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.
  • Politics NewsAbhisit tipped to retake reins of struggling Democrat Party | Thaiger

    Abhisit tipped to retake reins of struggling Democrat Party

    Abhisit Vejjajiva will return as leader of the Democrat Party after the resignation of Chalermchai Sri-on, prompting a new leadership transition. Former Prime Minister Abhisit will return as leader of the Democrat Party, according to confirmation from Sathit Wongnongtoei, a former party MP for Trang. The announcement follows the resignation of Chalermchai, who left the leadership citing health issues that…

  • Tourism NewsThailand to test seaplane routes to boost island tourism | Thaiger

    Thailand to test seaplane routes to boost island tourism

    Thailand is launching a pilot project with seaplane routes in Trang, aiming to boost tourism by linking remote islands with major travel destinations. Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has confirmed plans for a pilot seaplane tourism project that could revolutionise the country’s travel industry. The initiative, developed in partnership with private operators Siam Seaplane and Thai Seaplane, will begin test…

  • Thailand NewsBuddhist council bans monks from acting as lottery seers | Thaiger

    Buddhist council bans monks from acting as lottery seers

    Thailand’s Sangha Council has reiterated its ban on monks acting as lottery fortune tellers, warning that the practice breaks religious discipline and the law. The reminder comes amid growing concern over monks engaging in inappropriate activities, with recent cases involving even senior clergy members. Officials said these actions not only undermine Buddhist principles but also erode the faith of devotees.…

  • Central Thailand NewsChao Phraya Dam surge floods Ayutthaya and displaces thousands | Thaiger

    Chao Phraya Dam surge floods Ayutthaya and displaces thousands

    Heavy water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam has triggered flooding across Ayutthaya, affecting thousands of households and prompting urgent safety warnings. Floodwaters have swept through large parts of Ayutthaya after water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam was increased by 2,000 to 2,500 cubic metres per second. The National Water Resources Committee approved the release to handle surging inflows…

  • HealthThai vendor nearly dies after shingles treated with folk remedy | Thaiger

    Thai vendor nearly dies after shingles treated with folk remedy

    A vegetable vendor in Prachuap Khiri Khan was hospitalised after using a folk remedy for shingles, which led to severe blisters and a dangerous blood infection. A 39 year old vegetable vendor in Mueang district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, has shared her near-death ordeal after a traditional treatment for shingles spiralled into a life-threatening infection. The woman, identified only as A,…

  • Politics NewsNACC pushed to rule on digital wallet fund misuse claims | Thaiger

    NACC pushed to rule on digital wallet fund misuse claims

    Thailand’s anti-graft body is under pressure to wrap up its probe into claims that two governments misused state loan funds for a flagship handout scheme. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been urged to finalise its investigation into allegations that the administrations of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached the constitution by diverting state loan repayment funds to…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket hotel mystery: Young woman found dead in room | Thaiger

    Phuket hotel mystery: Young woman found dead in room

    A 26 year old woman was found dead in her hotel room in Phuket, prompting police and forensic teams to investigate the cause of her unexplained death. Police in Cherng Talay are investigating the death of a young woman who was found lifeless in her hotel room within a resort complex yesterday afternoon. Cherng Talay Police received notification of the…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya teens terrorise street in explosive gang showdown | Thaiger

    Pattaya teens terrorise street in explosive gang showdown

    Two rival youth gangs clashed in Pattaya’s Khao Talo area, where weapons and explosives were used in a late-night street fight that alarmed nearby residents. A violent clash between two rival youth gangs erupted in Pattaya’s Khao Talo area in the early hours of yesterday, September 15, leaving locals shaken and demanding answers. The altercation broke out around 2am on…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket shines a light on Islamic roots with weekend festival | Thaiger

    Phuket shines a light on Islamic roots with weekend festival

    A cultural event in Phuket celebrated Islamic heritage, bringing residents and officials together to promote unity, awareness, and community engagement. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) hosted a vibrant two-day event aimed at celebrating the island’s Islamic roots and promoting unity across communities. Titled Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket Province, the event took place on Saturday and Sunday,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok gran blasts cops for blocking 5 million baht transfer | Thaiger

    Bangkok gran blasts cops for blocking 5 million baht transfer

    An elderly woman nearly handed over 5 million baht to scammers, then turned on the real police who tried to stop her, claiming they were the fraudsters. The 83 year old granny had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam, believing she was following instructions from a suppsed high-ranking officer. When real police showed up at her Bangkok home to stop…

