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.
  • World NewsUndercover revelation: Hidden cameras unveil maid’s saucy double life

    Undercover revelation: Hidden cameras unveil maid’s saucy double life

    A startling discovery of some sexy underwear hidden under her pillow led a woman to uncover her maid’s shocking double life via hidden cameras. The woman, known as Wang, and her husband reside in the bustling city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. They lead a comfortable life, with stable executive roles in a company and are proud parents to their…

  • Crime NewsCrash course in deceit: Jobless man’s stunning insurance scam confession reveals 20 staged accidents

    Crash course in deceit: Jobless man’s stunning insurance scam confession reveals 20 staged accidents

    A jobless Chinese man yesterday made a startling insurance scam confession of staging 20 accidents over two years, duping nearly 300,000 baht in compensation. According to The Paper, police from a Public Security Bureau traffic unit, upon investigating the scammer’s accident claims, uncovered a suspicious pattern. The scammer, Chen, had been hit by “right-turning vehicles” 20 times in two years.…

  • Thailand NewsPaws and effect: Cute kitten bottles up Internet love with mind-bending agility (video)

    Paws and effect: Cute kitten bottles up Internet love with mind-bending agility (video)

    An amusing clip of a cute kitten squeezing in and out of a small bottle has captivated netizens, racking up a whopping 49 million views. The agility and flexibility displayed by the cute feline have left viewers in awe. Posted on August 20, 2023, on the TikTok account @cute_cat321, the 15-second video captures a surprising moment where a small cute…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for heavy rainfail and potential flash floods

    Thailand braces for heavy rainfail and potential flash floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy rainfall across various regions of Thailand due to monsoons and low atmospheric pressure. People living in the northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and eastern southern regions of the country have been advised to stay cautious of heavy rainfall and potential flash floods. The monsoon trough is moving across the upper part of northern Thailand…

  • World NewsUS woman travels 4,800km for Scottish wedding, lands at wrong venue

    US woman travels 4,800km for Scottish wedding, lands at wrong venue

    A video has gone viral after a Washington DC native embarked on a 4,800-kilometre journey to attend a friend’s wedding in Glasgow, Scotland, only to arrive at the wrong venue. Arti Mala had travelled for 12 hours, crossing the Atlantic Ocean, to be present at the event. However, upon arrival, she was baffled to see unfamiliar faces at the ceremony.…

  • Thailand NewsTikTok mobile shop owner praised for aiding elderly man with utility bills

    TikTok mobile shop owner praised for aiding elderly man with utility bills

    A TikTok user who runs a mobile phone repair and purchase store made headlines this week for his kindness towards an elderly man that pawns his mobile phone every month to pay his utility bills. The shop owner not only refrains from charging interest but also provides the elderly man with food to take home. The account @5parinyaaek888 posted a…

  • Thailand NewsCar wash scam exposed: TikTok user reveals mechanics stealing parts in viral video in Khon Kaen

    Car wash scam exposed: TikTok user reveals mechanics stealing parts in viral video in Khon Kaen

    A TikTok user’s video showing car wash technicians allegedly stealing car parts has caused an uproar. The clip was accompanied by a warning caption that read… “Took my car to get washed and got my catalytic converter stolen. Saw it with my own eyes, four to five mechanics were working on it enthusiastically. Ended up at the police station.” The…

  • Thailand NewsDrunken motorcyclists plunge into power cable pit on Ladprao road

    Drunken motorcyclists plunge into power cable pit on Ladprao road

    Emergency responders rushed to help two Burmese men after they reportedly plunged their motorcycles into a conduit for power cables on Ladprao Road, located in front of the Lumnai Bar, home to controversial figure Kru Kai Kaew. The unfortunate incident occurred a little after 1am yesterday, due to alleged careless motorcycle riding. The two victims, believed to be intoxicated, had…

  • Thailand NewsRainfall roulette: Heavy downpour forecast for 43 provinces, including Bangkok

    Rainfall roulette: Heavy downpour forecast for 43 provinces, including Bangkok

    According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), heavy rainfall is expected across 43 provinces, including Bangkok, later today. The TMD issued a warning for these regions and cautioned citizens in the affected areas to be aware of potential risks associated with heavy rains. Meanwhile, moderate winds from the southwest are sweeping across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of…

  • Crime NewsDeceitful customer exposed: CCTV reveals scheme to gain free meals in Chinese restaurant

    Deceitful customer exposed: CCTV reveals scheme to gain free meals in Chinese restaurant

