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 NewsDelayed delight: Thai lottery results finally unveiled, Buddha-tinged draw

    Delayed delight: Thai lottery results finally unveiled, Buddha-tinged draw

    The Thailand Government Lottery Office this afternoon announced the much-awaited results of the August 1 draw, which was put back a day to avoid the latest Buddhist holiday in Thailand. Those who purchased tickets were able to check their lottery results quickly and conveniently via several various sources. The live Government Lottery draw was available from around 2.30pm today. This…

  • World NewsTaiwanese man doesn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s expectations

    Taiwanese man doesn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s expectations

    An unusual first-time romantic getaway for a young Taiwanese man and his girlfriend has been described in a popular Taiwanese online forum, Dcard. The couple, who have been childhood friends and neighbours, began to develop romantic feelings for one another during their high school years, receiving support from both of their families. Their relationship blossomed gradually, and a few days…

  • China NewsChinese mum’s video indictment of husband’s neglect impacts child’s attitude, sparks online debate

    Chinese mum’s video indictment of husband’s neglect impacts child’s attitude, sparks online debate

    The everyday behaviours of parents can significantly influence their children‘s developmental thought processes, a fact often overlooked by many. A recent social media buzz in China serves as a stark reminder for parents to take this matter seriously. The story began when a mum from Shenzhen shared a video on social media about an incident in her family. In the…

  • China NewsChinese man uses cash incentives to encourage wife’s post-partum recovery walks

    Chinese man uses cash incentives to encourage wife’s post-partum recovery walks

    In an unusual attempt to support his wife’s post-partum recovery, a man in Jilin City, China, urged her to walk by dangling cash prizes for each step. His wife had undergone surgery three days prior and faced struggles to start exercising due to severe pain from her wound. The incident was filmed in a facility dedicated to the recuperation of…

  • Thailand NewsLottery draw: Surin Province locals swarm lucky shrine amidst Buddhist Lent festivities

    Lottery draw: Surin Province locals swarm lucky shrine amidst Buddhist Lent festivities

    As lottery fever gripped the four corners of Surin Province, locals flocked to the reputed “Kilohian” shrine to seek fortunes for the upcoming lottery draw scheduled today. The looming rains didn’t dampen their enthusiasm as they eagerly gathered for the seer’s numbers. Our sources reported that this lottery draw scene unfolded yesterday around 5.30pm at the 18th kilometre mark on…

  • Thailand NewsPhra Aram Luang Monastery sees surge in visitors seeking fortune from revered Luang Pho Pak Daeng

    Phra Aram Luang Monastery sees surge in visitors seeking fortune from revered Luang Pho Pak Daeng

    An increased number of visitors are travelling to Phra Aram Luang Monastery, also known as the Monastery of Luang Pho Pak Daeng in Nakhon Nayok province, to pay respects and seek good fortune from the revered image of Luang Pho Pak Daeng. The sacred image, positioned in the temple’s Ubosot, is a significant religious figure in the locale. The image of…

  • Thailand NewsFemale teachers required to serve alcohol, dance at religious event

    Female teachers required to serve alcohol, dance at religious event

    An ongoing Thai school controversy has unfolded, involving a large school planning to host a religious “Pa Pha” ceremony, which attracted criticism due to directives issued that required female teachers to perform traditional dance and serve alcohol to guests. The incident has provoked heated discussions online following the incident’s exposure on social media. The Thai school controversy came to light…

  • Bangkok NewsRC plane accident severely injures Nonthaburi woman’s finger

    RC plane accident severely injures Nonthaburi woman’s finger

    In an unusual accident involving a remote-controlled plane, a 48 year old woman suffered severe finger injuries and claims the responsible party, allegedly linked to a police officer, took little accountability. The incident occurred at a field near Bang Bua Thong School in Nonthaburi, a popular spot where people play with RC planes. Pornphat, the woman who sustained the serious…

  • Thailand NewsFamily betrayal: Child reveals father’s years-long deceit and affair

