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 NewsMeet Ivana Kurniawati, wife and supporter MFP’s Rangsiman Rome

    Meet Ivana Kurniawati, wife and supporter MFP’s Rangsiman Rome

    A fascinating aspect of Thai politics recently emerged in the online world when photos of Rangsiman Rome, a Move Forward Party List MP, began circulating. Instead of focusing solely on Rangsiman, many netizens became intrigued by the beautiful woman standing behind him in a black outfit, Ivana Kurniawati, the stunning Indonesian wife of Rangsiman. Ivana recently married the 30 year…

  • Thailand NewsBeijing woman catches subway harasser, awaits police while holding him

    Beijing woman catches subway harasser, awaits police while holding him

    A woman in Beijing bravely stood up against a man who sexually harassed her on a subway train, grabbing his collar and taking him to the police herself. The South China Morning Post reported that the incident took place on May 9 at the East Sihui subway station in the Chinese capital. Initially, the woman tried to evade the man,…

  • Thailand NewsThai resident hissed off after home turned into a snake pit

    Thai resident hissed off after home turned into a snake pit

    In a bizarre incident, a Thai resident discovered that his home was turned into a snake pit by a horde of green snakes after his Naga statue fell to the ground in Rayong, Thailand. The family sought assistance from rescue workers who managed to capture 13 snakes while six others escaped. The snakes found refuge in various parts of the…

  • Thailand NewsThai election sparks lottery frenzy for party number predictions

    Thai election sparks lottery frenzy for party number predictions

    The frenzied search for Thai lottery tickets bearing numbers of key political players has heightened as the results from the unofficial General Election yesterday indicate that the Move Forward Party (MFP) leads in government formation with the support of the For Thailand Party. Lottery fans are seeking numbers corresponding to both parties, the number 31 for the MFP and the…

  • World NewsIndian bride murdered by groom on wedding day shocks nation

    Indian bride murdered by groom on wedding day shocks nation

    A shocking case has emerged of an Indian bride being murdered on her wedding day, with the appalling revelation that the culprit was the groom. This horrifying incident has left the public in disbelief and distraught. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the incident took place on Thursday, May 4, coinciding with the wedding day of the 21…

  • Thailand NewsLast bend before government lottery award: Popular numbers for May 16 draw

    Last bend before government lottery award: Popular numbers for May 16 draw

    As the final date draws near for the Government Lottery Awards’ session tomorrow, lottery enthusiasts are eagerly searching for the most appealing and successful numbers. In this round, let’s discern which numbers will be most sought after by gamblers, based on the top-selling numbers from Jumanee Lottery. Examining past lottery results on Tuesdays, May’s lottery statistics, and results from the…

  • World NewsLittle girl asks her aunt to sleep with her father, leaving family speechless

    Little girl asks her aunt to sleep with her father, leaving family speechless

    An endearing conversation between a young girl and her aunt caused a stir on social media due to the child’s candid and unexpected request. The incident took place in Hubei Province, China, in a primary school-aged girl’s home when the family welcomed the girl’s mother’s older sister for a visit. The youngster and her aunt had been enjoying each other’s…

  • Thailand NewsLottery predictions for May 16: Thai lucky numbers and tips

    Lottery predictions for May 16: Thai lucky numbers and tips

    Top lottery predictions include a variety of prominent sources this week. Let’s take a look at some of the most standout tips and stories that have been gathered for your enjoyment. Mother River’s winning Numbers unveiled Mother River’s winning numbers for the draw tomorrow have been revealed, featuring a five-dentist number, two-digit numbers 45, 46, 56, three-digit number 456, and…

  • Thailand NewsStorm damages Sukhothai polling station, officials flee with ballot boxes and 2 injured

    Storm damages Sukhothai polling station, officials flee with ballot boxes and 2 injured

    A severe storm caused significant damage to a polling station in Sukhothai, Thailand, yesterday, injuring two officials and forcing them to quickly gather and secure voting materials. The incident took place at Polling Station No. 22, Area 4, located in the multi-purpose building of Sri Satchanalai Municipal School, in Sri Satchanalai District. Upon arriving, reporters discovered the remains of several…

  • Thailand NewsThai postal company transports and delivers pre-election ballots for Thai elections 2022 with 100% coverage

    Thai postal company transports and delivers pre-election ballots for Thai elections 2022 with 100% coverage

    Yesterday Thai Postal Company Limited announced through social media that they have successfully delivered and distributed 100% of the advance General Election ballots both within Thailand and overseas for the upcoming 2026 elections. The transportation was completed using more than 500 vehicles and implemented strict security measures, including the use of GPS systems to monitor the path of the transport…

