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.
  • China NewsMan abandoned by family starves to death in Guangdong

    Man abandoned by family starves to death in Guangdong

    A shocking incident unfolded in Guangdong province, China, when a man named A (pseudonym), suffering from a severe illness, was abandoned by his wife and daughter, leading to his tragic death. A, a resident of Foshan City, Guangdong, China, lived a content life with his wife and daughter until he became bedridden in early 2018. Neighbours often heard his wife’s…

  • China NewsBeggar assault by a young woman in China sparks public outrage

    Beggar assault by a young woman in China sparks public outrage

    An assault on an 80 year old beggar by a young woman in broad daylight in the province of Jiangsu, China, yesterday sparked public outrage. The man had approached the woman, who was dressed in a long-sleeved white shirt, to ask for money. Not only did the woman refuse to give him any money but she viciously slapped him several…

  • Thailand NewsGreen pioneer leaves earthly roots: Thai environmentalist branches out at 77

    Green pioneer leaves earthly roots: Thai environmentalist branches out at 77

    The notable Thai environmentalist and tree-planting fanatic, dubbed Dab Wichai, passed away at the age of 77 yesterday. Wichai Suriyuth, better known as Dab Wichai, was renowned for planting over two million trees in Prang Ku district, Sisaket Province. His efforts transformed a once barren forest into a thriving eco-haven. Born on August 3, 1946, in Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket…

  • Thailand NewsNorthern lights illusion debunked by biology professor

    Northern lights illusion debunked by biology professor

    The spectacle of Northern Lights appearing in Kaeng Krachan National Park was debunked by biology professor, Jessada Denduangboriphan from Chulalongkorn University, who confirmed that such a natural phenomenon could not occur in Thailand. Through a post on Facebook, Jessada clarified the misconceptions surrounding the strange green lights observed over Phanern Thung Mountain in Kaeng Krachan National Park on the night…

  • Thailand NewsVehicle swept into waterfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat rains

    Vehicle swept into waterfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat rains

    Amid incessant rainfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a vehicle was swept away by a powerful stream of water, causing a young interior decorator to plunge into a waterfall. The incident occurred around 10am today at a flooded water gate between Moo 6 and Moo 1, Thon Hong Subdistrict, Phrom Khiri District. This resulted from the continuous rain that began yesterday…

  • China NewsChinese butcher deboning lamb with mouth sparks outrage

    Chinese butcher deboning lamb with mouth sparks outrage

    A video clip showing a Chinese butcher in Anhui province, Eastern China, using his mouth to debone raw lamb has caused an uproar on Chinese social media, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The butcher asserts that this technique has been in practice for several decades and can be executed without contaminating the meat with saliva…

  • Thailand NewsViral TikTok video: Woman ends relationship over safety concern

    Viral TikTok video: Woman ends relationship over safety concern

    A viral TikTok video shared by a woman explaining her decision to end a relationship with a man she had been dating for a month has gone viral, amassing over 13.3 million views. The woman, a user of the social networking platform TikTok, known as @jadealyzaee, ended the relationship due to the man’s disregard for her safety. In the viral…

  • China NewsDog leash drama: Woman leading boyfriend sparks debate in China

    Dog leash drama: Woman leading boyfriend sparks debate in China

    A video clip of a young woman leading her boyfriend on a dog leash while shopping has sparked a heated online debate in China. The woman was seen making her boyfriend crawl on the street and berating him to move faster when he struggled to keep up. The young woman had attached a dog leash around the young man’s neck,…

  • China NewsUnconventional love story: Woman marries younger man

    Unconventional love story: Woman marries younger man

    A 50 year old woman recently revealed her unconventional love story, explaining how her marriage to a 26 year old man was a result of his desire to repay her kindness. The woman, a successful businesswoman, used to donate money to underprivileged students, one of whom was her current husband. The woman noted that their relationship wasn’t simply a case…

  • China NewsShocking truth revealed about nutritionally poor meals at Chinese kindergarten

    Shocking truth revealed about nutritionally poor meals at Chinese kindergarten

    A shocking truth behind the school meals provided at a kindergarten in Hui Zhou, Guangdong province, China, was exposed by a concerned mother. The incident, which quickly gained interest online, unfolded when the mother decided to check on her child’s lunch at the kindergarten. Upon arrival, she was shocked to find that her child’s meal consisted only of white rice…

