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 NewsThai teen boy’s quick-thinking potentially saves life in suspected suicide attempt

    Thai teen boy’s quick-thinking potentially saves life in suspected suicide attempt

    A dramatic incident unfolded at around noon yesterday when a 16 year old girl attempted to commit suicide by leaping from a three-storey school building in Non Din Daeng, Buriram province. Luckily, a male student, also in Year 9, who was nearby playing games, rushed to catch her. They both fell from the third floor of the four-storey structure. As…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsNightmare in Nikom Pattana: Man flees home as walls collapse in deluge

    Nightmare in Nikom Pattana: Man flees home as walls collapse in deluge

    A young man was forced to flee his home in the middle of the night after the walls collapsed due to heavy rain, likening the experience to a tsunami scene in a film. While he managed to escape with two dogs, he called on the media to report the incident as he was unsure of his legal rights and who…

  • China NewsChina’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation

    China’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation

    A heated lovers’ tiff in China that culminated in a startling public display of nudity has been making waves online. The squabble, illustrating a bizarre romantic meltdown, has dumbfounded netizens, leading to a flurry of bemused comments, asking… “What is going on?” In the video shared on the mirrormedia website, a couple can be seen arguing at the entrance of…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat

    Thai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat

    The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another. Sopha Noyjinda’s son,…

  • World NewsRecord-breaking 24-hour marriage: Aussie bride’s refusal to have sex on wedding night prompts divorce

    Record-breaking 24-hour marriage: Aussie bride’s refusal to have sex on wedding night prompts divorce

    The briefest marriage on record belongs to a couple from Australia, where the pair underwent divorce proceedings less than 24 hours after their wedding. The sudden decision was taken when the husband became angry over his wife’s refusal to have sex. A radio presenter brought up the topic of “shortest-lasting relationships” on a Hit Network programme called Hot Nights With Abbie…

  • South Thailand NewsViral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe

    Viral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe

    A captivating TikTok video boasting over 13.9 million views within a mere day showcases impressive skill and accuracy in the harrowing task of durian harvesting. The durian trees, found in a farm in Chumphon province, tower as high as 5 to 9 metres, setting an imposing stage for the intriguing footage. Captured from the vantage point of a brave individual…

  • Thailand NewsThai dentist saves patient’s life discovering lethal blood condition pre-tooth extraction

    Thai dentist saves patient’s life discovering lethal blood condition pre-tooth extraction

    A Thai dentist recently shared a patient’s near-fatal experience on Facebook after spotting abnormal blood spots on the patient’s arm before a scheduled tooth extraction. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, a disruption in blood coagulation that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding that could potentially be lethal if not promptly treated. Shared on the Facebook page of Doctor Kluay,…

  • Crime NewsMysterious vanishings take a twist: New development emerges in Bangkok case

    Mysterious vanishings take a twist: New development emerges in Bangkok case

    There’s been a new development on the sudden disappearance of five individuals from South Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province two months ago. When images from a CCTV were released it appeared that they had settled down in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district. The missing individuals comprised of a mother named Ussa, Ussa’s daughter Beam, Beam’s half-sister Fasai, Beam’s friend Rung, and…

  • Thailand NewsGreen snake startles Thai classroom, valiant rescue ensues

    Green snake startles Thai classroom, valiant rescue ensues

    In an unusual turn of events, a green snake took refuge in a Thai classroom, catching the horrified attendees by surprise. It was only with the arrival of local rescue teams that the smooth capture of the intruding reptile took place. No harm was inflicted upon the students or faculty during the unexpected incident. The incident took place at Pon…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for more severe storms and heavy rainfall

    Thailand braces for more severe storms and heavy rainfall

    The Meteorological Department today warns that Thailand continues to experience thunderstorms and heavy rains in the upper northern, eastern, and southern regions. A vortex advances into the Gulf inducing the southwest monsoon to prevail over the Andaman Sea, the southern portion, and the Gulf of Thailand, causing ongoing heavy rain in the upper northern, eastern, and southern regions of Thailand.…

  • World NewsUS nurse discovers she delivered her daughter in law 22 years ago

    US nurse discovers she delivered her daughter in law 22 years ago

    Coincidence led to a surprising discovery when a woman opened an old photo album to find a picture of her mother-in-law in her infant days. Nurse and mother-in-law Mary Anne West, from Utah, USA, was stunned to realise that her daughter-in-law, Kelsey Poll was the very same baby she helped deliver 22 years ago. West, a maternity nurse at Lakeview Hospital,…

