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 NewsThaksin’s royal pardon bid under review by justice panel | Thaiger

    Thaksin’s royal pardon bid under review by justice panel

    Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be one step closer to freedom as the Justice Ministry confirms a panel has been formed to review his royal pardon request. Justice Minister Police Lieutenant General Rutthapon Naowarat announced yesterday, October 2, that the committee will assess Thaksin’s petition and is expected to decide within three days. The move follows a formal submission…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok kids hit hardest as flu and HFMD cases skyrocket | Thaiger

    Bangkok kids hit hardest as flu and HFMD cases skyrocket

    Bangkok is battling a worrying surge in flu and hand, foot, mouth disease (HFMD), with thousands of new infections reported and children worst affected. Health officials are urging parents to be vigilant as cases continue to rise with the arrival of the rainy season, which has created ideal conditions for disease transmission in schools and crowded communities. According to the…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok woman caught in 5 billion baht global laundering scheme | Thaiger

    Bangkok woman caught in 5 billion baht global laundering scheme

    A Bangkok woman was arrested for allegedly operating bank accounts linked to a transnational money laundering network worth over 5 billion baht. Nicknamed the “Bangkok granny banker” by online sleuths, the suspect was nabbed by Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers while walking along Ngam Wong Wan Road in the city’s Chatuchak district. Police identified her as Wimol, who was…

  • Pattaya NewsThai man’s psychotic episode scares condo residents in Sri Racha | Thaiger

    Thai man’s psychotic episode scares condo residents in Sri Racha

    A man believed to be suffering from a drug-induced psychotic episode caused panic at a condominium complex in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district, prompting police intervention and calls for urgent mental health care. The drama unfolded at 10am yesterday, October 2, in Bowin subdistrict, when alarmed residents reported an individual behaving erratically near their building. Locals feared for their safety…

  • Bangkok NewsPortuguese crypto scammer arrested in Bangkok mall sting | Thaiger

    Portuguese crypto scammer arrested in Bangkok mall sting

    A Portuguese man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly running a massive cryptocurrency and credit card scam across Europe and Asia, police confirmed. The Portuguese national 39 year old Carlos Laposo, dubbed the “crypto kingpin” in Portuguese media, was apprehended at a luxury shopping mall on Rama I Road after Thai immigration officers tracked him down following a tip-off from…

  • Pattaya NewsLaotian woman survives brutal attack in Pattaya room raid | Thaiger

    Laotian woman survives brutal attack in Pattaya room raid

    A young woman from Laos was attacked during a robbery at her Pattaya residence, where a man broke in, assaulted her, and fled with her phone. The young woman, 19 year old Da (pseudonym), was alone in her room around 4am yesterday, October 2, when an unidentified man forced his way inside under the pretence of needing to use the…

  • Crime NewsStoned son knocks mum out cold in Thai family meltdown | Thaiger

    Stoned son knocks mum out cold in Thai family meltdown

    A Thai man high on cannabis has been accused of viciously attacking his mother, leaving her battered and unconscious in a brutal outburst at their rural home. The incident unfolded earlier this week in a village in Thailand, where the suspect, the woman’s biological son, allegedly assaulted her following a heated argument. The young man has since surrendered himself to…

  • Phuket NewsRussian man found dead in Phuket pool villa | Thaiger

    Russian man found dead in Phuket pool villa

    A Russian man was found dead at a villa in Phuket after being pulled from a pool, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances. The 58 year old tourist was discovered lying face-up and wet on a bed inside his private accommodation in a housing estate in Rawai. Police were alerted to the scene at 11am yesterday, October…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStorm brews near Thailand as rain and rough seas roll in | Thaiger

    Storm brews near Thailand as rain and rough seas roll in

    Thailand is bracing for scattered rain, strong winds, and choppy seas as shifting monsoon patterns and a tropical storm nearby stir up regional weather conditions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory as an easterly wind system continues to influence the Northeast, the East, and the Gulf of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon remains weak over…

  • Environment NewsThailand climbs climate ranks but flunks on clean energy | Thaiger

    Thailand climbs climate ranks but flunks on clean energy

    Thailand was ranked 24th in a global climate index, receiving praise for emissions control but criticism for its weak renewable energy efforts and policies. The ranking highlights a high score for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, a medium score for energy use, but a disappointing low score for renewable energy adoption and a low score for climate policy. To further align…

  • Northern Thailand NewsMan vanishes after fatal electric shock on Nan River bridge (video) | Thaiger

    Man vanishes after fatal electric shock on Nan River bridge (video)