  • World NewsTeenager surprises sister with massive gold necklace at her wedding

    Teenager surprises sister with massive gold necklace at her wedding

    At a wedding ceremony, a 15 year old boy stunned the attendees by presenting his sister with a large gold necklace as a surprise gift. The news quickly spread across Vietnam’s online world, leaving netizens with a mix of shock and amusement. The video clip showing this surprising incident was shared widely on social networks. The footage revealed a young…

  • Crime NewsTragedy unfolds as Thai official Kawinna’s ex-husband confesses to her murder

    Tragedy unfolds as Thai official Kawinna’s ex-husband confesses to her murder

    The disappearance of Kawinna, or Fon, a 39 year old official from the Tambon Administration Organization (TAO) in Ban Na San, Surat Thani, ended in tragedy. Last seen on November 13, the mystery surrounding her disappearance unravelled when her 39 year old ex-husband, Prasitporn, confessed to her murder. Prasitporn, who was the last person to see Kawinna alive, initially told…

  • China NewsUnveiling 2023’s happiest cities in China: Chenzhou and Hangzhou take the lead

    Unveiling 2023’s happiest cities in China: Chenzhou and Hangzhou take the lead

    The annual 2023 China’s Happiest Cities conference was held in Chenzhou, the capital of Hunan province, revealing China‘s happiest cities of the year yesterday (November 24). The top 10 happiest cities, including Chenzhou, a UNESCO creative city for gastronomy, and Hangzhou, once praised as a paradise city by Italian traveller Marco Polo, were disclosed. In addition to Chenzhou and Hangzhou,…

  • Thailand NewsMalaysian woman seeks second wife for high-demand husband for 20,000 baht

    Malaysian woman seeks second wife for high-demand husband for 20,000 baht

    A 28 year old Malaysian woman caused quite a stir when she anonymously announced her intentions to find a second wife for her husband. She cited her husband’s high sexual needs due to work stress as the reason for this unconventional arrangement. The woman’s engineer husband, who earns a salary of 18,000 Malaysian Ringgit (136,000 baht), is struggling with high…

  • China NewsChinese father shows confidence in son’s future despite poor grades

    Chinese father shows confidence in son’s future despite poor grades

    Even with a son who has the worst grades in his class, a Chinese father stood firm in a parent meeting, voicing his belief in a bright future for his child. The meeting took place at a primary school in Chingtao, Shantung province, China, where the father of the worst student in the class received commendations from other parents for…

  • World NewsDiary decoded: Anne Frank’s secrets unveiled, hidden jokes, sex and unexpected lessons revealed with digital discovery

    Diary decoded: Anne Frank’s secrets unveiled, hidden jokes, sex and unexpected lessons revealed with digital discovery

    Hidden jokes and sex education have been revealed from the previously undisclosed content of Anne Frank’s diary, thanks to digital technology. The mysterious brown-paper-covered pages of the diary offered a unique perspective of a 13 year old Jewish girl during World War II. Researchers from the Anne Frank Museum, War, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies Institute of the Netherlands, and Huygens…

  • Crime NewsTeenage love rivalry ends in brutal murder in southern Thailand

    Teenage love rivalry ends in brutal murder in southern Thailand

    The brutal murder of a 16 year old boy has been traced back to a love rivalry over a 14 year old girl. The victim was reportedly beaten by a gang of youths around his age in a shocking incident that took place in the Thung Song district of Nakhon Si Thammarat. On November 19, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jittinan Suwanchatree…

  • Thailand NewsWat Suan Kaew’s head monk offers ‘face down’ charms for 10 baht

    Wat Suan Kaew’s head monk offers ‘face down’ charms for 10 baht

    The head monk of Wat Suan Kaew, Bang Len subdistrict, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi, is distributing face down charms to remind Buddhists to use morality, concentration, and wisdom in their battle against greed, anger, and delusion. The charms are available to the public participating in merit-making at the temple or for a donation of 10 baht each to share with…

  • World NewsEnglish antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    English antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    An English antique collector discovered a treasure trove after purchasing a deceased friend’s furniture for 7,000 pounds (309,000 baht). Initially, the antique collector, Alex Archbold, only wished to acquire the piano used by the late Bette Joan Rac, better known as Madame Rac, for her music lessons. However, upon entering the house, he stumbled upon a jackpot: a house filled…

  • China NewsSchoolboy in China chooses forest nap over long bus wait igniting nationwide reflection

    Schoolboy in China chooses forest nap over long bus wait igniting nationwide reflection

    An eight year old schoolboy disappeared whilst waiting for his school bus sparking a frantic search for several hours. Eventually, he was found sleeping in a nearby forest. Upon waking, he explained that he had decided to sleep there because of the long wait for the school bus. The incident happened in the city of Xi’an, China, and drew significant attention from…