  • Thailand NewsGhost Fungus resembling human hand in West Thailand garden sparks lottery number superstitions

    Ghost Fungus resembling human hand in West Thailand garden sparks lottery number superstitions

    An uncanny, death-stenched fungus, similar to a human hand or known as Ghost Fungus, emerged in a Ko Lanta, West Thailand, resident’s front garden, sparking lottery number speculations based on the house number. This happened yesterday, and the discovery was reported through social media by a bewildered resident. The woman resident said… “The peculiar mushroom showed up at my sister’s…

  • Business NewsUS Ambassador celebrates first shipment of Thai pomelos to America

    US Ambassador celebrates first shipment of Thai pomelos to America

    US Ambassador to Thailand Robert Godec had an opportunity to engage with Thai and foreign media today, where he expressed his delight at the first-ever shipment of Thai pomelos reaching the United States. This is a milestone that comes 190 years into the diplomatic ties between the two countries. The first export lot of the popular citrus fruits was dispatched…

  • World NewsUnexpected trigger: Pregnant Ohio mother shot by 2 year old son

    Unexpected trigger: Pregnant Ohio mother shot by 2 year old son

    A 31 year old pregnant mother from Ohio, USA, called the police, informing them that her two year old son had accidentally shot her. The police swiftly responded to the call on Friday, June 16 and transported the injured woman to the hospital. Tragically, her unborn child died and the mother succumbed to her injuries within a few hours of…

  • World NewsLottery luck turns sour: Australian man’s jackpot leads to jailhouse jackpot

    Lottery luck turns sour: Australian man’s jackpot leads to jailhouse jackpot

    Winning the lottery is a prospect that most people dream about but for one Australian man, it caused his life to spiral out of control to such an extent that he ended up in prison after scooping a lottery windfall. In 2017, Joshua John Winslet, then a 20 year old man, won approximately 350 million baht (US$9,950,000) after buying a…

  • Road deathsElderly Thai woman dies in van-lorry collision: Baby escapes unhurt

    Elderly Thai woman dies in van-lorry collision: Baby escapes unhurt

    An unfortunate collision incident involving a van and a lorry full of rice cost an elderly Thai woman’s life and left three others hospitalised. Fortunately, the youngest passenger, a one year old girl, was spared any injuries, benefitting from her car seat. The collision incident which occurred on Highway No. 340, near kilometre marker 94 in Sri Prachan District of Suphan Buri…

  • World NewsMalaysian couple discovers they’re half-siblings post-marriage

    Malaysian couple discovers they’re half-siblings post-marriage

    In a peculiar twist of fate, a Malaysian couple recently discovered they are half-siblings after they were already married and had children. This revelation stirred up the grim reality of prohibited incest relations under Islamic law, likely leading to an imminent annulment of their union. Having met each other at university and dated for three years, the couple eventually tied…

  • Thailand NewsRescue confusion: Motorcycle sidecar, not trailer truck, found in Thai canal

    Rescue confusion: Motorcycle sidecar, not trailer truck, found in Thai canal

    There was a slight misunderstanding last night when members of a local rescue team and journalists rushed into action to investigate an alleged incident involving a trailer truck that had reportedly fallen off the road and into a canal. The incident took place in Suvarnabhumi district, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. Upon arrival, it was discovered that it was…

  • Thailand NewsMiracle man: Thai doctors wave the white flag, but life waves back

    Miracle man: Thai doctors wave the white flag, but life waves back

    An extraordinary incident unfolded in the Amnat Charoen province in northeast Thailand as a 63 year old man was revived after doctors had conceded defeat to his deteriorating health condition. After a final farewell ceremony was abruptly interrupted by the seemingly deceased man, he brought shocking news of his encounter with a long-dead friend in the wilderness. In a quiet…

  • Thailand NewsMonk-inspired amulets fly off the shelves as locals hope for lottery success

    Monk-inspired amulets fly off the shelves as locals hope for lottery success

    Over 2,500 followers and fortune-seekers yesterday thronged Phatthanathammaram temple, also known as Ban Dan Chong Jom temple, in Gab Cheing district, Surin, to get their hands on monk-inspired commemorative amulets. These amulets were being distributed to raise funds for the construction of the largest statue ever made in the likeness of Luang Poo Heng, a famous monk who is deeply…

  • Thailand NewsKorat City’s cherished paramedic ‘Doctor Toon’ bids a tearful adieu