    A bizarre incident emerged in a Chinese restaurant where a customer falsely accused an eatery of poor hygiene in Taizhou, China. The claim involved a hair in the food but the Chinese restaurant CCTV revealed a different story. The customer placed her own hair in the dish, trying to blame the restaurant. This patron ordered a few dishes like others…

  • Thailand NewsEmployee treatment: Hotel manager suspended for cruelty to grieving worker

    Employee treatment: Hotel manager suspended for cruelty to grieving worker

    Following a social media uproar about an employee being denied leave during her mother’s final days, a renowned hotel has suspended the manager involved, known as Kob, pending an internal investigation into employee treatment within the workforce. The management also expressed condolences to the grieving employee. A Facebook post showing chat messages between the worker and her supervisor sparked outrage…

  • World NewsChicago festival-goers risk lives for selfies on electrified train tracks

    Chicago festival-goers risk lives for selfies on electrified train tracks

    In an era where selfie culture is prevalent, there have been increasing instances of individuals being drawn to capture images in hazardous situations. A recent case emerged in Oak Park, Chicago, USA at the Ridgeland Green Line station on August 5, around 7.30pm. Three festival-goers decided to pose on electrified train tracks risking their lives for a photograph. One of…

  • World NewsRaw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man

    Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man

    A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…

  • Thailand NewsCondo technician dives into irony: A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last

    Condo technician dives into irony: A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last

    A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. The incident occurred at 1am today when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center in Pattaya, received a distress call from a condo in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province. The call reported…

  • Thailand NewsHeartless boss denies leave to woman grieving mother’s death in Thailand

    Heartless boss denies leave to woman grieving mother’s death in Thailand

    A gripping incident on social media unfolded when a young woman posted an exchange with her heartless boss, where her requests for leave were repeatedly denied – even as her mother lay critically ill and eventually passed away. The woman had to navigate the harsh demands of her job when she was urgently needed at home. The online post narrated…

  • World NewsHiker’s creepy discovery of furry ball bursts into swarm of spiders

    Hiker’s creepy discovery of furry ball bursts into swarm of spiders

    Social media is on fire after a chilling clip emerged of a man stumbling upon a baffling, dark-furred clump lurking in a crevice. Initially thought to be a puppy’s rear, a poke with a stick revealed a grim sight that left the skin crawling on dozens of netizens. Ayer explorando #Alamos# Sonora… lo que parecía ser un animal dormido en…

  • Thailand NewsEscalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store

    Escalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store

    A teenager reportedly injured his leg on an escalator in a department store in the Lam Lukka area of Pathum Thani, Thailand while returning home last night. Passersby found only a single sports shoe, along with a sock, stuck in the escalator. The affected boy, identified as 17 year old Jirapath, had been assisted by department store staff and taken to…

  • Thailand NewsOff-duty nurse and police save woman’s life at Chiang Mai Railway Station

    Off-duty nurse and police save woman’s life at Chiang Mai Railway Station

    An off-duty nurse, aided by railway police, performed life-saving CPR on a woman who collapsed at Chiang Mai Railway Station in northern Thailand. The woman’s relatives are overwhelmed with gratitude, describing the timely intervention as a miracle, stating if she had been delayed at the hospital, she would have been lost forever. According to railway police officer Narongsak Chaitham and…

  • Thailand NewsTraffic police uniform revamp addresses efficiency, nationwide rollout set for mid-September

    Traffic police uniform revamp addresses efficiency, nationwide rollout set for mid-September

    A new uniform for the traffic police is set to be rolled out nationally from September 15, with all 19,662 officers expected to be wearing the revised attire. Netizens queried the changes, claiming they could hardly discern any difference in the new design. Police Lieutenant Colonel Kittipraphat, Commissioner of Police, under the directives of Police Lieutenant General Prachuap Wongsuk, yesterday…

  • Thailand NewsTomorrow’s treasure hunt: Thailand’s lottery craze tracks stars and signs

    Tomorrow’s treasure hunt: Thailand’s lottery craze tracks stars and signs

    The lottery frenzy continues in Thailand with hopefuls keenly following several notable figures and events to predict the winning numbers for the draw tomorrow, August 16. The hot picks taking social media by storm include homages to celebrities, supernatural hints and unusual happenings. Noting the ambulance number at a medical facility, some punters are betting their cash on number 5387…

  • Thailand NewsBlazing a claim: Thai woman’s fiery bid ties her to former Premier League star Steven Gerrard

    Blazing a claim: Thai woman’s fiery bid ties her to former Premier League star Steven Gerrard