  • Road deathsElderly man dies in car crash en route to funeral in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    Elderly man dies in car crash en route to funeral in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    A 72 year old man lost his life in a fatal car crash while on his way to help organise a funeral. His vehicle crashed into an electricity pole in the middle of a road. The car crash accident occurred on Highway 309, near the Plan Poon u-turn in Phutthao subdistrict, Bang Pahan district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.…

  • Thailand NewsUnexpected love sprouts in the cabbage aisle: A market trip blossoms into a captivating romance

    Unexpected love sprouts in the cabbage aisle: A market trip blossoms into a captivating romance

    A captivating incident surfaced on social media when a woman revealed her market visit to buy cabbages, which turned into an unexpected romance. Unable to find cabbages of her preference, the woman’s attention was drawn to an attractive young man emerging from a nearby vegetable store, presumed to be the shop owner’s son. The woman intrigued and excited, approached the…

  • Thailand NewsChina: Unsuspecting woman mistakes 1.5 million baht luxury phone for cheap handset

    China: Unsuspecting woman mistakes 1.5 million baht luxury phone for cheap handset

    A woman stumbled upon a luxury phone in Jiangsu province, China, initially assuming it to be a cheap handset for the elderly due to its simplistic design. However, the mobile phone belonged to a businessman and was a luxurious Rolls-Royce of the mobile industry, valued at over 300,000 yuan (1.5 million baht). According to CTWANT, the woman picked up the…

  • Thailand NewsBeauty sizzles: Chon Buri meatball vendor turns heads as her tasty treats go viral

    Beauty sizzles: Chon Buri meatball vendor turns heads as her tasty treats go viral

    A fried meatball vendor in Chon Buri has unexpectedly gone viral due to her beauty. She revealed that she has been selling these meatballs for nearly three years now. The incident came to light when a Facebook fan page, Chon Buri News Today, posted photos of a beautiful woman selling fried meatballs in front of a public park. Once posted,…

  • World NewsScottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    Scottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    A 22 year old mother in Scotland had a chilling encounter when she spotted an intruder crawling out from under her bed via her Baby Monitor app on her mobile phone while she and her one year old son were away visiting a friend. Swiftly, she contacted the police. The monitoring system, installed to keep an eye on her toddler, had…

  • World NewsProduction manager wins over 100,000 million baht in Taiwan Power Lottery

    Production manager wins over 100,000 million baht in Taiwan Power Lottery

    A 50 year old man from Kaohsiung district hit the jackpot of the 27th round of the Taiwan Power Lottery, taking home a whopping 911 million Taiwanese dollars (100,510 million baht). The lottery win prize was won through an online purchase with a meagre 700 Taiwanese dollars (774 baht). Liaw, a lottery shop owner for ten years, recounted an incident…

  • China NewsBlind date rejection sparks debate as Chinese man turns down woman due to her haircut

    Blind date rejection sparks debate as Chinese man turns down woman due to her haircut

    A blind date in China ended abruptly as the man turned down the woman, despite her beauty, due to disliking her haircut. First impressions, especially in romantic pursuits, often hinge on physical appearance, leading some to make snap judgements based on looks alone. The blind date incident sparked online debate in the Chinese social media sphere when a beautiful woman…

  • China NewsWedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate

    Wedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate

    A bride was delighted to receive a large red envelope wedding gift from her ex-boyfriend, the content of which totalled 233 yuan. Despite the sum not being substantial, it displayed sincerity, causing some online commenters to be alarmed, suggesting the amount harbours an ominous meaning. The narrative of inviting former lovers to weddings occasionally provides comedic tales, largely due to…

  • Thailand NewsRayong resident scoops 6 million baht jackpot in Thai government lottery

    Rayong resident scoops 6 million baht jackpot in Thai government lottery

    A resident from Khao Chamao district in Rayong province hit the jackpot, winning the first prize in the Thai government lottery. The 50 year old Rayong resident, Chai Chet, claimed his fortune of 6 million baht after dreaming of his late grandfather. The Thai government lottery’s results were announced yesterday, with the winning number for the first prize being 557990.…

  • China NewsUnexpected love story: Woman finds true connection on the streets

    Unexpected love story: Woman finds true connection on the streets

    A 28 year old woman was evicted from her home by her mother for refusing to attend a matchmaking event, leading her to sleep on the street. In this unexpected love story, she met an audacious young man who proposed to be her boyfriend. The woman was discovered sleeping on the pavement instead of her comfortable bedroom at home. She…