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.
  • Bangkok NewsHero shopper takes down thief at Bangkok Big C (video) | Thaiger

    Hero shopper takes down thief at Bangkok Big C (video)

    A quick-thinking Bangkok man has become a local hero after using martial arts to tackle a suspected thief who tried to snatch shopping baskets from two tourists. The incident unfolded on the night of September 1 at a Big C supermarket in Bangkok. As two Chinese women were shopping, a man reportedly grabbed their basket, containing handbags and valuables, and…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw | Thaiger

    Lottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw

    A crowd gathered at a temple in central Thailand for a ritual where a tarantula selected lottery numbers, sparking fresh excitement among players. Dozens of hopeful locals gathered today, September 12, behind Wat Bot Rat Sattha in Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, for a traditional ritual centred around the legendary Paya Bung, a revered, burrow-dwelling tarantula…

  • Bangkok NewsWild animal zone shut down after fatal lion attack at zoo | Thaiger

    Wild animal zone shut down after fatal lion attack at zoo

    National park officials have ordered the closure of a wildlife park’s wild animal zone following a fatal incident involving lions, triggering a full safety and welfare review. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has ordered the immediate suspension of operations in Safari World’s Safari Park area, following a deadly lion attack and a subsequent inspection that…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang | Thaiger

    British man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang

    A British man was injured after being attacked in his Pattaya condo by a group of transgender persons following a dispute over payment for services. Police in Pattaya are on the hunt for a gang of four transgender women accused of slashing a 65 year old British man in his South Pattaya apartment after a dispute over money turned violent.…

  • Aviation NewsThai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown | Thaiger

    Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown

    Thai Lion Air is expanding its fleet and launching new routes as it targets high-demand destinations, despite a drop in international tourist arrivals. The budget carrier plans to add at least two Boeing 737 jets to its fleet this year, focusing on high-demand routes such as China and Japan, despite revising its earlier goal of operating 40 aircraft. The adjustment…

  • Pattaya NewsWelding sparks blaze in Pattaya home, sisters flee fire | Thaiger

    Welding sparks blaze in Pattaya home, sisters flee fire

    A fire broke out at a townhouse in Pattaya after welding sparks ignited insulation, prompting a swift emergency response and forcing residents to flee. The fire broke out around 2.30pm yesterday, September 11, in Soi Nern Plab Wan, near the entrance of Chatkaew 9 Village in Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an emergency call and dispatched three…

  • Bangkok NewsFormer Bangkok governor sworn in as new party-list MP | Thaiger

    Former Bangkok governor sworn in as new party-list MP

    A familiar face is back in politics after a high-profile former Bangkok governor took the oath as one of three new MPs sworn into Thailand’s House of Representatives this week. The appointments were officially confirmed in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday, September 9, following recent resignations that left vacant party-list seats in the Pheu Thai and United Thai Nation (UTN)…

  • Phuket NewsU-turn project slashes road deaths to zero in Phuket | Thaiger

    U-turn project slashes road deaths to zero in Phuket

    A road safety project in Phuket has transformed a dangerous highway, cutting fatalities to zero in a key area through joint efforts by local and international partners. The dramatic turnaround stems from the Safe & Seamless U-Turn initiative launched on Thepkrasattri Road (Route 402), Phuket’s busiest and most notorious thoroughfare, renowned for its deadly crashes and congestion. Formally handed over…

  • Phuket NewsTourist rescued after ignoring red flags at Karon Beach | Thaiger

    Tourist rescued after ignoring red flags at Karon Beach

    A reckless tourist nearly paid the ultimate price after ignoring red flags at Phuket’s Karon Beach, only to be dragged out by powerful monsoon waves. The incident unfolded yesterday morning, September 10, when lifeguards raised red flags to warn beachgoers against swimming due to strong waves and dangerous currents. Despite the clear warning signs, a foreign man decided to swim…

  • Bangkok NewsAutopsy: Bangkok zookeeper suffered broken neck in lion mauling (video) | Thaiger

    Autopsy: Bangkok zookeeper suffered broken neck in lion mauling (video)

    An autopsy has confirmed how a zookeeper was killed after a lion attack in Bangkok, revealing severe injuries that left him unable to move or call for help. At 11am today, September 11, Police Major General Wirun Supasingsiripreecha, commander of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police General Hospital, briefed reporters after examining the body of 58 year old zookeeper…

  • Thailand NewsBritish YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video) | Thaiger

