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 worker reveals his heroic hound Bright saved his life in Israel

    Thai worker reveals his heroic hound Bright saved his life in Israel

    A Thai worker in Israel posted a touching story about how his pet dog, Bright, saved his life from an ambush. The worker, identified as @now__january__1993 on TikTok, is preparing to return to Thailand and hopes to bring the dog back with him. In the posted clip, The Thai worker revealed that he raised Bright from a puppy and is…

  • China NewsHeartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    Heartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    A shocking divorce tale has emerged from Siyang in Hubei province, China, where a man discovered his wife’s shocking secret: their child was fathered by another man. The man, known as Wang, was a poor rural worker who quit school after primary education to work on the farm. A lack of romantic prospects concerned his mother. Eventually, he was introduced…

  • China NewsPortion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    A seven year old boy from China started eating from a small bowl, instead of the usual dish, as a result of being teased about being fat by his schoolmates. The boy’s mother expressed feelings of amusement and sympathy upon observing her son’s unusual method of portion control. The mother recounted that when her son returned from school one day,…

  • China NewsIrresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    A landlord was left in utter shock when some irresponsible tenants, who had rented her property for five days, disappeared without any prior notice in Liaocheng, located in the Shandong Province of China. The unfortunate aftermath of their irresponsible tenancy included a foul stench in the home and the bed soaked in blood. The landlord shared the incident online, revealing…

  • Thailand NewsThai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Thai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly eyeing the predictive powers of Lottery Plus show, Lottery Trend, which has revealed the four zodiac signs with the highest chances of winning the first prize. The show also shared lottery numbers suggested by Grandfather Sri Sutho, a famed lottery guru. The show’s host, known as Doctor Boy, clarified the zodiac signs most likely to enjoy…

  • Thailand NewsFishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    Fishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    A woman was shocked to discover a four-legged creature, initially mistaken for fermented fish, in her ordered salmon salad. The incident shared on a Facebook group focused on consumers has since sparked widespread online concern. The woman purchased a salmon salad with a separate serving of fermented fish sauce. On pouring out the sauce, she found a creature that, at…

  • Thailand NewsScrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    Scrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    The lottery trends for today’s highly anticipated draw are under scrutiny as the top numbers and news highlights have been circulating. TikTok user nid8857, from Pattum Royal Technical Solar Salt, shared a video on their account revealing five lucky numbers from the Chinese calendar: 951, 4536, 3943, 942, 015. In other lottery news, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Settha Thavisin,…

  • Thailand NewsGiant turtle brings luck to actor Champ Yasothon with promise of lottery win

    Giant turtle brings luck to actor Champ Yasothon with promise of lottery win

    Today, extraordinary events were reported by Nattawiroj Suwannaraj, known as Champ Yasothon, a 55 year old actor from Bang Fai Film, a well-known comedy production house. A female golden turtle was reported to have entered his house, seen as a sign of significant-good fortune. This series of events links back to a previous incident when a golden turtle was spotted at…

  • Thailand NewsThai restaurant’s job ad goes viral for unique qualifications and high salary

    Thai restaurant’s job ad goes viral for unique qualifications and high salary

    A Thai restaurant, Xin Rong, has announced several job vacancies, offering a salary range of 70,000 to 90,000 baht. The positions available include clean-up crew, customer service staff, and kitchen staff. The announcement became a viral sensation on social media due to the high starting salary. However, the job listings also come with a peculiar list of qualifications. The restaurant…

  • Thailand NewsUnusual banana tree fruits from trunk, sparks lottery fever in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Unusual banana tree fruits from trunk, sparks lottery fever in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A banana tree in Nakhon Ratchasima province has caught the attention of locals due to its unusual fruiting pattern. The tree, located in a garden in Bua Yai district, has been found to bear fruit from the middle of its trunk rather than the usual top. The tree’s 62 year old owner, Oranwan, led reporters to the curious sight in…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker pays 50,000 baht for flight home amid conflict zone chaos

