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.
  • Pattaya NewsContractor crushed in horror wall collapse at Pattaya home | Thaiger

    Contractor crushed in horror wall collapse at Pattaya home

    A contractor was critically injured when a wall collapsed during home renovations in Pattaya, prompting emergency rescue efforts and an ongoing investigation. A 61 year old contractor is in critical condition after being buried under a concrete wall that collapsed during renovation work at a private home in Pattaya’s Soi Boonsampan 8/1. The incident occurred at approximately 2.50pm yesterday, October…

  • Thailand NewsChinese woman wins divorce from husband after Thai cliff ordeal | Thaiger

    Chinese woman wins divorce from husband after Thai cliff ordeal

    A Chinese woman who survived being pushed off a cliff in Thailand by her husband has been granted a divorce by a court after years of legal battles. A Chinese court has granted a long-awaited divorce to Wang Nan, the woman infamously pushed off a cliff by her husband during a trip to Thailand six years ago. The Qinhuai District…

  • Phuket NewsHelmet row sparks blockade at Phuket company gate | Thaiger

    Helmet row sparks blockade at Phuket company gate

    Villagers staged a blockade at a company site in Phuket after a local was denied entry for not wearing a helmet, prompting swift police mediation. A brief but tense confrontation between villagers and a private firm in Phuket came to a peaceful end after police intervened and cleared up a safety regulation dispute. Yesterday morning, October 14, residents from a…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok man returns bag of cash worth 225k baht found on street | Thaiger

    Bangkok man returns bag of cash worth 225k baht found on street

    A man in Bangkok returned over 225,000 baht in cash to a store manager after finding it on the street, prompting praise from police and social media users. Police in Bangkok have praised a man for his honesty after he returned more than 225,000 baht in cash to its rightful owner, a convenience store manager who had lost the money…

  • Central Thailand NewsDriver dies as Tesla plunges into canal in Pathum Thani | Thaiger

    Driver dies as Tesla plunges into canal in Pathum Thani

    A driver died after his Tesla plunged into a canal in Pathum Thani, central Thailand, despite rescue teams’ efforts to save him from the submerged vehicle. A 55 year old man died after his Tesla Model 3 veered off the road and plunged into Khlong Sib in Pathum Thani this morning, October 15. The driver, identified as Witthawat, was trapped…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s shortest-serving governor axed after just 14 days | Thaiger

    Phuket’s shortest-serving governor axed after just 14 days

    Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the sudden transfer of Phuket’s newly appointed governor, just weeks after he began his term, sparking public scrutiny. The Thai Cabinet has approved the sudden transfer of Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra after only two weeks in office. Saransak, who began his term on October 2, is now officially Phuket’s shortest-serving governor. His shock exit was confirmed…

  • Thailand NewsSRT sues to reclaim Khao Kradong land from political clan | Thaiger

    SRT sues to reclaim Khao Kradong land from political clan

    Thailand’s railway authority has filed a court case to reclaim land in Buriram, alleging it was unlawfully occupied by a company and a political figure. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched legal action to reclaim two plots of land in the Khao Kradong area of Buriram, allegedly occupied unlawfully by Karuna Chidchob and Silachai Buriram Co. Ltd. The…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya sex scandal: Tourists engage in raunchy balcony romp | Thaiger

    Pattaya sex scandal: Tourists engage in raunchy balcony romp

    A couple of carefree tourists were caught on camera engaging in a sex act on a balcony in central Pattaya, prompting public outrage and calls for officials to take action. The incident took place at a well-known high-rise condominium on Pattaya Second Road in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The building sits in a busy residential and tourist…

  • Economy News‘Half-Half Plus’ kicks off with cash boost for Thai vendors | Thaiger

    ‘Half-Half Plus’ kicks off with cash boost for Thai vendors

    Thailand has launched vendor registration for a new subsidy scheme aimed at boosting small businesses and consumer spending across the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat kicked off merchant registration for the highly anticipated Half-Half Plus scheme (คนละครึ่งพลัส) today, October 15. The programme, designed to breathe life back into Thailand’s sluggish economy, aims to inject a whopping…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery fever: Crowds flock to Ganesha shrine in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Lottery fever: Crowds flock to Ganesha shrine in central Thailand

    Worshippers are gathering at Thailand’s largest Ganesha statue to seek blessings and lucky numbers ahead of the national lottery draw tomorrow. Crowds flock to Chachoengsao’s famed riverside park, home to the world’s largest standing Ganesha statue, in a bid to gain blessings, fortune, and maybe even the winning lottery numbers. Yesterday, October 14, with hopeful visitors gathering to pay respects…

