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 NewsHell Erupting Noodles draw foodies to Lampang for old Ayutthaya recipe

    Hell Erupting Noodles draw foodies to Lampang for old Ayutthaya recipe

    Diners have been flocking to Lampang province, northern Thailand, for a unique culinary experience dubbed “Hell Erupting Noodles.” It’s a distinctive selection of “Kwai Teow Rue” or boat noodles based on an old recipe from the province of Ayutthaya, served up from a strategically located eatery right in the heart of Sri Chum Square. The Hell Erupting Noodles shop can…

  • Thailand NewsScorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand

    Scorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand

    A woman needed medical attention after getting stung by a scorpion after the deadly creature made a nest in some Longkong fruit in southern Thailand. A Thai man alerted fellow netizens after finding four of these deadly creatures hiding within 2 kilogrammes of the fruit bought for his mother. The shocking incident led to an outpouring of similar experiences from the…

  • Thailand NewsThai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest

    Thai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest

    A TikTok video posted by a Thai teacher portraying a phenomenon dubbed as “Fog swallowing people,” elicited widespread interest. The footage captured students gradually disappearing into a foggy atmosphere, creating a surreal, wintry scene at a local school. @thanwaball ที่นี่ไม่เคยคาดเดาสภาพอากาศได้เลย 😆 #พิธีทบทวนคําปฏิญาณและสวนสนาม ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – เเบงค์ อีสานนครศิลป์ – บอจอ เเบงค์จักร🙉 Footage showcased students of a school, dressed in their scout…

  • Thailand NewsThree year savings amass over 100 million dong inspiring netizens

    Three year savings amass over 100 million dong inspiring netizens

    A Vietnamese man has gone viral on social media after breaking open his piggy bank that he had been filling for three years. The amassed amount was deposited at the bank, with the counting process alone taking the staff nearly an entire afternoon. The content was initially posted on the TikTok account VL97, later creating a buzz where Internet users…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens

    Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens

    A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…

  • World NewsIndonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband

    Indonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband

    In a startling display of deception and betrayal, a single mother encountered a harsh reality when she found pictures of her husband with another woman. The woman had been raising their daughter alone since her birth, assuming her husband’s constant absence was due to his work in Singapore. For the past four years, Feera’s husband has been working in Singapore to…

  • Thailand NewsInappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online

    Inappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online

    A wedding in Vietnam was scrutiny following the behaviour of four young women recently, sparking fiery discussions online. The four all dressed in Vietnam‘s traditional Ao Dai attire, their chosen hue being sweet pink for the occasion, and posed for pictures in a way that did not sit well with netizens. Their chosen poses involved revealing their derriere by purposely…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChon Buri resident’s lucky escape from giant lizard lurking in toilet

    Chon Buri resident’s lucky escape from giant lizard lurking in toilet

    In a surprising experience, a resident of the Bang Nang community in Chon Buri’s Phan Thong district encountered an outsized lizard in his toilet. He was fortunate enough to evade a potential bite after doing his business as usual and alerted others of the lurking danger with detailed posts on social media. Late at night, when Tiwa Kheawsom was using…

  • Central Thailand NewsNonthaburi shopping centre halts escalator after flip-flop mishap causes safety concerns

    Nonthaburi shopping centre halts escalator after flip-flop mishap causes safety concerns

    A footwear mishap at a bustling shopping centre in Nonthaburi caught the attention of onlookers and spurred immediate safety precautions. A video shared by Pook Saranya, a TikTok user, revealed a flip-flop getting trapped in an escalator, creating a temporary halt in its operation. Subsequent attempts by a custodian and a security officer to retrieve the trapped footwear are captured…

  • Thailand NewsSurin’s senior sensation: 60 year old man hits the jackpot, becomes multi-millionaire in Thai lottery

    Surin’s senior sensation: 60 year old man hits the jackpot, becomes multi-millionaire in Thai lottery

    A 60 year old man from Ta Prao in Surin province in northeast Thailand is suddenly a multi-millionaire after scooping the jackpot in yesterday’s Thai lottery, taking home a cool 12 million baht from two first prizes and two digit-end tickets. Suchati Rerobroy’s life took an unexpected turn when his daughter-in-law called him, suggesting he will no longer live in…

