Samantha Rose

Samantha was a successful freelance journalist who worked with international news organisations before joining Thaiger. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from London, her global perspective on news and current affairs is influenced by her days in the UK, Singapore, and across Thailand. She now covers general stories related to Thailand.
  • World NewsColombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face

    Colombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face

    A Colombian woman revealed her 20-year love affair with a ghost ended when she finally saw its ugly face. The woman, Paula Flores, shared her supernatural love story on the national TV show Sin Carreta, broadcasted on Canal 1. Flores revealed that her relationship with the ghost began during her childhood and led to romantic nights together for two decades.…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal Thai Police chief unveils merit-based appointment plans in bid for unity

    Royal Thai Police chief unveils merit-based appointment plans in bid for unity

    The National Police Chief recently addressed the issues within the Royal Thai Police in an interview on Inside Thailand. Police chief Torasak Sukwimon revealed plans for a merit-based system for appointing and transferring police generals, aiming to foster unity within the force. Torasak expressed his desire to establish the Royal Thai Police (RTP) as a home, a place of unity…

  • Thailand NewsThai EV Club member sparks a ‘charged’ frenzy with Bangkok station surprise

    Thai EV Club member sparks a ‘charged’ frenzy with Bangkok station surprise

    A conversation in the EV Club Thailand Group on Facebook has gone viral, after one of its members, known as Penguin1, shared photos of four cars parked in an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. All four cars were seen plugged into the charging stations, with a message from Penguin1 stating, “All four cars at the ‘charging station’ in Ladprao, Bangkok,…

  • Thailand NewsDigital lottery: Thai man challenges ‘Paotang’ app for unpaid winnings

    Digital lottery: Thai man challenges ‘Paotang’ app for unpaid winnings

    A 52 year old man lodged a police complaint after purchasing 20 digital government lottery tickets via the ‘Paotang’ application, which won but were declared as non-winning by the system. Sarawuth Jangkina who had previously won up to 31 tickets without issue, questioned whether the discrepancy was due to a system glitch or duplicate digital ticket sales. Sarawuth, the president…

  • Thailand NewsThai lottery livestream draws in eager participants with six million baht top prize

    Thai lottery livestream draws in eager participants with six million baht top prize

    The Government Lottery Office livestreamed the lottery results today with eager participants tuning in to check the results. The event was marked by anticipation as participants hoped to land the top prize, along with other rewards such as the last two digits and the last three digits, among others. The live broadcast of the lottery results for the government lottery…

  • China NewsMooncake hilarity ensues as gift circles back to original buyer in Changjiang

    Mooncake hilarity ensues as gift circles back to original buyer in Changjiang

    As the Mooncake Festival approached, a man from Changjiang district in Guangdong province, China, found himself in a humorous situation. After purchasing a five-bean mooncake as a gift, he unknowingly received the same mooncake back within half a month, passed around by several hands. According to a Chinese media report, the man shared a brief video saying, “This mooncake box…

  • Crime NewsBangkok father faces charges for child abuse: Paweena Hongsakul Foundation steps in

    Bangkok father faces charges for child abuse: Paweena Hongsakul Foundation steps in

    The Paweena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women, in conjunction with the Bangkok Children and Family Home, lodged an official complaint today on behalf of a six year old girl and her aunt after an alleged child abuse case came to light. They reported the child’s 33 year old father for assaulting the child using a PVC pipe and a…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai bridge collapses amid heavy rain, locals express relief

    Chiang Mai bridge collapses amid heavy rain, locals express relief

    The Wang Sa Kaeng Bridge, spanning the Ping River and connecting the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai and Wiang Nong Long district of Lampoon, collapsed after heavy rainfall. The incident, which occurred at 5.31pm yesterday, was captured by locals, who expressed relief at the bridge’s collapse, citing its long-standing disrepair. The collapse of the Wang Sa Kaeng bridge, which…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Purple Line: Ticket to ride gets a price plummet

    Thailand’s Purple Line: Ticket to ride gets a price plummet

    The board of The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) voted yesterday to reduce the fare for the Purple Line electric train service to no more than 20 baht. Initially, this fare rate applies only to those paying with standard EMV credit or debit cards, identifiable by their four overlapping curved lines symbol, similar to a WiFi symbol. However,…

