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.
  • 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…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket man shoots wife in drunken rage at family home | Thaiger

    Phuket man shoots wife in drunken rage at family home

    A man was arrested in Phuket after allegedly shooting his wife during a drunken argument at their home, prompting a late-night police and rescue response. Phuket City Police were alerted to the incident at 11.40pm yesterday, October 9, by the 191 Emergency Call Centre, reporting that a woman had been shot at a residence on Sri Suthat Road. Police Lieutenant…

  • Pattaya NewsAmerican tourist knocked out in late-night Pattaya clash | Thaiger

    American tourist knocked out in late-night Pattaya clash

    An American tourist was assaulted by a motorcyclist while walking with family near a popular nightlife area in Pattaya, prompting a police investigation. The attack took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 8, while 50 year old Quincy Nguyen Tran was walking back to his accommodation with family after dining along Pattaya South Beach Road. As they passed Soi…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket seaplane plan aims to jet-set luxury tourism sky-high | Thaiger

    Phuket seaplane plan aims to jet-set luxury tourism sky-high

    Officials and private stakeholders met in Phuket to discuss a proposed seaplane project aimed at boosting luxury tourism and improving regional connectivity. A bold proposal by Thai Seaplane Co Ltd aims to introduce seaplane operations in Phuket Bay to boost the island’s luxury tourism sector while meeting strict environmental standards. The public forum, held yesterday, October 9, at a multipurpose…

  • Politics NewsAnutin tells Cambodia: Pull out weapons, civilians first | Thaiger

    Anutin tells Cambodia: Pull out weapons, civilians first

    Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined key demands in response to a letter from the US president, insisting that Cambodia withdraw weapons and put civilians first. Anutin has laid out Thailand’s firm stance on the ongoing border tensions with Cambodia, insisting that the withdrawal of heavy weaponry and civilians from contested zones is non-negotiable. The announcement came during Anutin’s visit…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin blasts NHSO as hospitals buckle under Gold Card debt | Thaiger

    PM Anutin blasts NHSO as hospitals buckle under Gold Card debt

    Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that hospitals nationwide are owed large sums under the Gold Card scheme, prompting urgent talks on government action. His comments came after Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok announced the suspension of outpatient services for Gold Card patients due to unpaid medical bills exceeding 110 million baht. “The NHSO owes nearly every hospital in the country.…

  • Politics NewsThaksin stays upbeat in jail as political heat builds outside | Thaiger

    Thaksin stays upbeat in jail as political heat builds outside

    Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains in good spirits after completing the first month of his prison sentence, as family visits and legal scrutiny continue. Thaksin’s daughter, Pintongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong, visited the 76 year old veteran politician along with her husband, Nuttaphong Kunakornwong and Pidok Sooksawas, husband of former PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The family spent over an hour with Thaksin,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police race donated eyes to airport for transplant | Thaiger

    Phuket police race donated eyes to airport for transplant

    Traffic police in Phuket escorted donated eyes from a local hospital to the airport for an emergency transplant operation in Bangkok, ensuring timely delivery. Phuket City Traffic Police carried out a high-speed medical escort yesterday, October 9, to ensure the safe and urgent delivery of donated eyes from Vachira Phuket Hospital to Phuket International Airport. The life-changing operation was part…

  • Bangkok NewsBlaze traps residents in 38-storey Bangkok condo inferno (video) | Thaiger

    Blaze traps residents in 38-storey Bangkok condo inferno (video)

    A fire broke out in a high-rise condominium in Bangkok, trapping residents on multiple floors as rescue teams rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control. The blaze broke out inside a 38-storey condominium on Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road in Bangkok Noi district yesterday afternoon, October 9, forcing a tense evacuation as thick smoke engulfed multiple floors.…

  • Pattaya NewsAmerican tourist jumps off Pattaya boat, dodges rescue attempts | Thaiger

    American tourist jumps off Pattaya boat, dodges rescue attempts

    A tourist shocked fellow passengers when he suddenly jumped off a moving boat near Pattaya, swimming away as rescue teams struggled to bring him back. A 36 year old American tourist caused alarm among passengers when he suddenly jumped off a moving boat and swam away, waving “goodbye” to those on board. The incident unfolded yesterday morning, October 9, as…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for heavy rain as monsoon pushes south | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heavy rain as monsoon pushes south

