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.
  • Thailand NewsHandsome Thai pancake seller goes viral, adds charm to local markets

    Handsome Thai pancake seller goes viral, adds charm to local markets

    A handsome Thai pancake seller who helps his mother at her market stall in Rangsit has become an Internet sensation. The young man has caught the attention of netizens after a TikTok user, @niwat_kj, shared a video of him following a visit to the market stall at Si Mum Mueang Market. In the TikTok post, the user wrote, “The pancakes…

  • Thailand NewsHenna tattoo horror: Thai woman’s ordeal serves as an allergy warning

    Henna tattoo horror: Thai woman’s ordeal serves as an allergy warning

    A devastating experience with a budget henna tattoo has been shared by a woman on social media who ended up with severe blisters and itching, leaving a scar. The TikTok user @Iamseasons posted a video today detailing her ordeal with the cheap henna tattoo that turned into a nightmare. “I advise you not to follow suit, it’s not about the…

  • World NewsSweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Sweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Parents have been warned to be alert after a seven year old child accidentally swallowed a button battery, prompting doctors to advise a dose of honey on the way to the hospital to save his life. Children are naturally curious and often put objects in their mouths, leading to accidental ingestion of hazardous items like button batteries. Fortunately, timely surgical…

  • China NewsNannygate: Chinese wife unveils husband’s secret affair

    Nannygate: Chinese wife unveils husband’s secret affair

    A Chinese woman was left in dismay after finding her husband in bed with their nanny, exposing a long-term clandestine affair. The story, shared on the Sohu website, has since caught public attention. The wife, named Lin, initially met her husband through a matchmaking service. The husband, a prosperous businessman, possessed a handsome demeanour and was of the same age,…

  • World NewsCoin-operated dreams come true: Malaysian man buys iPhone 14 after 7-year savings journey

    Coin-operated dreams come true: Malaysian man buys iPhone 14 after 7-year savings journey

    A 30 year old Malaysian man recently bought an iPhone 14 using coins he had been saving for seven years. The story of Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Hamid’s long quest to buy the iPhone was revealed in a video posted on TikTok on September 1. The video, posted by @bifoty_camper, showed Hamid pouring coins out of a 19-litre water jug that…

  • Thailand NewsArresting attention: Handsome traffic officer’s viral photo drives social media frenzy in Thailand

    Arresting attention: Handsome traffic officer’s viral photo drives social media frenzy in Thailand

    A traffic officer’s photograph from the Facebook page of Phitsanulok City Police Station Traffic Department has gone viral, attributing its popularity to the officer’s good looks. The post, which was accompanied by a message encouraging safe driving and compliance with traffic laws, attracted numerous comments, especially from women expressing a desire to be arrested. The flurry of queries about the…

  • World NewsLost love: Roadside reunion with sex doll ‘ex’ leaves Taiwan buzzing

    Lost love: Roadside reunion with sex doll ‘ex’ leaves Taiwan buzzing

    An intriguing incident recently created a stir on Taiwanese social media, following the discovery of an abandoned ex-girlfriend on a roadside. This ex-girlfriend, a heavily used worn-out sex doll, was wrapped in a white cloth and left on the roadside grass, sparking sympathy and astonishment among netizens. The peculiar event was shared on the public Facebook group, the Taiwanese public…

  • World NewsFlaming love: Pre-wedding photoshoot sparks wildfire, shuts down Indonesian park (video)

    Flaming love: Pre-wedding photoshoot sparks wildfire, shuts down Indonesian park (video)

    A pre-wedding photoshoot gone awry in Indonesia’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park caused a substantial wildfire, forcing the temporary closure of the popular tourist site. The fire, which spread over 312 acres, was sparked by a flare used in the photoshoot. National park officials revealed that the fire was ignited by a flare shot during a pre-wedding photoshoot of a…

  • Thailand NewsThai influencer Bew detained in South Korea sparking immigration scrutiny debate

    Thai influencer Bew detained in South Korea sparking immigration scrutiny debate

    Popular influencer and Bondi Jelly CEO, Waraphon Piyathansomsin, known as Bew, has been detained overnight in South Korea’s immigration detention centre, drawing extensive online attention. Bew, who has over 700,000 followers, was travelling to South Korea for vacation and wedding dress fitting with her fiancé, who was allowed to pass through immigration. However, Bew was held back, leading to an…

  • Thailand NewsViral TikTok video: Thai woman’s online date ends in surprising twist in South Thailand (video)

    Viral TikTok video: Thai woman’s online date ends in surprising twist in South Thailand (video)

    A TikTok user @rof..2541 posted a video about an online date that instantly went viral, featuring a young woman from Hat Yai in South Thailand. The video recounts her experience of meeting a man she chatted with online, which ended in an unexpected twist. In the video, Som holds up a picture she had previously sent to the man, who…

