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 NewsPhuket cracks down on illegal restaurants in protected park | Thaiger

    Phuket cracks down on illegal restaurants in protected park

    Officials in Phuket inspected Mai Khao Beach and confirmed that restaurants are operating illegally inside Sirinat National Park, prompting a renewed crackdown. The joint inspection took place yesterday, September 17, in Villages 3 and 4 of Mai Khao, where officers confirmed that several operators continue to run beachfront businesses despite the area being legally designated as part of the national…

  • Pattaya NewsBang Lamung monk busted with meth hidden in alms bowls | Thaiger

    Bang Lamung monk busted with meth hidden in alms bowls

    A Buddhist monk in Bang Lamung was arrested after police discovered methamphetamine hidden in alms bowls and other items, following a public tip-off. The arrest took place yesterday, September 17, after officials received information via the Broken Down Bang Lamung LINE application, which allows residents to report crime and misconduct. Acting on the complaint, District Chief Patcharapat Srithanyanon led a joint…

  • Bangkok NewsThaksin’s daughters bring cash and comfort to jailed ex-PM | Thaiger

    Thaksin’s daughters bring cash and comfort to jailed ex-PM

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a family visit at Klong Prem Central Prison, where his daughters offered moral support and left him with 15,000 baht for expenses. The visit came after the Supreme Court ordered Thaksin to serve a one-year prison term earlier this month, stemming from three cases concluded two years ago. He was transferred to Klong Prem…

  • South Thailand NewsPickup driver busted for fake tax sticker trick in Chumphon | Thaiger

    Pickup driver busted for fake tax sticker trick in Chumphon

    Police in Chumphon, southern Thailand, arrested a pickup driver who altered his expired tax disc with a marker to avoid fees after he was caught during a routine highway checkpoint. The man, identified as 39 year old Nakarin from Ubon Ratchathani, was stopped at a checkpoint on Highway 41 in Wisai Tai, Sawi district, around 11am on Tuesday, September 16.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya drivers slam selective crackdown on odd-even parking | Thaiger

    Pattaya drivers slam selective crackdown on odd-even parking

    Pattaya officials tightened enforcement of odd-even parking rules on South Pattaya Road, sparking criticism from residents who accuse the city of selective crackdowns. The Pattaya City Administration recently announced tighter enforcement of the regulation, which requires vehicles to park on alternating sides of the street depending on the date. Signs along South Pattaya Road now warn: “Follow odd–even days strictly,…

  • Tourism NewsThai curry rice championship set to spice up Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai curry rice championship set to spice up Bangkok

    Thailand has launched a national curry rice championship to crown the country’s top chefs and promote Khao Gaeng as a global symbol of Thai culinary culture. The event, organised with the Thai Restaurant Association and other partners, aims to showcase Khao Gaeng as an iconic dish that reflects Thailand’s culinary heritage while boosting its profile on the global stage. Tourism…

  • Business NewsShopee shatters records with 9.9 shopping spree frenzy | Thaiger

    Shopee shatters records with 9.9 shopping spree frenzy

    Online shopping platform Shopee celebrated the 10th anniversary of its 9.9 campaign with record-breaking sales, as Thai shoppers placed over 1 million orders within minutes of launch. According to Kongkrit Lawlertratana, head of marketing commercial at Shopee Thailand, shoppers placed over one million orders within just 30 minutes of the campaign launch on September 9. “The 9.9 campaign highlighted the…

  • Central Thailand NewsLopburi villagers demand crackdown on serial animal abuser | Thaiger

    Lopburi villagers demand crackdown on serial animal abuser

    Villagers in Lopburi are calling for urgent action after a 20 year old man was accused of repeatedly abusing animals, raising fears for community safety. The disturbing allegations emerged after a video clip circulated online showing the man sexually assaulting a female dog in a bathroom near his home in Wang Khon Khwang, Khok Samrong district. The footage, filmed by…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok district declared rabies zone after dog carcass found | Thaiger

    Bangkok district declared rabies zone after dog carcass found

    Officials have declared parts of Bangkok’s Nong Chok district rabies-infectious zones after a dog tested positive, triggering strict controls on animal movement. The Area 10 office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) announced yesterday, September 17, that the zones have been designated rabies infectious areas until October 16. Under the order, no live animals, particularly dogs, or their carcasses…

  • South Thailand NewsTrang man dies after ambulance fails to arrive in time (video) | Thaiger

    Trang man dies after ambulance fails to arrive in time (video)