  • China NewsSneaky slither: Customs officers uncover woman smuggling 5 snakes in her underwear

    Sneaky slither: Customs officers uncover woman smuggling 5 snakes in her underwear

    The vigilance deployed by customs officers was tested recently when they became suspicious of a woman who seemed agitated. Shock ensued when they discovered that she had five snakes concealed within her underwear, having smuggled them all the way from America. Late last month, customs officials at a port in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, became suspicious of the woman’s demeanour.…

  • Thailand NewsNumbers game: Lottery draw entices numerology enthusiasts to decode winning digits

    Numbers game: Lottery draw entices numerology enthusiasts to decode winning digits

    The National Lottery numbers are in for this Sunday’s draw bringing with it an array of numerology enthusiasts looking to decipher the winning digits. From the prime number on a local woman’s newly coloured car registration plate to the intriguing calculations surrounding political polls, lottery devotees are engaging in all sorts of permutations and interpretations in hopes of striking fortune…

  • Thailand NewsLegendary Thai king cobra performer retires after decades of venomous shows

    Legendary Thai king cobra performer retires after decades of venomous shows

    A 62 year old man known as the King of King Cobra in Thailand announced his retirement from a 28-year career in snake exhibitions, most notably kissing the venomous cobra, a stunt which won him Guinness World Records. His decision came after his wife expressed her worry for his safety, given the risk of severe neurotoxicity if bitten, especially at…

  • Northern Thailand NewsDazed son found in Uthai Thani after bizarre dragon fruit incident

    Dazed son found in Uthai Thani after bizarre dragon fruit incident

    Reports yesterday emerged of a bewildering vanishment and an unforeseen rescue from Uthai Thani province. A 58 year old man made contact with local rescue authorities to inform them that his 29 year old son had gone missing in their village in Thong Luang, Huay Khot district, Uthai Thani. The missing man’s father, Boonthum, relayed what transpired before Vichit’s sudden…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge

    Chon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge

    A woman was rescued after falling from a new bridge in the seaside town of Ban Suan in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred yesterday evening when local municipal officers were notified that a woman had fallen off the new bridge in the main city district. The rescue team launched a drone to trace the woman and found her sitting in…

  • World NewsBikini-clad women helping Bali farmers sparks online controversy

    Bikini-clad women helping Bali farmers sparks online controversy

    In a recent incident, a viral video featuring six female tourists in bikinis assisting local farmers in Bali sparked debate among netizens, with many questioning their motives. The footage and accompanying discourse centred on the appropriateness of their attire and the apparent disruption of local work. This bikini controversy generated extensive attention on social media platforms. According to Daily Mail,…

  • World NewsChinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    Chinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    A terrible assault has drawn significant attention online after a husband brutally attacked his wife within the confines of a governmental department in China. Despite intervention from officers present, he continued to assault her before they eventually divorced. The shocking incident reportedly happened yesterday morning at a marriage registry situated within Pinhai City Hall in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, China. A…

  • China NewsOutrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    Outrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    A recent unpleasant encounter within a haunted house attraction in China, where a working actress was sexually harassed by a visitor, sparked an outcry in the Chongqing province. The distressing incident occurred on July 9 according to local media outlets, provoking calls for heightened security and stringent behavioural regulations within such amusement sites. The young woman, who works as a…

  • World NewsWoman shocked to discover future mother-in-law is unkind former school tutor

    Woman shocked to discover future mother-in-law is unkind former school tutor

    In a surprising turn of events, a young woman preparing to meet her boyfriend’s parents ahead of their wedding was floored to discover that her future mother-in-law was a former tutor she had an unpleasant history with during her secondary school years. The woman, seeking advice, took the situation to Dcard, a popular Taiwanese web forum. The thread sparked a…

  • China NewsChinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt

    Chinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt

    A Chinese mother has been left reeling after her 19 year old son informed her of his intentions to marry. To make matters more shocking, the bride-to-be is none other than the mother’s close friend. The internet has dubbed the situation as truly shocking. A woman shared her heart-rending story on the ‘Anonymous Community’ area of the mirrormedia website. The…