  • Pattaya NewsGinger cat ‘Som Bangchak’ brings lottery buzz to Pattaya (video) | Thaiger

    Ginger cat ‘Som Bangchak’ brings lottery buzz to Pattaya (video)

    A stray cat at a Pattaya petrol station has become a local sensation, drawing crowds with a lottery-themed display that blends fun, charm, and social media fame. As lottery fever grips Thailand, a furry local in South Pattaya is bringing smiles, selfies, and a touch of superstition to a Bangchak petrol station. Som Bangchak, a charming ginger stray cat, has…

  • Bangkok NewsChaos on Chao Phraya: 3 boats go up in flames, no injuries (video) | Thaiger

    Chaos on Chao Phraya: 3 boats go up in flames, no injuries (video)

    Three passenger boats caught fire on a major river in Bangkok on Sunday evening, prompting a swift emergency response and warnings for the public to stay clear. Chaos erupted on the Chao Phraya River on Sunday evening, September 14, when three passenger boats were engulfed in flames near Wat Ratcha Singkhon Pier in Bangkok’s Bang Kholaem district. The fire reportedly…

  • Central Thailand NewsNonthaburi upskirt suspect dies after dangerous mall plunge | Thaiger

    Nonthaburi upskirt suspect dies after dangerous mall plunge

    The young man who leapt from a Nonthaburi shopping mall after being caught filming under a woman’s skirt has died from his injuries, police confirmed. Police in Nonthaburi have confirmed that the 21 year old university student who jumped from the fourth floor of Central Westgate mall has died, following a desperate attempt to evade arrest yesterday evening, September 12.…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok teen fighting for life after violent gang shootout | Thaiger

    Bangkok teen fighting for life after violent gang shootout

    A teenage boy was critically injured in Bangkok after being shot during a street chase involving armed youths, prompting a police investigation. A violent gang chase in Bangkok early today, September 13, ended in tragedy when a 15 year old boy was shot and left severely injured. The incident, which took place near Indy Market, Dao Khanong, was captured on…

  • Business NewsSCB cuts branches and staff as AI reshapes Thai banking | Thaiger

    SCB cuts branches and staff as AI reshapes Thai banking

    Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is restructuring its retail operations in response to rising household debt and the growing dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. Since May, SCB has reorganised its retail segment into a new consumer banking division, covering branches, retail services, and employees. Chief Executive Kris Chantanotoke said the shift reflects customer preferences and the steady…

  • Aviation NewsThai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp | Thaiger

    Thai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp

    Thai Airways has confirmed that it will retire its first class cabins, a product once hailed as the pinnacle of luxury but now confined to just three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The decision closes a chapter in the airline’s history, with first class having once graced its flagship Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s. These exclusive cabins, occasionally used for…

  • Transport NewsThai-China rail delays pile up as minister faces tough test | Thaiger

    Thai-China rail delays pile up as minister faces tough test

    Thailand’s high-speed rail project is facing fresh delays as the new transport minister takes charge of stalled contracts and unresolved heritage concerns. Thailand’s long-awaited China-backed high-speed rail project is once again facing delays, forcing the new Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn to step in as pressure mounts to push the scheme forward. The project, first launched with a groundbreaking ceremony at…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket officials clash over Bang Tao building permit dispute | Thaiger

    Phuket officials clash over Bang Tao building permit dispute

    A legal battle has erupted in Phuket as two local administrations clash over who holds the authority to issue building permits in the Bang Tao area. A jurisdictional dispute between two local administrations in Phuket has reached the Administrative Court, as Cherng Talay Municipality and Cherng Talay Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) battle over authority in Bang Tao. The legal case,…

  • Pattaya NewsHousing row settled after Nong Prue home cleared as legal | Thaiger

    Housing row settled after Nong Prue home cleared as legal

    Officials in Nong Prue inspected a housing project after residents complained a property may have breached building laws, confirming it complied with regulations. At around 2pm yesterday, September 12, deputy mayor Wanchai Saenngam led a team of municipal engineering officers to inspect a property in the Rattanakorn 15 project following anonymous reports that a house was being built taller than…

  • Chiang Mai NewsDecomposed body of elderly woman found in Chiang Mai river | Thaiger

    Decomposed body of elderly woman found in Chiang Mai river

    Locals in Chiang Mai discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in the Ping River, prompting police to launch an investigation into her death. Police in Chiang Mai’s Doi Tao district are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body, believed to be that of an elderly woman, found floating in the Ping River. The grim discovery was made yesterday,…