    British YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video)

    A British YouTuber travelling from Thailand to the UK by motorbike was caught filming violent protests in Nepal, with his video going viral worldwide.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Harry’s video racked up more than 4 million views in just one day. Best known for his channel We Hate The Cold,…

  • Pattaya NewsTeen gang attacks Bolt driver in late-night Pattaya ambush | Thaiger

    Teen gang attacks Bolt driver in late-night Pattaya ambush

    A group of teenagers armed with knives and bats attacked two young men near a Pattaya housing estate at night, prompting a police investigation. The attack happened at around 10.30pm yesterday, September 10, near Thepprasit Community Housing, when a group of seven to eight teenagers targeted 25 year old Bolt driver Suthat Suebsakul and his friend, 20 year old Supachok…

  • World News24 years on: Unseen 9/11 video archive unveiled in New York (video) | Thaiger

    24 years on: Unseen 9/11 video archive unveiled in New York (video)

    On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a vast archive of unseen footage is set to reshape how future generations understand the tragedy. The New York Public Library has acquired what is believed to be the largest video collection of the attacks and their aftermath, filmed and gathered by documentary makers Steven Rosenbaum and Pamela Yoder. In the…

  • Bangkok NewsSafari World shuts lion zone after deadly keeper mauling (video) | Thaiger

    Safari World shuts lion zone after deadly keeper mauling (video)

    A zookeeper was killed in a lion attack at a Bangkok safari zoo, leading officials to suspend operations and order stricter safety measures nationwide. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), announced today, September 11, the immediate suspension of Safari World’s wild animal safari zone following the fatal attack. Atthaphon confirmed the department…

  • Phuket NewsPatong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol | Thaiger

    Patong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol

    Police in Patong rushed to help a stranded motorist whose car had broken down on a busy road late at night, stepping in to manage traffic and get him moving again. At 11.15pm yesterday, September 10, Patong Police received a call about a broken-down vehicle blocking the outbound road from Patong near the well-known shrine on Khao Patong. Senior officers,…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish tourist left bleeding after Pattaya bust-up with pal | Thaiger

    British tourist left bleeding after Pattaya bust-up with pal

    A British man was injured with a badly cut ear in a late-night fight with a friend on Pattaya’s Beach Road, prompting a police response and emergency medical treatment. At 11.30pm yesterday, September 10, Pattaya City Police were alerted to a disturbance near the Dongtan Police Substation on Jomtien Beach Road. The clash, which broke out outside a restaurant, quickly…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya flat gutted after rice cooker triggers fire | Thaiger

    Pattaya flat gutted after rice cooker triggers fire

    A fire broke out in a Pattaya apartment late at night, forcing residents to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. Emergency services rushed to the scene just before midnight on Tuesday, September 9, after flames were seen pouring from a room inside a three-storey apartment block in Soi Pattaya Tai, next to the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand blasted for weak laws as domestic violence surges | Thaiger

    Thailand blasted for weak laws as domestic violence surges

    Campaigners are calling out Thailand’s weak domestic violence laws, accusing them of protecting abusers more than victims, and demanding urgent reform. Civil society groups are ramping up pressure on the new government to prioritise a long-delayed draft law that would strengthen protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Yesterday, September 10, the Coalition Against Gender-Based Violence Thailand hosted a…

  • Bangkok NewsDoctor suspects zookeeper’s lion death may be suicide | Thaiger

    Doctor suspects zookeeper’s lion death may be suicide

    A man was killed by lions at a Bangkok safari park while tourists looked on, in what a doctor suspects may have been a shocking case of suicide. The incident took place around 11.30am yesterday, September 10, at Safari World, a popular wildlife attraction. The victim, 58 year old Jian, was attacked by lions moments after stepping out of his…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon mayhem looms with storms and floods in Thailand | Thaiger

    Monsoon mayhem looms with storms and floods in Thailand

    Thailand faces heavy rain, flash flood risks, and rough seas as the monsoon continues to impact multiple regions, prompting warnings from officials. The active monsoon trough remains across the North and upper Northeast, while moderate southwesterly winds persist over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected across the upper regions. Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) cautions…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya to issue sea walker permits to protect marine life | Thaiger

    Pattaya to issue sea walker permits to protect marine life

    Pattaya will become the first Thai city to issue sea walker permits, aiming to regulate the activity, protect marine life, and ensure tourist safety. Launching next month, the move aims to strike a balance between marine conservation and sustainable tourism, as the underwater activity gains popularity with tourists around the world. Sea walker tourism lets visitors walk on the seabed…