    A drug-taking 27 year old woman embarked on an attention-seeking mission that culminated in her setting fire to a rental room and announcing former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is her biological father in northeast Thailand. The woman, known as A, reportedly desired fame and the spotlight, showed a photograph of the former Premier League star Gerrard to reporters…

  • Thailand NewsChild creativity: Thai kid’s mosquito coil art mesmerizes netizens

    Child creativity: Thai kid’s mosquito coil art mesmerizes netizens

    An unusual creative spark in a child, using mosquito coils as a plaything, found its way onto social media, showcasing the child’s impressive potpourri of art creations. Netizens were stumped by the child’s ingenuity while advising parents to encourage such creativity rather than stifling it. Social media yesterday was abuzz with several photos posted on a Facebook group. The caption…

  • Thailand NewsMassive 200 year old Mother Takian tree resurfaces from Chao Phraya River to astonishment of locals

    Massive 200 year old Mother Takian tree resurfaces from Chao Phraya River to astonishment of locals

    A centuries-old fallen tree trunk, known as “Mother Takian,” last night resurfaced from the depths of the Chao Phraya River. An astonishing sight unravelled as the gigantic timber, reportedly 27.60 metres long and just over 3 metres wide, requiring the strength of three adults to embrace, was unearthed and relocated to Wat Intharam, commonly known as Wat Taluk. Hundreds of…

  • China NewsSex worker impersonates woman to get customers in Guangdong

    Sex worker impersonates woman to get customers in Guangdong

    A standard arrest of a sex worker by law enforcement in Yangjiang, Guangdong province, in China came with a shocking twist. On closer inspection of the person they arrested on the streets close to Jong San Park, they discovered that the woman detained was in reality a man impersonating a female. The 39 year old perpetrator named Lam had a…

  • Thailand NewsTears and bridges: TikTok tale of 20-year reunion reveals homeless friend’s tragic journey from loss to living under a bridge

    Tears and bridges: TikTok tale of 20-year reunion reveals homeless friend’s tragic journey from loss to living under a bridge

    A TikTok user recently shared a heart-rending story of his reunion with a long-lost friend, after 20 years. The individual was left visibly shocked at the condition of his friend who is disabled, homeless, and forced to live under a bridge after losing his home to a train. The user, who goes by the account name @dyb0u0wv8t8l, captured the heart-breaking…

  • Thailand NewsFacebook user shares sole-ful scare as child’s shoe gets trapped in escalator incident in Thailand

    Facebook user shares sole-ful scare as child’s shoe gets trapped in escalator incident in Thailand

    A Facebook user, operating under the moniker of Tuk Tuk, shared a heart-stopping experience involving their child’s shoe becoming stuck in an escalator incident. Unbeknownst to the parents, the child made several failed attempts to retrieve the shoe before the kid managed to detach his foot at the last moment, marking a tense and alarming episode of the escalator accident.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon mayhem: TMD predicts storms in Thailand over next 24 hours

    Monsoon mayhem: TMD predicts storms in Thailand over next 24 hours

    The Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) forecasts storms and weather conditions for the next 24 hours. The southwesterly monsoon currently sweeping over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is beginning to lose strength, while low-pressure areas continue to hover over Vietnam. Although rainfall is expected to lessen over Thailand, intense thunderstorms remain likely, particularly in northern and…

  • Thailand NewsTooth and nail: Thailand’s health services strain as dental appointments delay

    Tooth and nail: Thailand’s health services strain as dental appointments delay

    The lack of medical personnel in every department, coupled with the measly number of dentists has pushed health services to the brink in Thailand with patients finding themselves on the verge of collapse as dental appointments are pushed two years ahead. At 9am yesterday, a caregiver, who was accompanying an 11 year old boy for tooth decay treatment, shared this…

  • Crime NewsQuiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

    Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

    In the heart of a quiet Bangkok residential area, a hushed invasion unfolded as a burglar stealthily moved through a household, stealing valuables with chilling precision while the homeowner, his partner and their one year old daughter slept soundly nearby. The homeowner, Anukul, a 30 year old factory engineer, woke on August 3 to find that his home, 13 Bang…

  • China NewsWoman in Wuhan buffet caught contaminating nearby diner’s dish

    Woman in Wuhan buffet caught contaminating nearby diner’s dish

    Of all the places to pull a stunt involving unsanitary food handling, Wuhan, China – where Covid-19 originated – seems like the worst choice. But at a buffet restaurant in Wuhan, in the Hubei Province, a woman caused public revulsion by sneaking leftover food into the dishes of a neighbouring diner. The incident has stirred up controversy and led to…