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 NewsBangkok traffic snarled as Charoen Krung road caves in (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok traffic snarled as Charoen Krung road caves in (video)

    After last week’s sinkhole outside Vajira Hospital, another road collapse hit Bangkok’s Charoen Krung area, closing lanes as officials moved to investigate and control severe traffic disruption. The incident was first reported by the Volunteer Foundation of Ruamkatanyu Facebook page linked to Bang Phong Phang Police Station, which shared a video clip showing a large section of tarmac collapsing near…

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand confirms 33 cases of new global Covid strain XFG | Thaiger

    Thailand confirms 33 cases of new global Covid strain XFG

    Thailand has reported 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG, most of them in Bangkok, with health officials stressing it causes only mild symptoms. The Department of Medical Sciences announced yesterday, September 30, that XFG has now become the dominant Covid-19 strain worldwide, although there is no evidence to suggest it causes more severe symptoms than previous variants. Thailand’s…

  • Politics NewsPM Anutin flies mission to deliver organs and save 7 lives | Thaiger

    PM Anutin flies mission to deliver organs and save 7 lives

    Thailand’s prime minister piloted his own plane to Loei to collect donated organs, which were flown to Bangkok to help save the lives of seven patients. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul touched down in Loei province yesterday, September 30, in what was his first volunteer flight since taking office. The Public Relations Department confirmed he landed at Loei Airport at 12.15pm…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya motorbike crash leaves Russians and Thais badly hurt | Thaiger

    Pattaya motorbike crash leaves Russians and Thais badly hurt

    A head-on motorbike crash in Pattaya left four people critically injured after two motorcycles collided outside a busy nightlife area in Jomtien. The crash unfolded at around 12.30am today, October 1, when two motorcycles collided on Jomtien Second Road in front of Rompho Market. Rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and police rushed to the scene following an emergency…

  • Northern Thailand NewsLottery fever grips villagers at shrine in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Lottery fever grips villagers at shrine in Uthai Thani

    Villagers in Uthai Thani gathered at a shrine to seek blessings and lucky numbers from a revered spirit ahead of the lottery draw, hoping for fortune and safety. Crowds gathered at the T-junction in front of Wat Nong Muang yesterday, September 30, paying homage to Chao Mae Somboon, a revered spirit long associated with the site. Among them was 58…

  • ExpatsBritish war veteran fights for life in Thai hospital battle | Thaiger

    British war veteran fights for life in Thai hospital battle

    A British veteran is in intensive care in Thailand after falling critically ill, while his family urgently try to raise funds to bring him back to the UK. Seventy-three year old Alexander Parker, a former Royal Fleet Auxiliary officer who served in the Falklands, the Gulf, Bosnia and Iraq, is in intensive care in Chanthaburi with suspected lymphoma. The Scot…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket drowning: Unidentified foreigner found dead on beach | Thaiger

    Phuket drowning: Unidentified foreigner found dead on beach

    A foreign man drowned after being found unconscious on a Phuket beach, with police now working to uncover his identity and the cause of the tragedy. Phuket police are scrambling to identify a foreign man who drowned off Naiyang Beach after his body was found washed ashore without a single clue to his identity. Sakhu Police said they were alerted…

  • Pattaya NewsMyanmar gang knife fight in Pattaya leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt | Thaiger

    Myanmar gang knife fight in Pattaya leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt

    A violent clash between rival gangs in Pattaya left two people dead and one seriously injured after a knife fight broke out on a busy roadside. The fatal clash unfolded around 6.06am yesterday, September 30, along the pavement on South Pattaya Road, near the Land Office intersection, close to the Bali Hai overpass. Responding to reports of a violent assault,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s 20 baht train fare deal extended to end of November | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s 20 baht train fare deal extended to end of November

    Bangkok commuters can rejoice as the government has extended the flat 20 baht fare on two major train lines, aiming to ease travel costs across the capital. Following the Cabinet’s meeting yesterday, September 30, the government confirmed that the popular fare cap will remain in place until November 30, easing the financial burden on residents navigating the city. “From today,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a new weather alert warning of widespread storms, flash floods and rough seas across multiple regions. A low-pressure cell is currently covering upper Myanmar while a strong southwest monsoon is sweeping across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand. The combined systems are driving thundershowers and strong winds, with isolated…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok races to fill sinkhole with sand before reopening | Thaiger