  • Phuket NewsPatong cops swoop on dodgy kerbside parking setups | Thaiger

    Patong cops swoop on dodgy kerbside parking setups

    Police launched a street operation in Patong to remove illegal objects placed on roads and pavements to reserve parking, following complaints from locals. At 10.30am today, September 10, officers from Patong Police Station launched a crackdown on unauthorised parking space blockades in a busy Phuket district. Led by Police Colonel Chalermchai Hirasawat, the operation targeted makeshift barriers placed along Rat…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin reveals billions in assets, private jets and antiques | Thaiger

    PM Anutin reveals billions in assets, private jets and antiques

    Thailand’s new prime minister has declared billions in personal assets, revealing luxury items and raising questions about wealth and political influence. PM Anutin Charnvirakul has disclosed assets amounting to 3.9 billion baht, which include three private jets, two speedboats, and a luxury property in Bangkok. Among his assets, the former construction magnate also listed 1.09 billion baht in cash and…

  • Aviation NewsThailand flies high with top marks in aviation safety audit | Thaiger

    Thailand flies high with top marks in aviation safety audit

    Thailand passed a major international aviation audit, earning praise for its safety standards and oversight after a thorough inspection by a global body. The kingdom has passed a comprehensive audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), earning global praise for its aviation oversight and safety standards. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) confirmed that Thailand scored an impressive…

  • Politics NewsThaksin begins 1 year sentence at Bangkok’s Klong Prem Prison | Thaiger

    Thaksin begins 1 year sentence at Bangkok’s Klong Prem Prison

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has officially begun serving his one-year prison sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok following a Supreme Court ruling. The 76 year old billionaire was initially committed to Bangkok Remand Prison in Chatuchak district before his transfer. Yesterday evening, September 9, Thaksin was moved to Klong Prem after completing admission procedures at the remand…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok zookeeper killed in horrific lion attack at Safari World (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok zookeeper killed in horrific lion attack at Safari World (video)

    A zookeeper was attacked and killed by a pack of lions at a Bangkok zoo, as tourists witnessed the incident and tried to intervene to save him. The shocking attack lasted approximately 15 minutes, with visitors attempting to intervene by honking car horns and shouting to distract the animals. According to Colonel Dr. Thawatchai Kanchanarin, a former professor and surgeon…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok warns of rabies outbreak in multiple districts | Thaiger

    Bangkok warns of rabies outbreak in multiple districts

    Bangkok officials have issued a rabies warning in multiple districts after several animals tested positive, urging residents to avoid stray animals and stay alert. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Public Health Veterinary Office has identified a 5-kilometre alert zone around Soi Chaloem Prakiat Rama 9 Soi 49, Chaloem Prakiat Rama 9 Road in Nong Bon subdistrict, Prawet district, Bangkok. Residents and…

  • Pattaya NewsGiant python captured after terrorising Pattaya footpath | Thaiger

    Giant python captured after terrorising Pattaya footpath

    Officers in Pattaya captured a giant python on a city footpath after reports from locals and tourists, ensuring public safety and relocating the snake. At around 9am on Monday, September 8, Pattaya City Radio Centre received a report from concerned citizens about a large snake on the pathway. Officers from the Pattaya City Disaster Prevention Department were quickly dispatched to…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket stages full-scale fire drill to boost city safety | Thaiger

    Phuket stages full-scale fire drill to boost city safety

    Phuket officials are preparing a full-scale fire drill at City Hall to train government agencies, volunteers, and the public in emergency response and safety. The exercise will see government agencies, volunteers, and private-sector partners join forces to simulate disaster response and enhance fire safety knowledge across the province. The drill is scheduled for today, September 10, at 1.30pm, with the…

  • Cannabis NewsHong Kong Customs seize 6kg of cannabis from Thailand flight | Thaiger

    Hong Kong Customs seize 6kg of cannabis from Thailand flight

    Hong Kong Customs seized 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis from a passenger arriving from Bangkok, leading to an arrest and trafficking charges. Cannabis buds valued at approximately HK$1.3 million (approximately 5.98 million Thai baht) were confiscated at Hong Kong International Airport. The seizure followed the arrival of a 23 year old female passenger from Bangkok. During routine customs clearance, officers…