    Korat City’s cherished paramedic ‘Doctor Toon’ bids a tearful adieu

    A pall of grief swept across Korat city as it mourns the tragic death of its leading paramedic, known locally as “Doctor Toon.” The tragedy left the 38 year old emergency medical personnel’s life abruptly cut short following a shocking road accident. Police in Korat City in Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday received a distress call at 12.10am about an accident…

  • Thailand NewsThailand No.1 in ASEAN according to UN’s 2023 Sustainable Development ranking

    Thailand No.1 in ASEAN according to UN’s 2023 Sustainable Development ranking

    Thailand‘s recent economic, social, and green development has been reflected in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Report for 2023. In a statement relayed by Trisulee Trisoranakul, the Deputy Government spokesperson, it is reported that Thailand’s Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, Prayut Chan-o-cha, is pleased. Thailand has now improved its standing to the 43rd position among 166 countries from…

  • World NewsSelfie with unconscious victim sparks outrage across social media

    Selfie with unconscious victim sparks outrage across social media

    In a chilling incident, a female tourist sparked outrage when she took a smiling selfie with an unconscious person in China. The incident which occurred at Chunshenjian, a public park at Xihuyuan in Uxie City, Jiangsu province, China, sparked widespread criticism online as the woman blatantly disrespected the person’s distressing situation. The woman was casually walking through the park when she…

  • Thailand NewsCounterfeit caper in northeast Thailand: Scammer’s fake money fiasco sends a warning to the community

    Counterfeit caper in northeast Thailand: Scammer’s fake money fiasco sends a warning to the community

    A cautionary tale has emerged from the local community in northeast Thailand involving a scammer using counterfeit money for purchases. The perpetrator paid with a fake 1,000 baht banknote and received 903 baht in change. Around 1pm yesterday, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chedchai Chaisaeng, an acting inquiry officer of Chai Wan Police Station in Udon Thani, was visited by local retailer Prapaphon,…

  • China NewsDaughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China

    Daughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China

    In an unusual event that sparked widespread interest, a family in China held a divorce celebration for their daughter with fireworks and a cake cutting, signalling a departure from traditional norms surrounding marriage breakdowns. The changing attitudes of the modern era have lessened the stigma attached to divorce, making it now less of a daunting prospect than in the past.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai-twister alert: Storm swirls promised over next 24 hours

    Thai-twister alert: Storm swirls promised over next 24 hours

    The Meteorological Department forecasts a 24-hour Thailand weather shift starting this morning, caused by a storm passing over northern and northeast Thailand. The low-pressure trough pushing in from northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin, along with the continual southwest monsoon, have increased rainfall across northern, northeastern, and eastern Thailand, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. Central and southern Thailand…

  • Bangkok NewsFatal gas cylinder explosion kills student during fire drill in Bangkok

    Fatal gas cylinder explosion kills student during fire drill in Bangkok

    A terrifying gas cylinder explosion at a school in Bangkok’s Nang Loeng area during a fire drill resulted in a student’s death and the injury of several others. Despite swift medical assistance from teachers and fellow students, the severity of the event led to tragic consequences. The local authorities were alerted about the incident by the school’s security staff. The…

  • Thailand NewsViral spectre sensation: Young girl’s chilling ghost encounter haunts the Internet with over 3 million views

    Viral spectre sensation: Young girl’s chilling ghost encounter haunts the Internet with over 3 million views

    A video capturing a young girl’s encounter with a ghost in the midst of the day has taken the Internet by storm, with views exceeding three million. The footage was posted by TikTok user @nnlsenseless and in it, the girl is seen standing on a staircase, claiming she can see a ghost. The caption of the now-viral clip says… “My…

  • Road deathsDouble bereavement: Car collision kills woman days after mother’s funeral

    Double bereavement: Car collision kills woman days after mother’s funeral

    A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 65 year old Thai woman, Sakorn, amid the grieving period for her mother’s funeral. The incident has reportedly piled sorrow on the family who were just recovering from their recent loss. The accident occurred at around 8am today, on the road connecting Nakhon Si Thammarat and Pak Phanang. The investigating officers…

  • Thailand NewsPicture perfect scandal: Bangkok governor addresses leaked intimate photos

    Picture perfect scandal: Bangkok governor addresses leaked intimate photos

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt addressed intimate pictures of him with an unnamed woman that were circulated on social media. These pictures showed the 57 year old Bangkok chief kissing a blonde woman in a restaurant. Chadchart today admitted that the photographs were taken in a private setting and unrelated to his role as Governor of Bangkok in any way. He…