  • China NewsBeggar’s sordid secret: Elderly pervert exposed in online scandal

    Beggar’s sordid secret: Elderly pervert exposed in online scandal

    A 70 year old professional beggar in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, became a hot topic in the Chinese online world after he was exposed as a pervert. The deviant appeared in the top searches on social media following a woman’s expose of his indecent photography of women. Residents explained that the man, regardless of whether he is unable to work due…

  • World NewsPlastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste

    Plastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste

    Scientists in the UK have innovated the world’s first food made from plastic waste, specifically vanilla ice cream, to highlight global environmental issues and raise awareness about the potential future of food and overflowing plastic waste. The so-called ice cream is actually an art installation named Guilty Flavours by 27 year old Elena Ortolani, aimed at prompting the public to…

  • Thailand NewsTV host left scarred after beauty treatment botch-up at popular Thai clinic

    TV host left scarred after beauty treatment botch-up at popular Thai clinic

    A beauty clinic client shared her traumatic experience after a beauty procedure went wrong, resulting in severe burns on her face. The beauty treatment was carried out by a new employee who apparently adjusted the equipment incorrectly. The client, named only as Am, works as a TV show host. She has been left in agony, unable to work, and facing…

  • World NewsTikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home

    TikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home

    A TikTok user discovered a hidden safe in her newly purchased house, a revelation that has received almost 100 million views. On her first day of moving in, the TikToker, @fireplacesafe, noticed something concealed behind the fireplace. According to the New York Post, before receiving the house keys, the woman had an intuition that there was something behind the wooden plank…

  • World NewsApril Opal: Bullied UK child transforms into OnlyFans model

    April Opal: Bullied UK child transforms into OnlyFans model

    A model from England, 19 year old April Opal, has transformed from a timid and bullied child to a confident young woman making a staggering £30,000 (approximately 1.3 million baht) per month from the adult platform, OnlyFans. As a child, April Opal was often the target of school bullies due to her shy nature and awkward appearance. Looking back at…

  • Crime NewsFraudulent scheme: Thai model Emmy Maxim and secretary sentenced

    Fraudulent scheme: Thai model Emmy Maxim and secretary sentenced

    A prominent 37 year old model and her personal secretary have been ordered by the court to serve two-month and 40-day detention respectively for their involvement in a fraudulent share scheme. Their victims included ten individuals who collectively filed a lawsuit after suffering significant financial losses. The initial court ruling dismissed the charges, which prompted the plaintiffs to appeal. The appellate…

  • China NewsHusband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    Husband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    A man in China, frustrated with his wife’s secret rendezvous with her ex-husband, evicted her from their home. The wife’s secret meetings were discovered when she joined her ex-husband on a trip under the guise of a get-together with friends. The couple’s life together was typical until the wife’s secret meetings were exposed. She had been married before, and her…

  • China NewsYunnan man’s ‘pork belly’ rock discovery could fetch millions of baht

    Yunnan man’s ‘pork belly’ rock discovery could fetch millions of baht

    The ancient hobby of collecting precious gems in China has evolved into a modern treasure hunt, where anyone with a good fortune can find items of value and potentially become overnight millionaires. This was the case for an elderly man from Yunnan province who, while gathering firewood and hunting in the mountains, stumbled upon an unusual rock. Distinctly different from…

  • Thailand NewsCluck-up chronicles: Novice cook’s chicken catastrophe roasts online

    Cluck-up chronicles: Novice cook’s chicken catastrophe roasts online

    A social media post featuring a novice cook’s disastrous attempt at grilling chicken sparked hilarity among a group of homemakers. Despite following an online recipe, the result was far from successful, highlighting that not everyone possesses the culinary skills or magic touch to achieve a successful outcome in the kitchen. The post’s owner revealed that this was their first attempt…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi man livestreams suicide following legal woes

    Nonthaburi man livestreams suicide following legal woes

    A 29 year old man identified as Anan committed suicide by shooting himself, following a livestream on social media where he vented his frustrations about ongoing court cases. The incident took place at his rented two-storey townhouse in the Bang Bua Thong district of Nonthaburi province. Upon arrival at the scene, Lieutenant Colonel Pruet Jamroonsartsiri, the head of Bang Bua…

  • World NewsBartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot

    Bartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot

    A bartender in California, USA, had a significant windfall after a customer tipped her with a lottery ticket worth approximately 20 dollars (730 baht), which turned out to be a grand prize winner. The lottery ticket was a scratchcard, a type that requires scratching off a silver coating to reveal potential prizes. According to a post on the international forum…