    Thai worker pays 50,000 baht for flight home amid conflict zone chaos

    A Thai worker who paid for his own flight back home to Thailand revealed the dire situation in a conflict-ridden zone. He disclosed that several of his friends who lost their lives could not be repatriated due to ongoing identity verification. He decided to take matters into his own hands, spending over 50,000 baht (US$1,377) on his journey home. According…

  • World NewsVietnamese man pays for wife’s motorcycle with two years’ worth of saved change

    Vietnamese man pays for wife’s motorcycle with two years’ worth of saved change

    A 36 year old man from Ho Chi Minh City created a stir on Vietnam’s social networks recently. He brought a backpack filled with a meticulously arranged stack of banknotes to a motorcycle shop. The backpack weighed a hefty 11 kilograms and contained approximately 32,769,000 Vietnamese Dong (approximately 48,000 baht) (US$ 1,322) that he had saved over two years. This…

  • Thailand NewsBang Na mall escalator accident injures child, prompts safety protocol questions

    Bang Na mall escalator accident injures child, prompts safety protocol questions

    A four year old girl suffered injuries after her foot got stuck in the escalator at a shopping mall in Bang Na. Despite the swift response of the mall’s personnel, the rescue operation was delayed due to confusion about which part of the escalator to dismantle. The incident occurred yesterday evening and resulted in medical costs exceeding 7,000 baht for…

  • Thailand NewsWealthy Thai heiress discovers she’s biologically unrelated to parents after DNA test

    Wealthy Thai heiress discovers she’s biologically unrelated to parents after DNA test

    A privileged young woman, born to a wealthy family, has discovered she is not biologically related to her parents. Despite growing up in a loving household, she was often told by friends and neighbours that she bore no resemblance to her parents. This eventually led her to undertake a DNA test, which confirmed that she was not their biological child.…

  • China NewsHygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    Hygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    The self-service ice cream scoop at buffet restaurants has recently become a subject of heated online discussion. A Chinese netizen declared in the Facebook group ●【爆怨公社】● that the water in which the ice cream scoop is kept at many hot pot restaurants is never replaced, leaving a residue of ice cream floating on top. This sparked a debate on whether…

  • World NewsVietnamese restaurant’s eating challenge sparks outrage as owner gripes over girl’s win

    Vietnamese restaurant’s eating challenge sparks outrage as owner gripes over girl’s win

    A restaurant’s promotional eating challenge in Vietnam has sparked controversy on social media. The challenge involved consuming two trays of fried chicken within 90 minutes, with the reward being five million dong. However, the owner’s reaction to a young girl completing the challenge has ignited criticism from netizens. Restaurants often create promotions or games to attract customers, setting various rules…

  • Thailand NewsThai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Thai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a member of the Future Forward Party and chairman of the Military Commission, revealed a six-pronged policy framework for the Military Commission of the House of Representatives, aimed at scrutinising the military budget and streamlining troop size. According to a Facebook post by Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, the Military Commission of the House of Representatives convened a meeting yesterday, at…

  • Thailand NewsThai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    Thai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    For new parents, getting their child to sleep can be a challenging task as each child is unique and requires different care, including their own unique bedtime routine. Recently, a young father shared his unorthodox method of lulling his child to sleep, which didn’t involve singing lullabies or rocking the child around the room. Instead, he would stand, sway, and…

  • Thailand NewsHospital reunion: Patient cheered up by former nursing school classmates

    Hospital reunion: Patient cheered up by former nursing school classmates

    A patient in a hospital, typically a place associated with discomfort, was found cheerfully surrounded by a group of radiant nurses, causing quite a hospital reunion stir. The patient, a young man, and these nurses share a unique bond – they were all classmates in nursing school, where the majority were female students. The young man was not just one…

  • China NewsIntruder demands cash gift at Chinese wedding, groom’s leg held hostage