    A man died after being electrocuted by a hanging cable while trying to secure a drifting raft to a bridge over the Nan River in Uttaradit province. The incident occurred yesterday morning, October 1, in Ban Dong village, Pichai district, when the man attempted to stop the fast-moving raft from being swept away by strong currents in the Nan River.…

  • Phuket NewsMayor’s grandson wanted after jealous stabbing at Phuket pub | Thaiger

    Mayor’s grandson wanted after jealous stabbing at Phuket pub

    Police in Phuket are searching for a man accused of stabbing a rival inside a popular pub during a violent altercation believed to be motivated by jealousy. Police are on the trail of a suspect wanted for a vicious stabbing at a pub in Phuket Town, with the attacker identified as the grandson of a prominent southern politician. The attack,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok plastic factory blaze forces workers to flee | Thaiger

    Bangkok plastic factory blaze forces workers to flee

    A fire erupted at a plastic factory in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district, forcing over 10 workers to flee as explosions and thick smoke filled the air. The fire erupted at 2.12am today, October 2, at a facility located in Soi Bang Kradi 24, off Bang Kradi Road. Police Lieutenant Picheth Rodyang, Deputy Inspector at Samae Dam Police Station, was…

  • Business NewsBaht holds steady as US shutdown spooks global markets | Thaiger

    Baht holds steady as US shutdown spooks global markets

    Thailand’s central bank reassured the public that no irregularities have been seen in local markets after the US shutdown triggered global financial jitters. The shutdown, which began after the US Senate failed to approve a temporary spending bill, has unsettled international markets and raised concerns over delayed economic data critical to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Yesterday, October 1,…

  • Phuket NewsThailand and Mexico celebrate 50 years of friendship in Phuket | Thaiger

    Thailand and Mexico celebrate 50 years of friendship in Phuket

    Diplomats, officials and guests gathered in Phuket to celebrate five decades of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Mexico at a gala dinner event. Hosted at the elegant Silk Restaurant at Andara Resort & Villas in Kamala, the event was organised by Natthakanya Sangpho, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Phuket. The evening welcomed an illustrious gathering of guests, including dignitaries, diplomats,…

  • Pattaya NewsMiracle escape: Myanmar couple plunge off Sri Racha bridge | Thaiger

    Miracle escape: Myanmar couple plunge off Sri Racha bridge

    A Myanmar couple survived a 10-metre fall after crashing their motorcycle off a Sri Racha overpass while en route to work, prompting a swift rescue response. The crash took place yesterday, October 1, at around 3pm near the Bo Yang overpass on the inbound lane to Chon Buri. Rescue teams from the Sawang Prateep Sri Racha Unit, ambulance staff from…

  • Economy NewsThai govt brings back co-pay scheme with more baht in your pocket | Thaiger

    Thai govt brings back co-pay scheme with more baht in your pocket

    The Thai government will reopen registration for its co-payment scheme, offering increased daily subsidies to support consumers and small businesses. A fresh round of registration will open from October 20 to 26. The scheme aims to support both consumers and small businesses, with increased daily spending power and broader financial benefits for those within the tax system. Deputy Prime Minister…

  • Phuket NewsChinese tourist missing after being swept away in Phuket surf | Thaiger

    Chinese tourist missing after being swept away in Phuket surf

    A Chinese tourist went missing while swimming in rough waters at a Phuket beach, prompting a coordinated search by police, rescue teams, and local officials. The tourist was swept away by strong waves while swimming at Nai Harn Beach. The incident occurred yesterday, October 1, at around 2.48pm, prompting an urgent response from local police and rescue teams. Officers from…

  • Central Thailand NewsHumble garland vendor in central Thailand wins 12 million baht | Thaiger

    Humble garland vendor in central Thailand wins 12 million baht

    A garland vendor from Prachin Buri won the top lottery prize but surprised locals by continuing her work at a roadside stall the very next day. The winner, a 55 year old woman named Kinaree, discovered she held two first-prize tickets with the winning number 876978, announced in the Government Lottery Office’s October 1 draw. The two-digit number for the…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya patrol heroes return lost wallet to Chinese tourist | Thaiger

    Pattaya patrol heroes return lost wallet to Chinese tourist

    Pattaya officers returned a lost wallet to a tourist during a routine patrol, earning praise for their honesty in safeguarding visitors to the city. The incident unfolded around 8pm during a routine patrol by municipal officers from Pattaya City Administration’s Peacekeeping Division along the bustling Walking Street. Officers Natthaphum Singhseng, Nophakhun Songcharoen and Rungrueang Boonprakob were making their rounds when…