    Family betrayal: Child reveals father’s years-long deceit and affair

    In an unexpected turn of events, a woman accused by her husband of infidelity uncovers his own affair of several years, all thanks to their nine year old son. This revelation has embroiled the couple, previously perceived as perfect, in a shocking family betrayal and proves that appearances can be deceiving. The couple, married for ten years, had been living…

  • Crime NewsShanghai businesswoman blackmailed by younger lover after online dating turns sour

    Shanghai businesswoman blackmailed by younger lover after online dating turns sour

    In a case of deception and online blackmail, a 45 year old woman from Shanghai found herself victim to a young man who exploited her wealth and love. The woman, Zhang, a successful businesswoman, was drawn into an online relationship with the young man, before discovering his true intentions. Zhang’s success in her career came about at a very young age,…

  • World NewsWedding controversy: Unusual bride’s appearance sparks online debates over Chinese marriage

    Wedding controversy: Unusual bride’s appearance sparks online debates over Chinese marriage

    In the wake of a wedding taking place in Anhui, China, the appearance of the bride triggered various reactions, igniting debates online. Eyebrows were raised as she was perceived to be odd looking for her exceedingly handsome groom, prompting speculations regarding her mental well-being, and stirring wedding controversy. Deciding to tie the knot is typically a substantial chapter in one’s…

  • World NewsMalaysian man saves bouquet for mum after surviving car crash

    Malaysian man saves bouquet for mum after surviving car crash

    A young Malaysian man’s car crash resulted in a heart-rending twist. Although he narrowly escaped harm, he clung desperately to a bouquet of flowers, prompting passersby to speculate he was bringing them to a beloved girlfriend. However, the young man revealed that the bouquet was actually for his mother, stirring emotions among those who witnessed the event. The incident was shared…

  • World NewsVietnamese mum turns to unconventional teaching as daughter shuns school

    Vietnamese mum turns to unconventional teaching as daughter shuns school

    In a world where parents are accommodating their children’s every whim, a mother from Vietnam decided to teach her reluctant school-going daughter a lesson on the importance of education. Through this unconventional teaching method, she demonstrated how physically demanding work can be compared to school. Recently, a short clip was shared on social media, capturing a mother’s unconventional teaching in…

  • Thailand NewsThai lottery tip-offs: Thaksin’s return, python video and snake sightings spark lucky number predictions

    Thai lottery tip-offs: Thaksin’s return, python video and snake sightings spark lucky number predictions

    In the weird and wonderful world of lottery-related news, several potential lucky lottery numbers have emerged from various sources for Monday’s draw. Notable figures, peculiar occurrences, and numerological predictions all form the basis of ‘lucky’ numbers in speculation for this month’s draw on July 31. A set of potentially auspicious numbers is connected to Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin, born on July…

  • Thailand NewsRescuers tackle python puzzle in wall gap, sparks rush for lottery tickets in central Thailand

    Rescuers tackle python puzzle in wall gap, sparks rush for lottery tickets in central Thailand

    A stubborn python snake that hid in a tiny brick wall gap had rescuers engaged in a gruelling two-hour effort to free it and sparked a rush to buy lottery tickets. The unexpected incident in Nonthaburi province, central Thailand led the homeowner to speculate if luck had arrived with the creature, telling all that he plans to buy lottery tickets…

  • Thailand NewsPedophile arrested in central Thailand after luring victims on Facebook

    Pedophile arrested in central Thailand after luring victims on Facebook

    In a horrifying series of events, a serial pedophile targeted and sexually assaulted young girls aged between 9-13 years old in central Thailand. The pedophile’s latest victim was a 10 year old girl. Fortunately, this attempt was unsuccessful but it did not stop him from trying again. The pedophile, initially known by the Facebook name “Never Struggled, Don’t Flatter,” fled…

  • Thailand NewsChild abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy

    Child abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy

    A distressing story has come to light as a baby born out of child sexual abuse died. The baby’s mother was a 12 year old girl who was allegedly abused by her father. This case reached its chilling climax when the baby was seen buried unceremoniously in a field by relatives, sparking suspicion regarding the cause of death. Police in…

  • Thailand NewsAncient mysteries unearthed: Skeletal remains found under South Thailand sports stadium

    Ancient mysteries unearthed: Skeletal remains found under South Thailand sports stadium

