality remain unknown. The incident occurred around sunset yesterday,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok man found cut in half under bridge, organs missing | Thaiger

    Bangkok man found cut in half under bridge, organs missing

    A man’s severed body was discovered under a bridge in Bangkok, prompting police to investigate the cause of death and possible links to foul play. A gruesome discovery was made in Bangkok’s Thung Khru district yesterday, September 25, when the severed and decomposing body of a 72 year old man was found under a bridge, with some organs missing and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya bike thief found asleep next to stolen motorcycle | Thaiger

    Pattaya bike thief found asleep next to stolen motorcycle

    A man was caught sleeping next to a stolen motorcycle in Pattaya after it was taken from a repair shop, prompting the owner to alert local police. A brazen motorcycle theft in Pattaya ended with the suspect being found fast asleep next to the stolen vehicle, still clutching the keys. Bunsit Chinnawattraprapha, a 30 year old motorcycle repair shop owner,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket boat captain dies in 500kg meth bust at sea | Thaiger

    Phuket boat captain dies in 500kg meth bust at sea

    A massive haul of meth was seized from a tourist boat in Phuket after a late-night raid, leaving one crew member dead while trying to escape arrest. More than 500 kilogrammes of crystal meth were seized from a tourist dive boat anchored in Chalong Bay, Phuket, during a late-night police operation. The vessel’s captain, a 61 year old Myanmar national…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStorm warning: Wild weather and high waves batter Thailand | Thaiger

    Storm warning: Wild weather and high waves batter Thailand

    Thailand is bracing for more intense weather as the monsoon trough sweeps across the upper North and Northeast while typhoon Ragasa, now downgraded to a depression over China, fuels unstable conditions across the country. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of isolated heavy to very heavy rain across northern and northeastern regions, with flash floods and water runoff likely…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Thai-Chinese Association ushers in new president | Thaiger

    Phuket Thai-Chinese Association ushers in new president

    Phuket’s Thai-Chinese community held a ceremony to appoint a new leader and honour historic ties between Thailand and China through a cultural celebration. The Phuket Thai-Chinese Association marked a significant chapter this week, commemorating both the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and its own 37th year of service to the island’s community, all while welcoming a new…

  • Pattaya NewsFaulty phone charger sparks blaze, razes Na Jomtien home | Thaiger

    Faulty phone charger sparks blaze, razes Na Jomtien home

    A fire broke out at a single-storey wooden house in Na Jomtien, injuring the homeowner and prompting a swift response from local firefighters and police. A single-storey wooden home in Na Jomtien was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, September 24, with investigators pointing to a faulty phone charger as the likely cause. Police Colonel Patthana Robroo, chief of Na Jomtien…

  • Phuket NewsGold necklace swiped in late-night burglary in Phuket’s Wichit | Thaiger

    Gold necklace swiped in late-night burglary in Phuket’s Wichit

    Police are investigating a burglary at a housing estate in Wichit, where a gold necklace worth over 170,000 baht was reported stolen during the early hours. The break-in occurred during the early hours of today, September 25, prompting a call to Wichit Police Station at 1.37am. The report was made by Sujittra Phummuang, the homeowner, who discovered signs of forced…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok officials ease fears over Samsen Road water leak | Thaiger

    Bangkok officials ease fears over Samsen Road water leak

    Officials used radar to investigate a suspected water leak on Samsen Road in Bangkok, where residents raised concerns about possible road subsidence. Bangkok officials have reassured residents that a water leak on Samsen Road is not dangerous and is being urgently repaired, following public concerns sparked by surface swelling and the proximity to a road collapse yesterday, September 24, near…

  • Pattaya NewsArmed debtor opens fire in East Pattaya over 20k baht dispute | Thaiger

    Armed debtor opens fire in East Pattaya over 20k baht dispute

    A debtor in Pattaya opened fire during a heated dispute over a 20,000-baht loan, injuring two police officers while fleeing the scene in his car. The incident unfolded at 11.36pm on Tuesday, September 23, near the intersection of Soi Mabyai Lia 20 and Soi Wat Boonsampan 9 in Bang Lamung district. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were alerted to…