  • Central Thailand NewsMan caught filming up skirt plunges from Nonthaburi mall | Thaiger

    Man caught filming up skirt plunges from Nonthaburi mall

    A man was seriously injured after jumping from a mall’s fourth floor in Nonthaburi while trying to escape security who caught him filming under a woman’s skirt. Chaos erupted at Central Westgate mall in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, yesterday evening, September 12, after a man accused of secretly filming under a woman’s skirt leapt from the fourth floor to escape…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok bomb scare defused after vest turns out to be weights | Thaiger

    Bangkok bomb scare defused after vest turns out to be weights

    A man wearing a suspicious vest sparked a bomb scare in a Bangkok district, prompting a police response before it was revealed to be workout gear. The incident unfolded yesterday morning, September 12, after a concerned citizen reported a man wearing a tactical-looking vest filled with items that resembled explosives. The tip-off prompted a swift response from the Bang Bon…

  • Politics NewsThai Democrat Party leader quits over health and party loyalty row | Thaiger

    Thai Democrat Party leader quits over health and party loyalty row

    Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on has stepped down from his position, citing health concerns that he says have affected his ability to lead effectively. In an official letter submitted to the Election Commission (EC)’s political party registrar yesterday, September 12, the 60 year old politician stated that he could no longer carry out his duties at full capacity and feared…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian tourists flee after Pattaya crash leaves 2 women hurt | Thaiger

    Indian tourists flee after Pattaya crash leaves 2 women hurt

    Two Thai women were left injured in Pattaya after a late-night crash involving a motorcycle and a pair of careless tourists who allegedly fled the scene. A late-night motorcycle collision in Pattaya has left two Thai women hospitalised, after what witnesses claim was a reckless encounter with two foreign tourists. The incident occurred around 3am yesterday, September 12, in front…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy downpours batter 35 Thai provinces, Bangkok on alert | Thaiger

    Heavy downpours batter 35 Thai provinces, Bangkok on alert

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across 35 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Residents are advised to be cautious due to the risk of heavy and accumulated rainfall. The current weather conditions are influenced by a monsoon trough passing over the lower northern, central, eastern, and northeastern…

  • Aviation NewsThai pilots take flight over foreign hires on local routes | Thaiger

    Thai pilots take flight over foreign hires on local routes

    Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a legal bid by a pilots’ group to block a government move allowing foreign pilots on domestic flight routes. The Thai Administrative Court is reviewing a request from the Thai Pilots Association to block the Ministry of Labour from allowing foreign pilots to operate domestic flights, according to the Bangkok Post. The petition seeks a…

  • Politics NewsThailand urged to tighten rules on cosy inmate detentions | Thaiger

    Thailand urged to tighten rules on cosy inmate detentions

    Thailand’s anti-graft body is urging the new Cabinet to review prison detention rules over concerns they could allow inmates to serve sentences at home. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is urging the new Cabinet to instruct the Department of Corrections (DoC) to review its rules on off-site detention, following concerns that current regulations could allow prisoners to serve their sentences…

  • Pattaya News5-million-baht fireworks boost to supercharge Pattaya festival | Thaiger

    5-million-baht fireworks boost to supercharge Pattaya festival

    Chon Buri officials approved extra funding to support a major fireworks festival in Pattaya, aiming to boost tourism and attract international visitors. The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 will dazzle visitors with its most spectacular show yet, thanks to a 5 million baht boost from the Chon Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO). Scheduled for November 28 to 29 along Pattaya…

  • Politics NewsCourt demands 3 referendums for new Thai Constitution | Thaiger

    Court demands 3 referendums for new Thai Constitution

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that any move to draft a new constitution must involve three referendums and cannot include elected charter drafters. The Constitutional Court delivered the ruling following a petition filed by Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, who requested legal clarification on Parliament’s authority to initiate a new constitution and the necessary procedures. The case stems from…

  • Phuket NewsThalang cracks down on illegal claw machines in malls | Thaiger

    Thalang cracks down on illegal claw machines in malls

    Dozens of claw machines have been shut down across Phuket’s Thalang district in a major crackdown on unlicensed gambling-style games at public venues. Officials from the Thalang District Office inspected shopping malls, convenience stores, and other locations between September 6 and 9. Around 50 unlicensed machines were found and immediately deactivated, including several at the popular Robinson Lifestyle Thalang mall.…