  • Thailand NewsSeriphisut acknowledges election results, citing disapproval of military rule

    Seriphisut acknowledges election results, citing disapproval of military rule

    Seriphisut, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, acknowledged the General Election results and congratulated the pro-democratic parties in a press conference after more than 20% of the votes were counted. He expressed hope that the Pheu Thai and Move Forward Party (MFP) parties would form a coalition government without needing support from other parties. This comes as the election…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok voting area with large army presence sees crowding and long qeues

    Bangkok voting area with large army presence sees crowding and long qeues

    Army members flocked to vote at Bangkok‘s Dusit district polling station, while the public complained about long queues and inadequate facilities for over 6,500 people. The atmosphere at the voting site Health Service Centre 38 was bustling and hectic since the polls opened today at 8am. This location, with eight polling stations, has a total of 6,506 eligible voters, with…

  • Central Thailand NewsThai student gives birth and hides baby on fire escape

    Thai student gives birth and hides baby on fire escape

    A 19 year old Thai student left her newborn baby on a fire escape after giving birth, having kept her pregnancy a secret from friends and family. Her 19 year old boyfriend found out only after discovering the baby on the fire escape. This morning police in the city of Pak Kret in Nonthaburi province received reports from concerned citizens…

  • Bangkok NewsIntimidation by armed men against anti-cannabis rally in Bangkok

    Intimidation by armed men against anti-cannabis rally in Bangkok

    Former politician Chuwit Kamolvisit led a team to file a complaint after being threatened by a group of men with guns during an anti-cannabis rally in Bangkok. The 61 year old claimed that some wore logo shirts of the Thai Pride Party (Bhumjaithai Party), with live broadcast footage as evidence. Chuwit led his team to file a complaint at Phaya…

  • China NewsFour men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    Four men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    When a baby is born, it’s not uncommon to see people anxiously waiting outside the delivery room, hoping for good news. However, it’s rare to witness four men all claiming to be the father of the same baby. A pregnant Chinese woman experienced sudden abdominal pain despite not yet reaching her due date. Her family quickly took her to the hospital.…

  • China NewsBride chains groom’s wrists to make him attend wedding

    Bride chains groom’s wrists to make him attend wedding

    A bizarre incident involving a bride and groom caught the attention of a large crowd in Xian, China. The bride, dressed in her wedding gown, was seen attempting to pull a chain wrapped around the bound wrists of her would-be groom, who was lying on the floor, trying to hold onto the chain, and refusing to be dragged away. The…

  • Thailand NewsAmnesty highlights importance of upcoming general election for Thai politicians to protect and promote human rights

    Amnesty highlights importance of upcoming general election for Thai politicians to protect and promote human rights

    Amnesty highlights the upcoming general elections in Thailand, set for 14 May, as a crucial opportunity for political parties and candidates to publicly commit to protecting and promoting human rights, including the rights of disadvantaged groups, civil society, and young people. Chanathip Thitiyakarunwong, a regional researcher for Amnesty International in Thailand, emphasized that the new Thai government must guarantee that…

  • Thailand NewsSoldier punished for political post in Whatsapp group

    Soldier punished for political post in Whatsapp group

    The 4th Army Area Command has imposed penalties, including 30 days of imprisonment and suspension of annual salary increments, on a soldier who posted politically biased messages on a Line group, contravening an order by the Army Commander to maintain political neutrality. The army spokesperson, Second Lieutenant Paramote Promin, announced disciplinary measures against a soldier for inappropriate political conduct and…

  • Thailand NewsExploring the peace corps’ sixty-year history in Thailand

    Exploring the peace corps’ sixty-year history in Thailand

    The Peace Corps is a United States agency established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to promote peace and friendship worldwide. Peace Corps volunteers have been working in Thailand since 1962, assisting Thai government agencies in various fields. Currently, they operate in two main projects: Teacher Collaboration for Development and Youth Development. Over 5,500 volunteers have worked with Thai…

  • Thailand NewsOver 300,000 advance voting ballots unreadable due to handwriting issues in Thai election

    Over 300,000 advance voting ballots unreadable due to handwriting issues in Thai election

    Pattharaporn Tan-ngam, a journalist for Thai PBS, posted a shocking video clip on her personal Facebook account, which featured an interview with Pongsatorn Wisetsuwan, the Deputy Managing Director of Thailand Post Co. Ltd. In the video, Pongsatorn revealed that over 300,000 already-cast ballots from the advance voting conducted on April 7 were unreadable due to poor handwriting on the envelopes.…