    A 60 year old man collapsed near a hospital in Trang and died after waiting in vain for an ambulance, raising questions over Thailand’s emergency response system. The victim, identified as Charoen, a hotel caretaker from Sikao district, was pronounced dead on September 12 after suffering an acute heart attack. His family say the tragedy highlights serious failures in the…

  • Tourism NewsAgoda touts Asia’s hidden gems in Tourism Day push | Thaiger

    Agoda touts Asia’s hidden gems in Tourism Day push

    Agoda has highlighted rising interest in Asia’s secondary destinations as travellers seek unique experiences, with searches outpacing traditional hotspots this year. The digital travel platform revealed that accommodation searches for lesser-known spots are growing 15% faster than for traditional tourist hubs compared to the same period last year. The shift is particularly visible in countries such as Thailand, India, Indonesia,…

  • Phuket NewsFrench tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong | Thaiger

    French tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong

    A French tourist drowned on Patong Beach after being swept away by strong currents during a late-night swim, despite red warning flags along the shore. Patong Police confirmed the victim as 53 year old Laurent Simon, who had arrived on the island just a day earlier with his brother, sister and brother-in-law. The family reportedly entered the water behind the…

  • Phuket NewsPatong lifeguards warn as venomous bluebottles wash up | Thaiger

    Patong lifeguards warn as venomous bluebottles wash up

    Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a warning after venomous Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish washed ashore, urging tourists to stay cautious in the water. Lifeguards raised the alarm after several of the creatures were found along the sand. Patong Surf Life Saving urged beachgoers not to touch or play with them, stressing that anyone stung should immediately seek assistance…

  • Politics NewsThai police fire rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash (video) | Thaiger

    Thai police fire rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash (video)

    Thai riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse Cambodian civilians who clashed with security forces during a border confrontation in Sa Kaeo. The confrontation took place yesterday afternoon, September 17, in Khok Sung district, near Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, where the border is marked between posts No.42 and No.43. Thai police had earlier reinforced the area with…

  • Thailand NewsDrinkers in Thailand face 10,000 baht hit for after-hours pints | Thaiger

    Drinkers in Thailand face 10,000 baht hit for after-hours pints

    Drinkers in Thailand face fines for consuming alcohol in pubs and bars after legal hours, under tougher rules aimed at curbing late-night drinking. From November 8, anyone caught drinking in pubs and bars outside the permitted times faces fines of up to 10,000 baht. The Department of Provincial Administration confirmed the new penalties under an amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand on alert as fierce monsoon rains threaten floods | Thaiger

    Thailand on alert as fierce monsoon rains threaten floods

    Thailand prepares for more widespread monsoon rains, with the meteorological department warning of flash floods, rough seas, and heavy downpours across multiple regions this week. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that the monsoon trough is lying across the lower Central region, the East, and the lower Northeast, connecting to an active low-pressure cell over the South China Sea. Meanwhile,…

  • Pattaya NewsGPS blunder sends tourist into forest crash in Pattaya | Thaiger

    GPS blunder sends tourist into forest crash in Pattaya

    A 23 year old man in Pattaya crashed his motorcycle after GPS led him into a forest, forcing him to abandon the bike and walk 2 kilometres to find help. The incident unfolded at 7pm on Monday, September 15, when the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Foundation received a call reporting a stranded tourist in Pong subdistrict, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri.…

  • Bangkok NewsWoman dies after fall from Bangkok mall parking structure (video) | Thaiger

    Woman dies after fall from Bangkok mall parking structure (video)

    A woman in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao area died after falling from a shopping mall parking structure, with police now reviewing CCTV to determine the cause. The incident occurred at around 7.30pm yesterday, September 16, at a well-known department store in the Chatuchak district. Police Lieutenant Chakkrit Suwanwong, deputy inspector of Phahonyothin Police Station, coordinated with forensic officers, doctors from the…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet

    A man from Nakhon Ratchasima struck gold in the national lottery, winning 12 million baht after spending just 200 baht on tickets: a fraction of what he usually spends. The Government Lottery Office announced the results of yesterday’s draw, September 16, with the winning first prize number confirmed as 074646. Other results included front three-digit numbers 740 and 512, back…

  • Bangkok NewsPeople’s Party leader stands firm on lese majeste reform stance | Thaiger

    People’s Party leader stands firm on lese majeste reform stance

    People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut reaffirmed his stance on Thailand’s lese majeste law, stressing that any reforms must follow court rulings. Speaking yesterday, September 16, Natthaphong expanded on comments he made in a recent interview with Time magazine, where he addressed the controversial law. The magazine quoted him: “Article 112 still causes problems in Thailand, and if we get power,…