    Intruder demands cash gift at Chinese wedding, groom’s leg held hostage

    A peculiar woman made an unusual demand at a Chinese wedding in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. She grabbed the groom’s leg, knelt and refused to let go until she was given a red envelope (a traditional monetary gift). The groom found himself in an embarrassing situation when an unknown middle-aged woman invaded his wedding reception. She clung to his…

  • Thailand NewsTragic death of Thai police recruit prompts investigation into training methods

    Tragic death of Thai police recruit prompts investigation into training methods

    A tragic incident occurred during a police training exercise, leading to the death of a 26 year old recruit. The incident took place at Than Muk Camp in Sadao district, Songkhla province. After the recruit, Pakorn, also known as Byte, collapsed during a 10-kilometre run on Monday, October 9 his instructor ordered him to complete the run, leading to his…

  • Crime NewsTeen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    Teen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    A 19 year old man was apprehended for smuggling 13 illegal migrant workers in a pickup truck that he claimed to have borrowed from his father under the pretence of visiting his girlfriend. Phinwit Udomphon, an officer from the Ayutthaya Provincial Police, stated that efforts to curb the smuggling of illegal workers into Bangkok and its surrounding provinces continue unabated.…

  • Thailand NewsToll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    Toll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    The upcoming holiday tomorrow, October 13, has led the Thailand Expressway Authority (TEA), under the Ministry of Transport, to waive toll charges on three major expressways, covering a total of 60 toll gates. The decision was made to facilitate travel on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, a public holiday as declared by…

  • China NewsHeart-wrenching wedding shock: Guest sees ex-husband marrying best friend

    Heart-wrenching wedding shock: Guest sees ex-husband marrying best friend

    A heart-wrenching wedding shock unfolded at a wedding in Hubei, China, when a guest recognised her former husband on the stage next to the bride, her best friend. The woman, who had severed all contact with her ex-spouse post-divorce, was unable to contain her emotions and broke down in tears. The woman shared her distressing story while attending her best…

  • World NewsCzech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)

    Czech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)

    A terrifying encounter was experienced by an anonymous couple who had checked into an ageing three-star hotel in Plzeň, the capital of the Pilsen Region in the Czech Republic. The couple was shocked to discover several hundred bats sharing their room when they woke up. The couple explained that due to the warm weather on the night of their stay,…

  • Thailand NewsSticky situation: Jammed escalator laces up shocking Chiang Mai mall incident

    Sticky situation: Jammed escalator laces up shocking Chiang Mai mall incident

    A shopping mall incident shocked consumers in Chiang Mai today after a female student’s shoelace was sucked into an escalator. The student, who was visibly panicked, had to remove her shoe and jump off the escalator to escape the potential danger. A cleaning staff member who noticed the incident promptly pressed the emergency stop button, halting the escalator’s operations amidst…

  • World NewsUdderly unexpected: Buffalo blunders by swallowing gold necklace

    Udderly unexpected: Buffalo blunders by swallowing gold necklace

    An unsuspecting buffalo in Washim, Maharashtra, India, swallowed a gold necklace after its owner accidentally served it on a plate. The woman, a buffalo caretaker, removed her necklace to take a shower, inadvertently placing it on a plate laden with yellow beans and a copious amount of husks. Upon completing her shower and laundry, she presented another plate of food…

  • China NewsYoung Chinese bar server marries boss 16 years his senior, sparking social media debate on age and status

    Young Chinese bar server marries boss 16 years his senior, sparking social media debate on age and status

    A 22 year old Chinese bar server’s decision to marry a 38 year old woman sparked a fierce online debate about the gaps in age and social status. The groom, an attractive young man who works as a bar server, surprised his parents with his choice of bride, initially thought to be his mother-in-law due to her age. The groom,…

  • China NewsNurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community

    Mysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community

    A mysterious death shook the community when a 54 year old woman was found lifeless in her single-story room in Tung Community, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province. The woman, Inthiporn, was found lying on her back, her arms rigid, with foam around her mouth. No signs of physical assault were detected on her body. Inthiporn’s 42 year old partner,…