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of widespread rain and storms affecting several regions, urging the public to remain cautious due to possible hazards. The monsoon trough has shifted down to lie across the lower central region and the East, while the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. This weather…

  • Business NewsThailand bets big on solar to fast-track net-zero goal | Thaiger

    Thailand bets big on solar to fast-track net-zero goal

    The Energy Ministry has unveiled an ambitious 720-billion-baht investment drive to accelerate Thailand’s transition to clean energy, aiming to hit net-zero emissions by 2050, 15 years ahead of its previous target. Part of the government’s Quick Big Win campaign, the initiative prioritises solar power, carbon capture storage (CCS), and economic revitalisation. Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon said that the campaign will…

  • Phuket NewsTourist rescued from Ratsada boat mishap, unlicensed captain held | Thaiger

    Tourist rescued from Ratsada boat mishap, unlicensed captain held

    A foreign tourist was rescued by marine police after falling off a tour boat in Phuket, prompting the arrest of the unlicensed captain operating the vessel. Officers from the Phuket Marine Police sprang into action on Tuesday, October 7, after a foreign female tourist fell off a tour speedboat in Ratsada, on the island’s east coast, narrowly avoiding serious injury. The incident occurred at around 10.30am while…

  • Aviation NewsSky Angkor cancellations disrupt Bangkok-Phnom Penh travel | Thaiger

    Sky Angkor cancellations disrupt Bangkok-Phnom Penh travel

    Travellers flying between Bangkok and Phnom Penh were hit by unexpected cancellations and delays from Sky Angkor Airlines, disrupting plans and itineraries. The disruption stemmed from the airline’s operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh. According to data from FlightAware, three flights: SWM672, SWM673, and SWM675 were cancelled, and three others experienced significant delays, impacting…

  • Tourism NewsTourists face fines for defacing Kanchanaburi road sign | Thaiger

    Tourists face fines for defacing Kanchanaburi road sign

    Officials in Kanchanaburi are warning tourists not to place stickers or climb a popular road sign along a scenic highway, citing safety and legal concerns. Tourists heading to the remote village of Ban E-Tong in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi, are being warned not to place stickers on a popular road sign or attempt to climb it, with officials stressing…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya family faces eviction after paying 1 million baht for home | Thaiger

    Pattaya family faces eviction after paying 1 million baht for home

    A young man in East Pattaya is seeking justice after his family was ordered to leave a home they had partly paid for, following a surprise legal auction. A 24 year old man in East Pattaya is calling on local officials to step in after his family was told to leave their home, despite having paid more than 1 million…

  • Bangkok NewsYemeni, Kenyan suspects busted in Don Mueang exchange scam | Thaiger

    Yemeni, Kenyan suspects busted in Don Mueang exchange scam

    Tourist Police arrested a Yemeni suspect linked to a gang accused of scamming money exchange booths across Thailand, causing over 1 million baht in damage. The operation was carried out under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Saksira Pueak-am, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, along with senior officers Police Colonel Monphon Likhitmanon and Pol. Col. Man Rotthong from the…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri highway plunged into darkness after transformer theft | Thaiger

    Chon Buri highway plunged into darkness after transformer theft

    Streetlights were knocked out on a major Thai highway after thieves stole multiple transformers, prompting a police investigation and safety concerns. Police are scrambling to track down thieves who stole streetlight transformers along Highway 331, plunging a key route into darkness and endangering motorists. The incident was reported yesterday, October 8, along the inbound lane to Bowin, where criminals targeted…

  • Thailand NewsConfused woman locks herself in Udon Thani men’s loo | Thaiger

    Confused woman locks herself in Udon Thani men’s loo

    Emergency services were called after a woman locked herself in a men’s toilet at a local office in Udon Thani, refusing to come out for several hours. The incident unfolded yesterday, October 8, at the Ban Khao Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office, where staff noticed a woman had entered the men’s toilet around 2pm and failed to re-emerge well into the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket MP slams outdated booze ban laws and calls for reform | Thaiger

    Phuket MP slams outdated booze ban laws and calls for reform

    A Phuket MP criticised Thailand’s alcohol laws after a religious holiday ban caused confusion over who can sell booze, calling for urgent legal reform. Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has criticised the country’s alcohol laws for causing confusion and chaos, particularly during religious holidays, and called for urgent reform to support Thailand’s tourism and nightlife industries. Chalermpong blasted the long-standing Entertainment…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin cools Trump’s peace bid in Thai-Cambodian spat | Thaiger

