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.
  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s Walking Street dazzles with LED, but not all impressed | Thaiger

    Pattaya’s Walking Street dazzles with LED, but not all impressed

    Pattaya’s most famous strip is glowing brighter than ever, but not everyone is dazzled by the city’s latest high-tech addition. Walking Street has unveiled a brand-new LED display, designed to boost Pattaya’s image as a world-class tourist hotspot. City officials say the giant installation is part of efforts to modernise public spaces and cement the street’s reputation as a global…

  • Phuket NewsTourist surge in Phuket drives revenue into the billions | Thaiger

    Tourist surge in Phuket drives revenue into the billions

    Phuket’s tourism industry is riding a wave of recovery, welcoming millions of visitors and raking in staggering revenue in just seven months. According to the Provincial Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Phuket, more than 7.6 million tourists arrived between January and July this year. The influx generated 290 billion baht for the island’s economy, reinforcing Phuket’s status as…

  • Aviation NewsBangkok Airways plans 400-million-baht upgrade for Trat Airport | Thaiger

    Bangkok Airways plans 400-million-baht upgrade for Trat Airport

    Bangkok Airways has unveiled plans to enhance Trat Airport, aiming to establish it as the East’s aviation hub and stimulate economic and tourism growth in the province. Bangkok Airways CEO Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth shared details of the project during a press briefing at Trat Airport yesterday, September 1. The airport, situated on 1,600 rai of land in Tha Som subdistrict, Khao…

  • Pattaya NewsJealous ex on rampage: Man stabbed in Pattaya attack | Thaiger

    Jealous ex on rampage: Man stabbed in Pattaya attack

    A late-night visit turned violent in Pattaya after a jealous ex-boyfriend allegedly stormed into a rental room and stabbed a man in a fit of rage, leaving behind a bloody scene and a trail of chaos. The assault took place at 8.36pm yesterday, September 1, at a property in Thung Sra Kaew Village. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit was…

  • Politics NewsPolitical poker: People’s Party keeps Thailand guessing on next PM | Thaiger

    Political poker: People’s Party keeps Thailand guessing on next PM

    It’s the political cliffhanger gripping Thailand: the People’s Party (PP), holding the largest number of MPs, is still keeping its cards close to its chest as the race for Thailand’s next prime minister heats up. The PP, with 143 MPs, has yet to throw its support behind any candidate in the upcoming parliamentary vote for the country’s 32nd prime minister.…

  • Aviation NewsHat Yai Airport gets flashy facelift for 37th anniversary | Thaiger

    Hat Yai Airport gets flashy facelift for 37th anniversary

    From humble beginnings to high-flying growth, Hat Yai Airport is celebrating 37 years of connecting Thailand’s Deep South to the rest of the world, and it’s not stopping there. Airport director Kritsada Puksap, joined by deputy directors Nopphon Phayapphrai and Wing Commander Chaiyong Lamphrom, revealed impressive figures at a recent press conference. Between October last year and July this year,…

  • Technology NewsMessage alert: LINE Thailand slashes unsend time to just 1 hour | Thaiger

    Message alert: LINE Thailand slashes unsend time to just 1 hour

    That panicked rush to delete that embarrassing drunk text or accidental chat with your ex is about to get a whole lot more stressful.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) LINE, one of Thailand’s most popular messaging apps, is slashing its message cancellation window from 24 hours to just one hour. The…

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