  • Thailand NewsPython’s lucky twist: Flood refugee brings double lottery fortune (video)

    Python’s lucky twist: Flood refugee brings double lottery fortune (video)

    A large python seeking refuge from flooding became a source of lottery luck for a homeowner, according to a recent TikTok video by user @iidonuz. The snake, whenever it appeared, was said to coincide with the homeowner’s house number winning the lottery, with two consecutive wins last time. The video featured the large python crawling on the house’s roof and…

  • Thailand NewsMonk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    Monk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    The skeletal remains of revered monk Luang Pu Khek, an esteemed figure in the city of Phitsanulok, have been fully restored and returned to their original state after a devastating fire destroyed his glass coffin. This follows a call to his devotees, and those who hold faith in him, to participate in a procession and try their luck at guessing…

  • China NewsApple accused of cultural insensitivity over ponytailed image

    Apple accused of cultural insensitivity over ponytailed image

    A customer service representative’s image on Apple’s website, sporting a ponytail resembling an Asian appearance, has sparked significant displeasure among a segment of Chinese Internet users. They accuse the renowned US tech firm, Apple, of disrespecting Chinese culture and displaying cultural insensitivity. This drama began flaring across the Chinese social media platform, Weibo after a post featuring the aforementioned employee’s…

  • Crime NewsInfant murders uncovered: Polish father and daughter charged

    Infant murders uncovered: Polish father and daughter charged

    Polish police have charged a Polish father and his daughter with murder and incest following the discovery of three newborn infants’ corpses in their home in the village of Cherniki, northern Poland. Local police unearthed the first two infants’ bodies in a black bag buried near the house on Friday, before finding a third decomposing corpse on Saturday. The infant…

  • China NewsWoman offers body as payment for long-distance ride, sparks debate on ethical boundaries

    Woman offers body as payment for long-distance ride, sparks debate on ethical boundaries

    A shocking incident occurred when a female customer attempted to pay for her ride-hailing service through an app with her body, even offering her friend’s company as an option for the driver. This peculiar negotiation was shared on Mirror Media, a Chinese social media website, sparking widespread commentary on ethical boundaries. The woman requested a long-distance journey from Guangzhou, Guangdong…

  • World NewsPedestrian’s pavement protest takes a toll on illegally parked car, driver pays the price

    Pedestrian’s pavement protest takes a toll on illegally parked car, driver pays the price

    A major lesson was learnt when a car illegally parked on the pavement faced the wrath of a disgruntled pedestrian. In an unexpected move, the man chose to walk over the vehicle, damaging it and subsequently reporting the driver for causing him injury. The occurrence resulted in both parties filing complaints and the car owner facing a fine for his…

  • Thailand NewsThai weather alert: Monsoon brings heavy rain and thunderstorms across the nation

    Thai weather alert: Monsoon brings heavy rain and thunderstorms across the nation

    An intense Thai weather monsoon, accompanied by low atmospheric pressure, is forecasted to sweep across the northern and upper northeastern regions of Thailand and extend its reach to the upper shores of Vietnam. The western monsoon is also expected to cover the Andaman Sea, lower northeastern region, central region, eastern region, southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand, causing continuous…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Thai deputy minister says ‘pandamonium’ not worth it, urges ‘elefant-astic’ focus on local treasures

    Former Thai deputy minister says ‘pandamonium’ not worth it, urges ‘elefant-astic’ focus on local treasures

    The former Thai Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education voiced her opposition to the idea of importing new pandas from China, citing high rental costs and a declining interest in pandas. Instead, she suggests, the focus should be on the increasingly popular Thai elephants. Kanchana Silpa-archa, advisor and head of the Thai Nation Development Party, yesterday posted a message…

  • Thailand NewsAncient ice cream tempts tourists to Thai heritage park Si Thep

    Ancient ice cream tempts tourists to Thai heritage park Si Thep

    A unique idea of ancient ice cream moulded from artefacts found in the historic Si Thep Park has attracted a swarm of tourists. The Si Thep (SI THEP Towards World Heritage) Facebook page yesterday posted images of the ice cream, designed with various patterns matching those in the ancient site in Si Thep, Phetchabun. “Ancient ice cream of the ancient…

  • World News12-year quest ends in car collision: Parents find missing son on road to fate

    12-year quest ends in car collision: Parents find missing son on road to fate

    In an extraordinary twist of fate, a 15 year old boy who had been missing for 12 years from his family was fortuitously found by his parents after a minor car collision in the city of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. The boy, who had been living as a beggar, was instantly recognised by his parents, who were driving the vehicle…

  • Thailand NewsThai students rally to care for teacher’s child in heartwarming TikTok video