  • China NewsMan divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    Man divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    A family feud has been ignited by the latest model of a smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A Chinese man’s decision to purchase a new model for his father before his wife led to a marital dispute that culminated in his filing for divorce. The man explained in a social media post that his father is very frugal and…

  • World NewsTreasure discovery: Canadian man unearths 14.5 million baht in late music teacher’s home

    Treasure discovery: Canadian man unearths 14.5 million baht in late music teacher’s home

    A Canadian man stumbled upon a treasure trove worth more than 14.5 million baht after purchasing a house from his late music teacher for a little over 300,000 baht. Despite his familiarity with the previous owner, he had never inspected the house before the purchase and was utterly astounded when he discovered an unimaginable wealth inside. The unexpected treasure discovery…

  • World NewsItalian mafia boss Matteo Denaro dies aged 61 after cancer battle

    Italian mafia boss Matteo Denaro dies aged 61 after cancer battle

    Matteo Messina Denaro, a leading mafia figure in Italy who was apprehended in January, has succumbed to cancer at the age of 61. Denaro, who had been diagnosed with colon cancer at the time of his arrest, had evaded capture for 30 years and was later found guilty. His condition had deteriorated over recent weeks, necessitating his transfer from a…

  • Thailand NewsMonitor lizards’ amorous display in hospital car park sparks lottery number frenzy

    Monitor lizards’ amorous display in hospital car park sparks lottery number frenzy

    A video clip of two large monitor lizards embracing each other in a hospital parking lot, before scurrying under a hospital bed, has been shared on Facebook by Bunthanya Wachirawongsarak. The clip was filmed while Bunthanya was waiting for her car insurance to be processed. The sight of the lizards in a loving embrace seemed so unusual and cute that…

  • World News92 year old granny’s electric rice cooker mishap: A side-splitting dinner delight

    92 year old granny’s electric rice cooker mishap: A side-splitting dinner delight

    A humorous incident recently unfolded in a Chinese household, involving a 92 year old grandmother’s attempt to cook rice using a modern electric rice cooker. The result: a burnt cooker with the rice still uncooked left the entire family in fits of laughter, making for an unusual culinary experience. The incident was documented and shared on a TikTok account. The…

  • Thailand NewsLottery enthusiasts roll the numbers: October 1 draw sparks decade-long data dive

    Lottery enthusiasts roll the numbers: October 1 draw sparks decade-long data dive

    Lottery buffs are eagerly preparing for the upcoming October 1 lottery draw, delving into the historical data of the past decade to aid in their number analysis. For the lottery draw held on October 1, 2022, the first prize number was 484669. This winning combination featured three-digit prefix numbers 206 and 996, three-digit suffix numbers 278 and 194, and a…

  • Thailand NewsHit and run in Samut Prakan leaves young man dead

    Hit and run in Samut Prakan leaves young man dead

    A tragic car accident took the life of a 20 year old man while crossing a road in Samut Prakan province today, around 2.30am. The hit-and-run incident, reported by police captain Somai Charoenraj, an inquiry officer at Bang Pu Police Station, occurred on Praeksa Road near The Moon restaurant in Praeksa Subdistrict, Mueang District. On arrival at the scene, the…

  • World NewsUgly frog figure on Antiques Roadshow revealed as valuable 18th century Scottish pottery

    Ugly frog figure on Antiques Roadshow revealed as valuable 18th century Scottish pottery

    A peculiar three-legged frog figure, initially deemed unattractive by a couple, turned out to be a valuable 18th-century piece of Scottish pottery in a recent episode of the popular BBC TV show, Antiques Roadshow. The episode, which featured the historical Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, left viewers astonished as the true value of the ugly frog was uncovered. The couple presented…

  • World NewsArt Deco hairclip shocks owner with 880,000 baht valuation on Antiques Roadshow

    Art Deco hairclip shocks owner with 880,000 baht valuation on Antiques Roadshow

    A vintage hairclip, nearly discarded multiple times, stunned its owner when it was valued at a whopping 20,000 pounds on the popular TV show Antiques Roadshow. The show, which is aired by the BBC, features experts travelling across the United Kingdom to examine and appraise antiques brought by locals. Antiques Roadshow, which began operations in 1979, has evaluated millions of…