    Bangkok races to fill sinkhole with sand before reopening

    Bangkok officials are repairing a major sinkhole outside a hospital, switching from cement to sand to ensure safety and keep the road reopening on schedule. A new plan has been rolled out to tackle the giant sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Dusit district, with engineers deciding to use only sand instead of a sand-cement mix. The change is…

  • Bangkok NewsMan on fire: Bangkok commuters left stunned as horror unfolds | Thaiger

    Man on fire: Bangkok commuters left stunned as horror unfolds

    A 21 year old man set himself on fire on a busy Bangkok road, shocking students and commuters as bystanders rushed to extinguish the flames and call for help. CCTV footage released around 10am shows the man, engulfed in flames, running from a bus stop in front of the Land Development Department. Terrified students fled as he stumbled into the…

  • Politics NewsThai foreign minister slammed over UN debut controversy (video) | Thaiger

    Thai foreign minister slammed over UN debut controversy (video)

    Thailand’s new foreign minister addressed the UN General Assembly, sparking debate at home over whether he breached constitutional rules by acting too soon. Thailand’s newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has come under fire for potentially breaching constitutional rules after delivering a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The 80th UNGA session, which ran from…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok commuters get 2-month reprieve on 20-baht fare | Thaiger

    Bangkok commuters get 2-month reprieve on 20-baht fare

    Thailand’s transport minister will propose extending the 20-baht flat fare on Red and Purple Line trains to ease commuter costs and ensure policy continuity. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn confirmed that a proposal will be presented at today’s (September 30) Cabinet meeting to extend the 20-baht flat-rate fare for Red and Purple Line trains until the end…

  • Phuket NewsIndian getaway: SpiceJet adds daily Phuket flights | Thaiger

    Indian getaway: SpiceJet adds daily Phuket flights

    India’s domestic airline SpiceJet has announced new daily non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Phuket, giving Indian travellers more options for short-haul international holidays. SpiceJet has announced new daily services linking Delhi and Mumbai to Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular holiday hotspots. The flights are timed to coincide with the busy winter travel season. According to the airline,…

  • Crime NewsThai woman and toddler missing after Melbourne sighting | Thaiger

    Thai woman and toddler missing after Melbourne sighting

    Police in Melbourne are searching for a Thai woman and her two year old daughter, who went missing after last being seen in the Central Business District on a recent morning. Victoria police are appealing for public help to locate a Thai woman, 36 year old Priyanud and her two year old daughter, who have not been seen for several…

  • Politics NewsRoyal Thai Navy targets Cambodian casino in border crackdown (video) | Thaiger

    Royal Thai Navy targets Cambodian casino in border crackdown (video)

    The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is demolishing Cambodian structures built on Thai territory in Trat, with a casino complex set to be the final target of the operation. The RTN has confirmed it is pushing forward with the dismantling of 17 Cambodian-built structures that encroach into Thai territory in Trat province. The operation, which began earlier this month, has already…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunken drama: Woman passes out on Pattaya baht bus | Thaiger

    Drunken drama: Woman passes out on Pattaya baht bus

    Police in Pattaya were called when a songthaew driver found a woman unconscious in his vehicle, prompting rescue teams to step in and revive her. Police in Pattaya were called to an unusual late-night incident after a songthaew driver discovered an unconscious passenger in his vehicle and feared for her safety. The drama unfolded at around 11.40pm on September 26,…

  • Central Thailand NewsLottery fever: Hopefuls hunt lucky numbers in Nakhon Pathom | Thaiger

    Lottery fever: Hopefuls hunt lucky numbers in Nakhon Pathom

    Devotees gathered at a temple in Nakhon Pathom yesterday to seek blessings and lucky numbers as they prepare for the upcoming national lottery draw. Wat Klang Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom has once again become a magnet for lottery hopefuls, as devotees gathered yesterday, September 29, to pay respects and seek good fortune from the temple’s revered figures. At the…

  • Bangkok NewsBMTA powers ahead with 1,520 electric buses by 2026 | Thaiger

    BMTA powers ahead with 1,520 electric buses by 2026

    The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has announced plans to replace non-air-conditioned buses with a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in a move set to transform the city’s transport system. Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn confirmed that 1,520 electric-powered, air-conditioned buses will be leased to modernise the fleet. “This transition will reduce pollution, improve service, and…

  • Crime NewsBig Joke strikes back with lawsuit against top judges (video) | Thaiger