  • Politics NewsTrump dangles trade deal to push Thai-Cambodian peace pact | Thaiger

    Trump dangles trade deal to push Thai-Cambodian peace pact

    The US has linked trade talks with Thailand to resolving its border conflict with Cambodia, urging both nations to reach a peace agreement soon. The Trump administration has thrown a geopolitical curveball into US-Thai trade negotiations by demanding that Thailand resolve its border dispute with Cambodia or face economic consequences. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, spokesperson for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, revealed that…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall alert issued for Thailand as storm chaos looms | Thaiger

    Heavy rainfall alert issued for Thailand as storm chaos looms

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Thailand as weather systems shift, prompting warnings for residents to prepare for possible flooding. The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across 58 provinces today, October 15, with Bangkok and surrounding areas expected to be hit especially hard. Around 70% of the capital is forecast to…

  • Transport NewsNew bus link connects Thailand to Vientiane in just 4 hours | Thaiger

    New bus link connects Thailand to Vientiane in just 4 hours

    Thailand and Laos launched a new international bus route connecting Khon Kaen and Vientiane to enhance tourism, trade, and cross-border transport links. The service, launched yesterday, October 10, was unveiled in a ceremony at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3, presided over by Phanthep Saokosol, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen province. The new route marks the fifth international bus connection between…

  • Politics NewsThaksin may teach English in prison instead of hard labour | Thaiger

    Thaksin may teach English in prison instead of hard labour

    Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a prison sentence, may be assigned to teach English to inmates due to his age, officials confirmed. Police Lieutenant Colonel Prawut Wongseenin of the Department of Corrections confirmed that officials are considering a teaching role for Thaksin due to his age, making physical labour unsuitable. “At his age, it’s more appropriate to assign…

  • South Thailand NewsIsraeli tourist boom sparks tension on Koh Pha Ngan | Thaiger

    Israeli tourist boom sparks tension on Koh Pha Ngan

    Following an incident last week where a Koh Samui restaurant denied claims it removed Israeli diners amid online backlash, officials on Koh Pha Ngan held a meeting to address rising tensions involving Israeli tourists and foreign-run businesses. Surat Thani Governor Teeruth Supawiboonpol chaired a high-level meeting with provincial agencies this week to address the concerns, which echo similar unrest seen…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket cracks down on vapes with schoolyard smoking ban | Thaiger

    Phuket cracks down on vapes with schoolyard smoking ban

    Phuket officials launched a campaign in local schools to ban smoking and vaping, aiming to protect students’ health and raise community awareness. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has launched a new campaign to make local schools entirely smoke-free and e-cigarette-free, starting with five pilot institutions. The initiative was officially rolled out at Baan Mai Riab PPAO School (Tantikowit Bamrung),…

  • Business NewsThai Airways revamp board with zero-tolerance corruption vow | Thaiger

    Thai Airways revamp board with zero-tolerance corruption vow

    The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that all 17 nominees for Thai Airways International’s board of directors are seasoned professionals, as the airline prepares for a major leadership shake-up following its return to the stock market. Lavaron Sangsnit, the ministry’s permanent secretary and chairman of the Thai Airways board, assured the public yesterday, October 10, that the selection process is…

  • Phuket NewsWrong-way rider killed in fatal Phuket motorbike crash | Thaiger

    Wrong-way rider killed in fatal Phuket motorbike crash

    A man has died following a head-on collision between two motorbikes in the Pa Khlok area of Thalang, Phuket, as the island’s road death toll continues to rise. The crash occurred around 4.30pm on Thursday, October 9, on the Mueang Mai–Pa Khlok Road, directly in front of the SuperCheap store. Thalang Police received the emergency report and dispatched officers and…

  • Politics NewsThai minister claims 40 million baht bribe tied to scam crackdown | Thaiger

    Thai minister claims 40 million baht bribe tied to scam crackdown

    A Thai minister submitted evidence to a House committee alleging a multimillion-baht bribe was offered to halt action against online scams and gambling. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has reportedly submitted evidence to a parliamentary committee to back his claim of a 40-million-baht bribery attempt aimed at derailing efforts to dismantle call centre gangs and online gambling networks.…

  • Bangkok NewsFire erupts in Bangkok hotel room, guests evacuated safely (video) | Thaiger

    Fire erupts in Bangkok hotel room, guests evacuated safely (video)

    A fire broke out in a hotel room on the 11th floor of a high-rise in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district, prompting a swift emergency response and evacuation. The incident occurred at around 3pm yesterday, October 10, when smoke was spotted billowing from a window on one of the middle floors of the 29-storey hotel. Khlong Toei fire crews arrived promptly…

