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 NewsWorker from Khon Kaen found dead in Samut Prakan: Shocking discovery stirs unrest in labour camp

    Worker from Khon Kaen found dead in Samut Prakan: Shocking discovery stirs unrest in labour camp

    A tragic event emerged in a labour camp in Samut Prakan‘s Bang Phli district yesterday afternoon where a 24 year old man from Khon Kaen was discovered dead in a bathroom. Shinagorn, a worker originally from Khon Kaen, was found hanging from the bathroom ceiling with a nylon rope around his neck. A toppled stool was found nearby his dead body,…

  • World NewsAge gap romance: Wealthy Chinese businesswoman wins over skeptical in-laws

    Age gap romance: Wealthy Chinese businesswoman wins over skeptical in-laws

    The unusual love story of a 22 year old man and a 39 year old woman from Hainan province, China caught the attention of online communities. The narrative took an interesting turn when it emerged that the man’s parents, who were initially fiercely opposed to the relationship, had a considerable change of heart when they discovered the profession and income…

  • World NewsCenturies-old Chinese heritage bowl fetches 9.8 million baht at UK auction

    Centuries-old Chinese heritage bowl fetches 9.8 million baht at UK auction

    An English woman chanced upon a highly valuable “heritage bowl” while cleaning her house. The dish, which had been sitting on a mantelpiece for many years, turned out to be a heritage piece from the last Chinese dynasty, sparking a riot among bidders and fetching a shocking sum of money. The woman, while cleaning her house, come across the ornately…

  • Thailand NewsTikTok ticking bomb: Soldier’s daring disposal and life philosophy go viral

    TikTok ticking bomb: Soldier’s daring disposal and life philosophy go viral

    A disarming every-second-counts video of a soldier removing a bomb at the Phra Viharn border became a TikTok sensation after he said, “No expectation of how long I can live but want to make the most of my life.” The high-risk bomb disposal video footage was posted on TikTok by Warongkorn Sringam, an experienced Military K9 official with the Bomb…

  • Thailand NewsTwist of fate: Bangkok daughter-in-law’s surprise – sweet not sour from mother-in-law’s purse

    Twist of fate: Bangkok daughter-in-law’s surprise – sweet not sour from mother-in-law’s purse

    Not all mother-in-laws are venomous harridans with acerbic tongues as one local Bangkok daughter-in-law discovered when receiving a gift envelope full of cash in an unexpected turn of events. The local Bangkok woman was blown away to find a concealed cash gift in her groceries – a heart-warming gesture from her in-laws. The incident, which unfolded a couple of days…

  • Bangkok NewsFish hook, line, and dinner: Woman’s mealtime surprise raises food safety concerns

    Fish hook, line, and dinner: Woman’s mealtime surprise raises food safety concerns

    A 31 year old woman was shocked to find a fishing hook and line embedded in her meal. The woman, named June, raised concerns about food safety and quality after her unpleasant experience with food ordered from a restaurant in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi. June yesterday reported that on July 27, she and a friend ordered food through a delivery…

  • Bangkok NewsAunt Toi’s funeral: Beloved Nonthaburi dessert vendor draws heartbroken crowds

    Aunt Toi’s funeral: Beloved Nonthaburi dessert vendor draws heartbroken crowds

    The funeral of “Aunt Toi,” an adored street vendor from Nonthaburi, attracted a flood of mourners on its first night, with attendees ranging from relatives and friends to politicians, customers, and fans. At 6.30pm yesterday, Wat Nakhon In monastery transformed into a sanctuary for the funeral rites of Aunt Toi, also known as Somchai Yunsun. The 65 year old was…

  • Thailand NewsFirestarter housemaid: Thai police uncover shocking twist in theft and Bangkok blaze case

    Firestarter housemaid: Thai police uncover shocking twist in theft and Bangkok blaze case

    In a surprising revelation following a fire incident, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) confirmed that a housemaid, a long-standing occupant of the damaged property, was indeed the criminal behind the theft and subsequent fire outbreak. Unforeseen by the homeowners, the incident came to light following investigations by the local police. The fire broke out yesterday, August 6, in one of…

  • Thailand NewsTransgender identity revelation: Social worker’s love for accident victim unravels a journey of self discovery

    Transgender identity revelation: Social worker’s love for accident victim unravels a journey of self discovery

    A 40 year old man met with an accident, left helpless in a hospital before he was fortunately cared for by a 63 year old woman. Their affection escalated leading to a marriage, only then he discovered she wasn’t a woman, leading to an unexpected transgender identity revelation. The story of 63 year old Kalin, a dedicated social worker frequently…

  • World NewsPublic misconduct: Elderly woman removed from Chinese train for occupying three seats

    Public misconduct: Elderly woman removed from Chinese train for occupying three seats

    Drama unfolded on a Chinese train when an elderly woman refused to give up occupying three seats, signifying public misconduct. Despite other passengers’ concerns and the attempts of the train staff, the woman clung to her self-imposed entitlement, ultimately leading to her removal from the train. In the province of Liaoning, China, an elderly woman was found sprawled out, claiming…

  • Thailand NewsDebate over treatment of revered monk’s remains in Thai temple

    Debate over treatment of revered monk’s remains in Thai temple

    Should a revered monk’s remains be accessible to their disciples, even allowing them to physically touch the relics? Following an unsettling incident at a prominent temple in Nakhon Pathom province, online public debate has sparked regarding the appropriateness. The controversial event happened while followers were changing the cloth covering a mummified monk, who had left his physical form 18 years…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsThao Wessuwan deity blessing wins Rayong woman 400,000 baht lottery