    PM Anutin cools Trump’s peace bid in Thai-Cambodian spat

    US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia was met with caution by the Thai prime minister, citing key conditions. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has poured cold water on President Trump’s attempt to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, stressing that any negotiations must meet strict conditions agreed upon by Bangkok. Responding to a…

  • Phuket NewsRTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights | Thaiger

    RTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights

    A military aircraft’s landing gear failure forced Phuket Airport to shut its runway, disrupting dozens of flights and prompting an emergency response. Phuket International Airport was brought to a standstill yesterday, October 8, after a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction during touchdown, forcing a temporary closure of the runway and affecting 70 flights. According to…

  • Pattaya NewsMotorcyclist’s leg crushed in Pattaya crash with tourist bus | Thaiger

    Motorcyclist’s leg crushed in Pattaya crash with tourist bus

    A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he collided with a tourist bus in Pattaya after swerving to avoid an obstacle on a busy road. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation arrived swiftly at the scene on Tuesday, October 7, where they found 59 year old Sompong, a construction worker from Buriram, lying in a pool of blood. His right…

  • Central Thailand NewsCrocodile scare grips Nakhon Sawan after flood alert issued | Thaiger

    Crocodile scare grips Nakhon Sawan after flood alert issued

    Terrified locals have been put on red alert after officials warned that crocodiles could be lurking in floodwaters across Nakhon Sawan province.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The Nakhon Sawan Provincial Fisheries Office issued the warning as parts of the province continue to suffer from heavy flooding and waterlogging this year.…

  • Thailand NewsEGAT keeps dams and power supply steady amid heavy rains | Thaiger

    EGAT keeps dams and power supply steady amid heavy rains

    The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is tightening its monitoring of water levels in major dams and ensuring a stable electricity supply as heavy rainfall continues to lash northern, northeastern, and central Thailand. Assistant Governor for Renewable Energy Generation, Chawalit Kankam, said EGAT is following weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department, which predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across several…

  • Business NewsBank of Thailand to roll out white-label ATM licences next year | Thaiger

    Bank of Thailand to roll out white-label ATM licences next year

    The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is preparing to issue new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year, aiming to expand access to financial services and promote inclusion across the country. The new licensing scheme, part of the BoT’s Financial Landscape 2025 framework, will allow both banks and non-bank operators to install and operate ATMs under their own…

  • Politics NewsUkraine asks Thailand to name envoy for post-war rebuilding | Thaiger

    Ukraine asks Thailand to name envoy for post-war rebuilding

    Ukraine has urged Thailand to appoint a special envoy to help coordinate trade and reconstruction efforts as part of wider post-war recovery cooperation. The request was made during an official visit by three Ukrainian MPs: Vadym Halaichuk, Tamila Tasheva, and Lesia Vasylenko who met with Thai lawmakers, diplomats, and academics in Bangkok this week. Halaichuk, from the Servant of the People…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket urges October blood donations to honour Thai kings | Thaiger

    Phuket urges October blood donations to honour Thai kings

    Phuket’s regional blood centre is urging residents and tourists to donate blood this month in honour of Thailand’s revered monarchs and special events. The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) has released its full schedule of mobile blood drives across Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi, urging locals and tourists to donate throughout October. The campaign honours the legacies of King Chulalongkorn…

  • Crime NewsManhunt launched for missing British teen in Kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    Manhunt launched for missing British teen in Kanchanaburi

    A 19 year old British man vanished near the Thai-Myanmar border after a failed crossing attempt, prompting an urgent search by local police. Police in Kanchanaburi have launched a full-scale search for 19 year old British national Lawrence Stallard Honour, who disappeared after leaving his accommodation in Pattaya last month. The search was ordered by Kanchanaburi Governor Athisan Intara after…

  • Tourism NewsNew Thai tourism chief pushes ahead with 300-baht visitor tax | Thaiger

    New Thai tourism chief pushes ahead with 300-baht visitor tax

    Thailand’s newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has announced plans to finally implement the long-discussed 300-baht tourism tax during his four-month tenure. The minister insists the fee will directly benefit visitors through insurance coverage and improved travel infrastructure. Speaking yesterday, October 3, Atthakorn urged all relevant agencies to “clearly communicate the benefits” of the policy to international…