  • Thailand NewsChinese mother laughs as son smuggles her gold bracelet as a gift for his preschool crush

    Chinese mother laughs as son smuggles her gold bracelet as a gift for his preschool crush

    A video of a Chinese boy admitting to taking his mother’s gold bracelet to primary school has gone viral online. In the clip, a young boy can be seen confessing to his mother that he took her valuable jewellery, worth nearly 48,000 baht (US$1,540), to school to give to his girlfriend. The mother’s laughter as she questions her son has…

  • Thailand NewsRare ceremony for Jao Por Xiang Do brings luck and excitement to Surin community after 10 years

    Rare ceremony for Jao Por Xiang Do brings luck and excitement to Surin community after 10 years

    Yesterday, at 9am, more than 1,000 participants gathered for a ceremony at the Seiang Do Shrine near the Huay Kaew water storage in Rattnaburi, Surin province. This ritual was a part of the annual Boon Bang Fai ceremony for Surin province’s Ban Phue community in Rattanaburi. It serves to preserve ancient cultural traditions and is being held for the first…

  • Thailand NewsThai father and son’s hilarious new alphabets video goes viral

    Thai father and son’s hilarious new alphabets video goes viral

    Internet users have had a good laugh at a new dimension of the Thai alphabet, where the child misinterpreted certain characters, and a father got a taste of karma from his son. Reportedly, a mother from the Sam Yaek area in Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province, posted a highly amusing video clip of a father teaching his son, named Nong…

  • Thailand NewsLottery predictions for May 16: Exploring prominent numbers and news stories

    Lottery predictions for May 16: Exploring prominent numbers and news stories

    In recent lottery news, various prominent numbers and stories have been making headlines and The Thaiger has compiled the most interesting updates for readers to ponder over. In one piece of news, a TikTok user under the account ‘nid8857,’ posted a video sharing five sets of Chinese calendar lottery numbers: 549, 4951, 240, 920, and 346. Another story that has…

  • Thailand NewsSrisuwan demands 1 million compensation after being assaulted while filing complaint

    Srisuwan demands 1 million compensation after being assaulted while filing complaint

    Srisuwan, a complainant, now claims one million baht in damages after being physically assaulted for the second time while filing a complaint. He reports that he does not want an apology from the attacker and is determined to pursue the matter in court. Srisuwan has contacted Thung Song Hong police to investigate a case against a man who punched him…

  • Thailand NewsNetizens stunned by sudden death of 76 year old deaf, mute woman saved from train accident

    Netizens stunned by sudden death of 76 year old deaf, mute woman saved from train accident

    Netizens yesterday were shocked to learn about the sudden death of a 76 year old deaf and mute woman, who was previously saved from being struck by a train. Her funeral took place recently. A TikTok user named aphit_surat6 posted a clip informing followers of the sad news. The old woman, who had become the subject of a heartwarming story…

  • Thailand NewsLatest update on ITV status and legal disputes in Thailand

    Latest update on ITV status and legal disputes in Thailand

    According to the latest updates on the status of the troubled television station ITV, the company ceased operating in March 2007. However, they have maintained their status as a legal entity to continue their legal battle against the Prime Minister’s Office. This information comes from a post on the Facebook page of Anupong Chaiyariti, the deputy director of the Thai…

  • Thailand NewsFormer airline pilot arrested for secretly filming women and selling clips in private group

    Former airline pilot arrested for secretly filming women and selling clips in private group

    Police arrested a former pilot of a prominent airline for deceiving young women and secretly recording them in compromising situations, then selling the videos in a private group online. Nearly 30 victims have been discovered, prompting further investigation into the case. Authorities reported raiding two locations in Bangkok and Chanthaburi province yesterday. The first location was the residence of Phatrawit,…

  • Thailand NewsWoman seeks help from restaurant owner as man threatens her with violence and gun

    Woman seeks help from restaurant owner as man threatens her with violence and gun

    A woman in distress sought help from a food vendor, who drove away a threatening man, earning praise from social media users. The incident took place in Hat Yai city’s food court when a terrified woman entered a restaurant to ask for help, followed by a man on a motorcycle. The man verbally abused the woman and threatened to hit…

  • Thailand NewsWild elephant tramples woman to death in front of officials, shooting two magazines fails to stop the attack

    Wild elephant tramples woman to death in front of officials, shooting two magazines fails to stop the attack

    In a devastating incident, a woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in front of wildlife officials in Wang Chan District, Rayong. Even after firing two magazines of bullets, the authorities could not stop the charging animal, which was extremely fast and caught everyone off-guard. The tragic event occurred at a palm plantation in the district, where 40…