  • World NewsVietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused

    Vietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused

    In an unexpected revelation, a woman in Vietnam discovered why her husband of five years consistently insisted on folding the family’s laundry, leaving the social media community amused with his secret. She recently stumbled upon her husband’s concealed stash of cash, cleverly hidden within the folds of the family’s underwear. The woman shared her discovery on social media with a…

  • China NewsChinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    Chinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    A particularly intriguing drama unfolded recently at a wedding in China, as the groom’s former flame made a surprise appearance at the ceremony. The ex-girlfriend was reportedly bereft on learning that the man she had dated for merely one month had chosen to tie the knot with another woman. A series of events led to this fascinating saga that took…

  • Thailand NewsUproar as customer makes ‘frozen egg ice cream’ in Thai halal restaurant (video)

    Uproar as customer makes ‘frozen egg ice cream’ in Thai halal restaurant (video)

    A viral video of a person making ‘frozen egg ice cream’ at a hotpot/BBQ restaurant, with no objections from the staff, is creating a stir on social media. Following widespread criticism, the venue claims it had no knowledge of the incident and is a Halal Shabu restaurant, not a pork BBQ place. The viral video shows a customer creating “frozen…

  • Thailand News6 year old Thai boy stuns with self-taught Lord Ganesha rituals and prayers (video)

    6 year old Thai boy stuns with self-taught Lord Ganesha rituals and prayers (video)

    A six year old Thai prodigy, known as “Nong Flute,” can recite the mantras and conduct the puja ceremony to worship Lord Ganesha, all self-taught. His parents revealed that they never imparted these teachings to him. This extraordinary tale starts with a TikTok user @superjeeb who posted a video showing the six year old conducting a fire ceremony, offering tributes…

  • Thailand NewsThai police officer carrying injured boy to hospital praised by netizens

    Thai police officer carrying injured boy to hospital praised by netizens

    The social media community lauded a Thai police officer for carrying a seven year old schoolboy involved in a road accident to the hospital as a heart-warming image reminiscent of the ‘Guardians of Public Service’ monument. Facebook user Jiraporn Krachangsaeng shared that she’d seen two accidents in front of her shop that morning, one of which stirred her heart. A motorcycle…

  • Thailand NewsSerpentine cloud formation at Thai Naga consecration sparks lottery hype

    Serpentine cloud formation at Thai Naga consecration sparks lottery hype

    A moment of magic occurred during a consecration ceremony for a statue of the deity Phaya Naga, when an unexpected cloud formation resembling the serpentine deity emerged in the sky, lingering for over an hour. Enthusiastic attendees took this as a divine symbol, while number-savvy participants keen on lottery prospects were quick to pinpoint potential lucky numbers visible in the…

  • Thailand NewsSecurity guard’s drowning sparks supernatural theories in Udon Thani

    Security guard’s drowning sparks supernatural theories in Udon Thani

    In a series of mystifying events yesterday, a 61 year old sewage treatment plant (STP) security guard disappeared in a public swamp in Nong Boo village located in Udon Thani province. He had been picking lotus pods following his shift completion. His 58 year old wife had to sadly watch him disappear into the water. After a frantic search spanning…

  • China NewsEx-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance

    Ex-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance

    In an unusual twist to a wedding ceremony yesterday, a woman accompanied by a young child crashed her ex-husband’s nuptials. The woman had no intention of creating a scene but merely sought acknowledgement from her former spouse for co-parenting responsibilities. The incident took place in the town of Bang Phu in Anhui province, China. The wedding arranged on a grand scale…

  • World NewsTurkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    Turkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    In a recent shocking discovery in Turkey, a 10 year old boy was found to have no less than 11 live maggots residing under his left eyelid. The disturbing incident occurred after the boy made known his irritation and itching in his eye, Newsweek reported. The incident began with the boy’s parents seeking medical advice on July 5, after their…

  • World NewsAbandoned motorcycle causes collision: Netizens berate owner and high-beam driver

    Abandoned motorcycle causes collision: Netizens berate owner and high-beam driver

    A late-night drive turned into a shocking spectacle for one Vietnamese motorist when an abandoned motorcycle was found mid-lane, resulting in a collision with alarming force. The owner of the motorcycle, who left it in such a precarious position due to a brief blunder of dropping a possession, came under severe online criticism for his thoughtlessness, as did another driver…