  • Pattaya NewsAustralian man survives knife slash and hotel plunge in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Australian man survives knife slash and hotel plunge in Pattaya

    An Australian man in Chon Buri slashed his face with a knife before leaping from a sixth-floor hotel balcony, surviving the fall with serious injuries. The incident occurred today, September 17, at a seven-storey hotel on Soi Petchtrakul in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Police Lieutenant Sonthaya Khanthrap, deputy inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, led a response…

  • Phuket NewsForeign biker crashes head-on into Phuket showroom steps | Thaiger

    Foreign biker crashes head-on into Phuket showroom steps

    A foreign motorcyclist in Phuket was caught on CCTV riding against traffic before crashing into a showroom, leaving him with minor injuries and viral fame. The incident occurred at around 5.15pm on Monday, September 15, on the northbound lanes of Thepkasattri Road in Koh Kaew. The rider, travelling against oncoming traffic, appeared to swerve to avoid a collision with another…

  • Pattaya NewsSuspects arrested over 2.2m baht speedboat heist in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Suspects arrested over 2.2m baht speedboat heist in Chon Buri

    Police in Bang Lamung arrested three men accused of stealing a 2.2-million-baht speedboat, recovering the vessel and a pickup truck used in the alleged crime. The arrests were made yesterday, September 16, at 5pm by officers from Bang Lamung Police Station, led by Superintendent Police Colonel Sarawut Nuchanart, Deputy Superintendent of Investigations Police Major Kornphong Sukvisith, and Investigation Inspector Police…

  • Thailand News‘White Lotus’ stars wow Emmys with glowing praise for Thailand (video) | Thaiger

    ‘White Lotus’ stars wow Emmys with glowing praise for Thailand (video)

    Stars of The White Lotus praised Thailand at the Emmy Awards, sharing their love for its beauty and cuisine after filming the show’s third season there. Thailand took centre stage at the 77th Emmy Awards when The White Lotus Season 3 stars Walton Goggins and Parker Posey shared heartfelt praise for the country, drawing applause from the Hollywood audience. The…

  • Cannabis NewsJapanese teens caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand to Japan | Thaiger

    Japanese teens caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand to Japan

    Two Japanese teenagers were arrested at Fukuoka Airport after flying in from Thailand with 14 kilogrammes of cannabis extract disguised inside instant curry packets. The 17 year old high school student from Kishiwada City in Osaka Prefecture, along with his 16 year old friend, was stopped by police after officers discovered 14kg of liquid containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their luggage.…

  • Thailand NewsKhon Kaen man scoops 12 million baht lottery jackpot (video) | Thaiger

    Khon Kaen man scoops 12 million baht lottery jackpot (video)

    A resident of Khon Kaen has become Thailand’s latest millionaire after winning 12 million baht in the government lottery draw. The man struck gold with two first-prize tickets in a moment that has sent his entire village into celebration.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The winning number in the draw yesterday,…

  • Northern Thailand NewsBaby girl killed after family pit bull turns violent in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Baby girl killed after family pit bull turns violent in Uthai Thani

    A baby girl was killed in Uthai Thani in northern Thailand when a family’s pit bull mauled her in a tragic accident, prompting police to investigate the attack. The accident left the baby’s family devastated when their two month old daughter was fatally mauled by a pet pit bull that reportedly mistook her for a toy. Police in Nong Chang…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon mayhem: TMD warns of floods and dangerous seas | Thaiger

    Monsoon mayhem: TMD warns of floods and dangerous seas

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of thunderstorms, flash floods and rough seas as the monsoon brings heavy rain across several regions. The monsoon trough lies across the lower Central, upper South and the East into an active low-pressure cell over the South China Sea, while a moderate southwesterly wind prevails over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gamer flees with bag in brazen all-night shop theft | Thaiger

    Pattaya gamer flees with bag in brazen all-night shop theft

    Police in Pattaya are searching for a thief who spent 10 hours in a gaming shop before fleeing with a bag packed with valuables, all caught on CCTV. A gaming shop in Soi Kor Phai, Pattaya, has released CCTV footage of a theft that took place in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, calling on the public to help…

  • Thailand NewsThai lottery results announced, rituals fuel lucky number craze | Thaiger

    Thai lottery results announced, rituals fuel lucky number craze

    The Government Lottery Office (GLO) released the latest national lottery results, with winners confirmed as fortune seekers turn to rituals and events for lucky numbers. The winning numbers are as follows: 2-digit straight prize: 58 3-digit straight prize: 646 3-digit swap prize: 466, 664 Special prize: 646 000 000 732 Officials reminded players that the three-digit straight and swap prizes…