  • Central Thailand News415 test positive for drugs in Suphan Buri nightclub raid (video) | Thaiger

    415 test positive for drugs in Suphan Buri nightclub raid (video)

    More than 400 people tested positive for drugs during a police raid on a crowded nightclub in Suphan Buri, following complaints of illegal activity. The operation took place at around 1.30am yesterday, September 24, when the Department of Provincial Administration’s (DOPA) special operations team, alongside local officials, stormed 24 Bar in Sanam Chai subdistrict, Mueang district. Inside, more than 1,000…

  • Thailand NewsThai officials probed over bribes in citizenship scandal | Thaiger

    Thai officials probed over bribes in citizenship scandal

    A House committee is investigating bribery allegations involving officials accused of demanding cash from applicants during the Thai citizenship registration process.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The House Committee on Local Administration, chaired by Korrawee Prissananantakul of the Bhumjaithai Party, is currently reviewing at least five cases involving alleged misconduct by…

  • Thailand NewsVeteran cop delivers 11th baby in Udon Thani tuk tuk drama | Thaiger

    Veteran cop delivers 11th baby in Udon Thani tuk tuk drama

    A traffic police officer in Udon Thani assisted a woman who gave birth in a tuk tuk near a busy intersection, marking his eleventh delivery on duty. At 7am yesterday, September 24, Police Lance Corporal Charern Chantharaks sprang into action after emergency services received a call about a woman in labour near the Pracharaksa-Srisuk intersection, just a few hundred metres…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya sees tourist boom with over 18 million visits | Thaiger

    Pattaya sees tourist boom with over 18 million visits

    Pattaya has reported a sharp rise in tourism, with millions visiting the city as local officials credit safety measures and major events for the growing numbers. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announced the figures this week, revealing that from January to August, the city welcomed more than 18 million tourists. Of those, over 11.38 million were domestic travellers, a year-on-year increase of…

  • Central Thailand NewsLucky firecracker numbers spark lotto frenzy in Suphan Buri | Thaiger

    Lucky firecracker numbers spark lotto frenzy in Suphan Buri

    Villagers in Suphan Buri, central Thailand, are scrambling for lottery tickets after lucky numbers appeared in the smoke and sparks of firecrackers during a local spirit ceremony. The numbers 34 and 117, revealed from firecracker tails, have become the talk of the town after being spotted during a merit-making ritual at Wat Then Phlai in Si Prachan district yesterday, September…

  • South Thailand NewsDrunken family fight ends in fatal stabbing in southern Thailand | Thaiger

    Drunken family fight ends in fatal stabbing in southern Thailand

    A drunken row over a wife’s alleged affair ended in bloodshed at a workers’ camp in central Surat Thani, southern Thailand, after a man fatally stabbed his own relative. Police in Tha Chang district were called to a construction site yesterday, September 24, following reports of a fatal stabbing. The victim, 28 year old Rungtawan, a native of Bueng Kan…

  • Business NewsEx-Thai Airways boss: Ditch all govt shares or risk relapse | Thaiger

    Ex-Thai Airways boss: Ditch all govt shares or risk relapse

    A former Thai Airways executive has urged the government to sell its remaining shares, warning that political control could derail the airline’s recovery. Banyong Pongpanich, a former board member of Thai Airways International (THAI), called on the government to sell its remaining shares in the airline, insisting that only full privatisation can protect the company from sliding back into bureaucratic…

  • Politics NewsThailand to crack down on illegal border crossings from October 10 | Thaiger

    Thailand to crack down on illegal border crossings from October 10

    Thailand will begin enforcing legal action against illegal border crossers in a province bordering Cambodia, following heightened security concerns. From October 10, officials in Sa Kaeo province will ramp up surveillance and enforce legal measures against people entering the country illegally. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over disputed territory along the Thai-Cambodian border. Sa Kaeo Governor Parinya Phothisat made…