  • Phuket NewsForeigner escapes blazing car inferno on Phuket roadside | Thaiger

    Foreigner escapes blazing car inferno on Phuket roadside

    A foreign man was hospitalised after his car caught fire on a roadside in Phuket, prompting a late-night emergency response from local firefighters. The incident unfolded around 10.50pm on Thursday, October 9, on Wiset Road in Rawai, when residents spotted a Ford sedan engulfed in flames along the roadside and quickly alerted emergency services. Rawai Municipality firefighters dispatched two water…

  • Thailand NewsRaids expose illegal migrant schools in Samut Sakhon | Thaiger

    Raids expose illegal migrant schools in Samut Sakhon

    Police, education, and administrative officials raided two illegal schools in Samut Sakhon where hundreds of migrant children were being taught by unqualified staff without permission. Over 900 migrant students and dozens of unauthorised teachers were discovered during a major raid on two illegal schools in Samut Sakhon province on Thursday, October 9. The operation targeted two buildings in Krathum Baen…

  • Pattaya NewsDelivery truck flips on wet Sri Racha road, driver injured | Thaiger

    Delivery truck flips on wet Sri Racha road, driver injured

    A delivery truck overturned in wet conditions on Sukhumvit Road near the Sri Racha Harbour overpass in Chon Buri province yesterday, injuring the driver and sparking a swift emergency response. The incident occurred around 5pm yesterday, October 10, as heavy rain had just begun to subside. The four-wheeled box truck was travelling through Village 4 in Sri Racha when it…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorms loom as monsoon lashes central Thailand | Thaiger

    Thunderstorms loom as monsoon lashes central Thailand

    Heavy rain and storms are forecast across central and southern Thailand as the monsoon intensifies, prompting warnings for residents and travellers nationwide. The monsoon trough continues to stretch across the lower central region, the upper South, and the East of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon maintains its grip over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunk driver kills boy, 13, in wrong-way crash in Sattahip | Thaiger

    Drunk driver kills boy, 13, in wrong-way crash in Sattahip

    A fatal collision occurred when a drunk driver travelling the wrong way on a main road crashed into a motorbike ridden by a teenage boy, killing him instantly. A 13 year old schoolboy lost his life in a devastating crash on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip after a drunk driver sped the wrong way into oncoming traffic. The accident occurred at…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok beauty shop sacks worker who kicked cat on video | Thaiger

    Bangkok beauty shop sacks worker who kicked cat on video

    A company dismissed an employee who was filmed kicking a cat, after a video sparked outrage online. The man is due to appear in court to face charges. A male employee of a beauty company in Don Mueang has been dismissed after a video surfaced of him violently kicking a cat. The clip, which shows the man setting up a…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket expressway moves ahead with 2030 completion target | Thaiger

    Phuket expressway moves ahead with 2030 completion target

    Officials in Phuket held a high-level meeting to discuss the next phase of an expressway project that will connect key areas and ease long-standing traffic woes. Plans for the second phase of Phuket’s expressway are gaining momentum, as provincial officials and key stakeholders gathered this week to refine the proposal before it heads to the Cabinet for approval. If all…

  • South Thailand NewsTeen gunmen shoot 13-year-old in back in Hat Yai revenge raid | Thaiger

    Teen gunmen shoot 13-year-old in back in Hat Yai revenge raid

    A teenage gang attacked a rival’s home in Hat Yai, shooting a 13 year old boy in the back when they failed to find their intended target during the raid. Police from Thung Lung Police Station were alerted at 11.20pm yesterday, October 9, and rushed to the scene near a railroad crossing on Kanchanawanit Road in the Ban Phru subdistrict.…

  • Bangkok NewsThailand’s biggest book fair hits the right note in Bangkok (video) | Thaiger

    Thailand’s biggest book fair hits the right note in Bangkok (video)

    Thailand’s biggest book expo has opened in Bangkok, inviting readers of all ages to explore literature, music, and creativity through free daily events. Book lovers across Thailand are invited to immerse themselves in a world of literature, music, and creativity at the 30th Book Expo Thailand, now open daily from 10am to 9pm until October 19. The event is being…

  • Chiang Mai NewsBritish biker killed in horror crash on Chiang Mai highway | Thaiger

    British biker killed in horror crash on Chiang Mai highway

    A British man died in a road accident in Chiang Mai after falling off his motorbike and being struck by multiple vehicles during a late-night ride. Craig Davies, who was just days away from celebrating his 51st birthday, was killed instantly in the early hours of yesterday, October 9, following a high-speed crash in Chiang Mai. Originally from Wakefield, West…