    Thai students rally to care for teacher’s child in heartwarming TikTok video

    A heartwarming scene unfolded in a Thai school when a teacher’s young child was cared for by third-year students. The teacher, who had to bring her child to school due to her mother’s illness, was touched by the students’ collective effort. The event was captured on video by the teacher, known as @aungzalalala on TikTok, and quickly gained over a…

  • Thailand NewsFlowing frustration: Mysterious water bill surge drowns Thai homeowner in questions

    Flowing frustration: Mysterious water bill surge drowns Thai homeowner in questions

    A baffling water bill totalling 2,428 baht has left 42 year old homeowner seeking answers from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA). Despite living in a three-person household with modest water usage, homeowner Kalya Kanfeun usually pays less than 200 baht per month. A news team last night visited Kalya’s residence at 161, Moo 11, Klong Darn Subdistrict, Bang Bo District,…

  • Thailand NewsSexual activity aids kidney stone expulsion, suggests Thai doctor’s study

    Sexual activity aids kidney stone expulsion, suggests Thai doctor’s study

    A noteworthy post was made yesterday on the Facebook page Sirianan Prasit by Doctor Sirianan Prasit. The post highlighted an intriguing revelation: Engaging in sexual activity can assist in the natural expulsion of kidney stones. Dr Sirianan shared insights from a conference he attended, where the intriguing research was presented. The study, which was conducted systematically and analysed meticulously, compared…

  • World NewsFarmer’s pickling stone revealed as rare jade worth over 24 million baht

    Farmer’s pickling stone revealed as rare jade worth over 24 million baht

    A farmer’s luck takes a surprising turn when a ‘stone’ used for pickling vegetables is valued at a staggering 5 million yuan (over 24 million baht) on a Chinese television show. The farmer, known as Li, brought the peculiar black stone to the show, where experts were astounded by its true worth. China has a history spanning more than 5,000…

  • World NewsErratic behaviour on high-speed train reveals woman’s struggle with mental health

    Erratic behaviour on high-speed train reveals woman’s struggle with mental health

    A shocking incident unfolded on a high-speed train in China when a woman suddenly rose and began to act erratically. Her strange behaviour, which included speaking incoherently and appearing to dance as if intoxicated, alarmed fellow passengers. As the situation escalated, a concerned onlooker contacted train staff, fearing something was amiss, raising concerns about the woman’s mental health. The woman…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok Special Prison seeks ‘checkup’ on ex-PM Thaksin at police hospital

    Bangkok Special Prison seeks ‘checkup’ on ex-PM Thaksin at police hospital

    Bangkok Special Prison is set to send an inquiry to the medical team at the Police Hospital about the condition of former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been receiving treatment there. Thaksin has been in the hospital for almost a month, and the prison officials, led by Nasathi Thongplod, insist on following doctors’ orders above all else. Even…

  • World NewsUgandan groom ties the ‘knotty’ with seven women, promises more ‘I do’s’ ahead

    Ugandan groom ties the ‘knotty’ with seven women, promises more ‘I do’s’ ahead

    A 43 year old Ugandan man caused a worldwide stir as he ‘tied the knot’ with seven women simultaneously this week. The Ugandan groom, who exchanged vows on Sunday, September 10, hinted that he’s not done with wedding bells and plans to say ‘I do’ once more in the future. The polygamist, Habib Nsikonnene, an affluent traditional healer, sent cars…

  • China NewsCaw machine caper: Doll quest lands child locked in prsion, sparks daring rescue mission

    Caw machine caper: Doll quest lands child locked in prsion, sparks daring rescue mission

    Toys have an irresistible allure for children, and their determination to acquire them can lead to unexpected escapades. In a recent incident, believed to have unfolded in China, a young child’s desire to claim a doll from a claw machine took an unexpected turn. The child ingeniously managed to get inside the machine but overlooked the critical exit plan, prompting…

  • Thailand NewsPower play exposed: Thai electricity sold to Myanmar drug lord in shocking corruption scandal

    Power play exposed: Thai electricity sold to Myanmar drug lord in shocking corruption scandal

    Move Forward Party spokesperson Rangsiman Rome slammed corruption within the Thai government system. after he discovered the selling of Thai electricity to a Myanmar drug lord. Rangsiman exposed a super deal has been struck involving two former police chiefs and a police aviation unit. The 31 year old politician also questioned whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin would dare to take…

  • Thailand NewsMultilingual airport security officer provides vital passenger assistance at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Multilingual airport security officer provides vital passenger assistance at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    An airport security officer at Suvarnabhumi Airport, who has the impressive ability to speak five languages, has come to the public’s attention. The officer, Yanaphop Boonthem, speaks Thai, Japanese, Chinese, English, and Korean. Despite his primary role being airport security, the 55 year old’s multilingual skills have proven to be extremely valuable in guiding and assisting passengers with airport services.…