    Thao Wessuwan deity blessing wins Rayong woman 400,000 baht lottery

    Religious blessings and the luck of the lottery are two common targets for sceptics. But one Thai woman is a believer, after performing rituals to the Thai deity Thao Wessuwan and subsequently winning the lottery for what she says is the fourth or fifth consecutive time. On the morning of July 3, at Wat Noen Suk (also known as the Wat…

  • Thailand NewsDisturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial

    Disturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial

    In a shocking turn of events, a body buried in a cemetery 26 years ago within the Nakhon Si Thammarat province was found trapped under concrete, a fact brought to light when the deceased, identified as Noppadol, manifested in his sister’s dream, claiming he was unable to breathe. Dokmai, his 48 year old sister, was forced to face the horrific…

  • World NewsMountain biking sparks passion in the wild: Couple’s steamy embrace nearly collides with cyclist

    Mountain biking sparks passion in the wild: Couple’s steamy embrace nearly collides with cyclist

    A daring mountain biking incident in South America involving a couple having sex in the wild has set social media on fire. The cyclist almost collided with the unsuspecting couple, who had to disengage in haste and scramble for their clothes. A viral video lit the blue touch paper on the racy scenario in which a mountain biker almost crashed…

  • World NewsMasturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret

    Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret

    An astonishing health and beauty secret has been revealed by fitness celebrity Andrea Sunshine, a Brazilian residing in London for many years – masturbating. Unashamedly open about her sex life, she attributes her youthful skin to an unusually active personal routine, involving self-pleasure 12 times a day. Living in England, the 53 year old, sports a toned physique, seemingly defying…

  • World NewsMind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army

    Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army

    A staggering revelation was made by a former neuroscience student turned full-time OnlyFans model. The British model asserted that numerous men have willingly registered to serve as her slaves, signing up through online mechanisms. The model, Mercedes Valentine, revealed the individuals selflessly indulging her by fulfilling her wishlist, which she proudly features on her OnlyFans profile. The 22 year old…

  • World NewsBlack magic and mayhem at Malaysia’s Port Dickson Beach: A peculiar discovery captures the online world

    Black magic and mayhem at Malaysia’s Port Dickson Beach: A peculiar discovery captures the online world

    A resident of Malaysia stumbled upon a peculiar discovery involving black magic at the Port Dickson beach in Negeri Sembilan state, Malaysia, which swiftly gripped the attention of the online world. At a time when storms had driven many people away from the beach, he found two mysterious bottles tightly wrapped in black rope. Fitri Izani detailed that despite the…

  • Thailand NewsThai military seize 1.2 million cannabis-tinged meth pills worth 100 million baht

    Thai military seize 1.2 million cannabis-tinged meth pills worth 100 million baht

    A major drug bust occurred yesterday, when a joint task force of Thai military and law enforcement officials seized over 1.2 million meth pills, with a new formula containing cannabis, from a transit point along the Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom. Some of this haul was contained in sophisticated dehumidifying packaging featuring unique stamps. Sources speculate the drugs were intended for the…

  • World NewsMan mistakes wife’s snoring recording for secret lover in humorous homecoming

    Man mistakes wife’s snoring recording for secret lover in humorous homecoming

    In an unexpected twist of events, a man returned home from a business trip overseas hoping to surprise his wife, only to find himself shocked by some snoring sounds he believed to be from his wife’s lover. The incident took place at their residence in Guangdong province in China. The man, who captured his return home on camera, discovered his…

  • World NewsYoga attire of a woman on Hong Kong subway sparks online controversy

    Yoga attire of a woman on Hong Kong subway sparks online controversy

    In Hong Kong, an online community member sparked a debate after he shared a picture of a woman, captured in secret, wearing yoga pants on a subway ride. Said woman, wearing a black top and skin-tight grey yoga pants, was engrossed in her phone when the picture was taken and put up on a public forum for criticism. The post,…

  • World NewsExtramarital affair: Young girl exposes father’s infidelity, triggers divorce proceedings

    Extramarital affair: Young girl exposes father’s infidelity, triggers divorce proceedings

    In an unprecedented twist, a five year old girl found herself in the middle of a domestic fallout after revealing to her mother about her father’s extramarital affair. Jean, in her early thirties, was blindsided by her daughter’s revelation, sparking off an unravelling of their seemingly happy family life built over eight years of marriage. Jean and her spouse lived…

  • World NewsVietnamese family caught sneaking seafood from buffet sparks outrage

    Vietnamese family caught sneaking seafood from buffet sparks outrage

    In an unusual occurrence that garnered substantial online attention, a Vietnamese family attending a buffet meal became involved in an argument with restaurant staff for packing away seafood to take home. The incident, filmed and shared widely on social media, revealed deep-rooted cultural perception challenges in Vietnam’s food service industry. Buffet restaurants are highly popular in Vietnam. Although there are…

  • World NewsWoman’s provocative prank raises questions of public decency

    Woman’s provocative prank raises questions of public decency

    A prank involving a bold young woman trying to generate video content by abruptly sitting on the laps of men on public streets has stirred substantial online debate. In one particularly alarming episode, she approached a man seated with his girlfriend. This audacious act created an intense scenario when she casually asked, “Can I sit for a moment?” The young…

  • China NewsGroom assaults bride at wedding over alleged texts with ex

    Groom assaults bride at wedding over alleged texts with ex

    An extraordinary incident at a wedding in the Guandong province of China left attendees astounded as the groom assaulted his bride over the discovery of texts from her ex-boyfriend. This unexpected scandal happened yesterday, fracturing an event that was meant to be a joyous celebration. The surprise attack during the wedding happened after the groom, while waiting for his bride…