    Big Joke strikes back with lawsuit against top judges (video)

    A former senior police officer has filed a lawsuit against top judges, accusing them of interfering in a court ruling that led to his controversial dismissal. Former Deputy National Police Chief Police General Surachate Hakparn, better known as Big Joke, has filed a corruption complaint against two of the most senior figures in Thailand’s judiciary. The explosive lawsuit, submitted to…

  • Aviation NewsSuvarnabhumi flies high with booming flights and upgrades | Thaiger

    Suvarnabhumi flies high with booming flights and upgrades

    Suvarnabhumi Airport has reported a rise in flights and passengers, as officials reveal strong growth and outline expansion plans for the year ahead. The airport has recorded a strong recovery in air travel, with 58.10 million passengers passing through its gates in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to August 2025). Kittipong Kittikachorn, General Manager of…

  • Phuket NewsDebt and despair: Man dies from shotgun wound in Wichit | Thaiger

    Debt and despair: Man dies from shotgun wound in Wichit

    A man has died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound at his family home in Wichit, prompting a police investigation into the tragic incident. Wichit Police said they received a report at about 10.50am on Sunday, September 28, and arrived at the two-storey house in Village 8, Wichit, shortly after. The 30 year old man, a local, was found dead in…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBualoi batters Thailand as flood warnings sweep nation | Thaiger

    Bualoi batters Thailand as flood warnings sweep nation

    A powerful tropical storm is sweeping across Thailand, triggering flood warnings in dozens of provinces as officials urge residents to brace for severe weather. Residents in affected areas are advised to exercise caution due to potential heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may lead to flash floods, forest runoffs, and overflowing rivers, especially in mountainous regions, low-lying…

  • Crime NewsMan stabs friend to death in jealous rage at Korat party | Thaiger

    Man stabs friend to death in jealous rage at Korat party

    A 49 year old man allegedly stabbed his friend to death and injured his wife during a drinking session in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern Thailand, reportedly driven by jealousy. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday, September 25, in the Phimai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, when the suspect, identified as Prasong, allegedly lost control after seeing his wife, Toei Namsai, speaking…

  • Cannabis NewsBags of cannabis dumped outside Udon Thani home baffle locals | Thaiger

    Bags of cannabis dumped outside Udon Thani home baffle locals

    Villagers in Udon Thani were shocked when sealed bags of cannabis were found dumped outside a house, prompting a police investigation into the source. Residents of Ban Si Wilai in Mueang district, Udon Thani, were left both alarmed and confused after discovering 16 bags of dried cannabis dumped outside a home yesterday, September 26. The incident was reported to local…

  • Pattaya NewsIntoxicated man rescued after sprinting into Jomtien sea | Thaiger

    Intoxicated man rescued after sprinting into Jomtien sea

    A man was rescued from the sea at Jomtien Beach after running into the water while intoxicated, prompting an emergency response late at night. Emergency services in Pattaya were called into action after a 36 year old man had to be rescued from the sea at Jomtien Beach, near Dongtan Curve, late on Thursday, September 25. The incident occurred around…

  • Aviation NewsAOT pushes for new global flight routes at Hong Kong forum | Thaiger

    AOT pushes for new global flight routes at Hong Kong forum

    The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) engaged global airlines at a major aviation forum in Hong Kong to expand flight routes and boost international travel. The AOT ramped up efforts to transform Thailand into a leading aviation hub by participating in the 30th World Route Development Forum, or Routes World 2025, held from September 24 to 26 at…

  • Business NewsThais urged to check credit yearly and escape debt traps | Thaiger

    Thais urged to check credit yearly and escape debt traps

    With debt hanging over many Thai households, financial experts are urging citizens to take control, starting with a yearly credit check and smart planning. The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is encouraging Thai citizens to review their credit reports annually to monitor their debt and prevent financial fraud. The advice comes amid rising concerns over Thailand’s high household debt, which now…

  • Bangkok NewsTeen futsal player dies in motorbike crash on Bangkok bridge | Thaiger

    Teen futsal player dies in motorbike crash on Bangkok bridge

    A teenage futsal player died and his friend was injured when their motorbike crashed into a truck on a Bangkok bridge during the early morning hours. The incident occurred around 1am today, September 27, on Bang Khun Si Bridge, a four-lane bridge heading towards Ratchaphruek Road. The grey Yamaha NMAX, registered in Bangkok, was found overturned at the scene with…