  • Thailand NewsThailand maintains Tier 2 spot in US trafficking report | Thaiger

    Thailand maintains Tier 2 spot in US trafficking report

    Thailand has retained its Tier 2 ranking in the United States’ 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, marking the fourth year in a row the kingdom has remained in the category. The ranking reflects efforts to combat human trafficking but also highlights persistent shortcomings, according to officials. The TIP Report, released by the US Department of State on Monday, September…

  • Central Thailand NewsAyutthaya worker hits jackpot with 12 million baht lottery win | Thaiger

    Ayutthaya worker hits jackpot with 12 million baht lottery win

    A worker in Ayutthaya became an instant millionaire after winning the top prize in the national lottery, sparking celebration in their hometown community. The lucky winner held two tickets that matched the first-prize number in the October 1 draw yesterday, announced by the Government Lottery Office. The winning ticket number, 876978, was revealed alongside the two-digit prize number 77. The…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya plunge: Man falls to death from high-rise condo | Thaiger

    Pattaya plunge: Man falls to death from high-rise condo

    A man fell to his death from a high-rise condominium in Pattaya, shocking onlookers and prompting a police investigation into what caused the fatal plunge. The incident occurred around 12.30pm yesterday, October 1, at a prominent condominium on Second Road in North Pattaya. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suteeraphan Thapasri of Pattaya City Police received the alert and immediately notified senior officers.…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsRayong house fire kills 7 as family trapped in blaze (video) | Thaiger

    Rayong house fire kills 7 as family trapped in blaze (video)

    A deadly fire broke out in a residential area of Rayong, killing seven people and injuring three others in the early hours, prompting an urgent investigation. The blaze broke out at around 4.30am today, October 2, near the entrance to Pai 2, Soi 7, in Tha Pradu subdistrict. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the property. Firefighters…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery luck: Phetchabun woman scoops 6 million baht jackpot (video) | Thaiger

    Lottery luck: Phetchabun woman scoops 6 million baht jackpot (video)

    A woman from Phetchabun won the national lottery’s first prize, sparking cheers as her neighbours gathered to celebrate her 6 million baht jackpot. The winner, known as Jeab from Ban Ang Padu, became the centre of attention when the results of today’s (October 1) government lottery draw were announced. The winning number, 876978, secured her the life-changing payout, sparking cheers…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket bids warm farewell to outgoing governor Sophon | Thaiger

    Phuket bids warm farewell to outgoing governor Sophon

    Phuket’s outgoing governor was honoured with a farewell ceremony at Provincial Hall, where officials, community leaders and residents gathered to pay tribute. At 9am yesterday, September 30, Sophon and his wife, Busadee, President of the Phuket Red Cross Society, began the day by paying homage to sacred objects enshrined at the front of the hall. The ritual, a longstanding tradition,…

  • Koh Samui NewsTurkish restaurant hits back at claims it threw out Israeli tourists | Thaiger

    Turkish restaurant hits back at claims it threw out Israeli tourists

    A restaurant on Koh Samui has spoken out to deny claims that it removed Israeli tourists, saying staff were not involved in the incident. The drama kicked off after a now-viral post circulated online accusing the venue of ejecting a group of Israeli diners in protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The post, shared via social media channels including Instagram…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya teen badly hurt after firecracker explodes on beach | Thaiger

    Pattaya teen badly hurt after firecracker explodes on beach

    A 14 year old boy was seriously injured when a firecracker exploded in his hand on Pattaya Beach, shocking crowds of locals and tourists nearby. The incident unfolded at around 9.30pm yesterday, September 30, near Soi 9, where crowds of Thai residents and foreign tourists had gathered. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre rushed to the scene…

  • Politics NewsAnutin dismisses US shutdown fears, says Thailand secure | Thaiger

    Anutin dismisses US shutdown fears, says Thailand secure

    Thailand’s prime minister has assured the public that the US government shutdown will not affect the country, stressing that trade agreements with Washington remain secure. At a press briefing today, October 1, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the fallout from the US Senate’s rejection of a budget bill, which triggered America’s first shutdown in…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket MP blasts visa-free policy over ‘bad tourist’ surge | Thaiger

    Phuket MP blasts visa-free policy over ‘bad tourist’ surge

    A Phuket MP has urged the government to review Thailand’s visa-free policy, warning it fuels unruly tourist behaviour and harms the nation’s reputation. Chalermpong Saengdee, MP for Phuket, submitted a formal request urging the government to review the policy, which currently allows travellers from several countries to enter Thailand without a visa. While the measure has boosted arrivals and revenue,…