    Three sets of skeletal remains have been discovered underneath Nakhon Si Thammarat’s central sports stadium, believed to be from an ancient cemetery over a century old. The archaeological find was made during construction work for a drainage pipe behind two football fields. An evening inspection, following the report of the discovery, was led by Police Captain Thanathorn Panchu, Investigation Officer…

  • South Thailand NewsEx-Hat Yai mayor handed 9-year prison sentence and heft fine over monument funds misuse

    Ex-Hat Yai mayor handed 9-year prison sentence and heft fine over monument funds misuse

    In a long-standing case spanning over 18 years, the former mayor of Hat Yai City in Songkhla province has been handed a nine-year prison sentence and a fine of 12.4 million baht by the Supreme Court. The verdict came yesterday, related to accusations dating back to between February 1 and February 4, 2005. Prai Pattano was accused of misspending funds…

  • Thailand NewsFree tenant leaves Khon Kaen house in shocking living conditions after two years

    Free tenant leaves Khon Kaen house in shocking living conditions after two years

    Boat Land, a Facebook user, recently brought attention to the deplorable condition of one of his properties, which was occupied by a relative who lived on the premises rent-free for two years. When the relative suddenly disappeared without any prior notice, it was discovered that she had left behind a room filled with rubbish. This shocking sight became evident only…

  • World NewsChina coffee shop customer stunned as falling ceiling fan hits head

    China coffee shop customer stunned as falling ceiling fan hits head

    A chilling moment was experienced at a local coffee shop in China’s Sichuan province recently when a ceiling fan suddenly fell, hitting a man squarely on the head. The unsettling incident, which was caught on the shop’s CCTV, took place on July 6 in Leshan City. Yuan, the unfortunate customer involved, had only settled down for a relaxing café experience…

  • World NewsLiver fluke: Chinese woman discovers severe infection due to family’s raw fish habit

    Liver fluke: Chinese woman discovers severe infection due to family’s raw fish habit

    A Chinese woman’s seemingly minor illness eventually unravelled significant health threats resulting from the family’s unhygienic culinary practices. Despite not consuming raw fish herself, the woman became infected with parasites due to the lack of separation of cutting utensils for raw and cooked foods, resulting in the unfortunate diagnosis of liver fluke. Fifty-eight-year-old Lu, from a city in China’s Guangxi…

  • World NewsNet idol’s risqué reveal: Alice Wong spills all on adult film venture

    Net idol’s risqué reveal: Alice Wong spills all on adult film venture

    Net idol Alice Wong opened up in a candid TV interview on her recent journey into the world of adult films. The sexy 22 year old’s courage to talk candidly about her tumultuous past in a Hong Kong show, Love Talk, resonated with many. The mixed-race beauty from Hong Kong and Malaysia faced a challenging childhood characterised by domestic violence…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Korean woman’s humorous review of Thai sanitary pad goes viral

    South Korean woman’s humorous review of Thai sanitary pad goes viral

    A humorous review of a Thai sanitary pad brand by a South Korean woman has gone viral, with her amusing descriptions of the product’s cooling effect sparking widespread online chatter. Her engaging and quirky content has attracted a tremendous amount of attention on Twitter, being retweeted over 40,500 times and liked more than 23,400 times. The South Korean woman’s post…

  • World News5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)

    5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)

    In an unusual household occurrence, a five month old Vietnamese baby surprised its parents by feeding itself with a bottle, an action typically unachievable at such a young age. The extraordinary moment was captured by a residential CCTV camera and subsequently shared on social media networks. In the shared fragments of CCTV footage, the infant is seen waking up at…

  • World NewsHilarious hair-rasing mix-up as neighbour reports woman’s wig as a potential murder victim

    Hilarious hair-rasing mix-up as neighbour reports woman’s wig as a potential murder victim

    A hilarious hair-rasing incident occurred in the United States when a woman’s wig was mistaken for a possible murder victim. Toria Townsend, a 30 year old woman, recently shared on her TikTok account @classy_melita that a few days ago, police were called to her home due to a neighbour’s reported sighting of what appeared to be a women’s dead body…

  • Thailand NewsMid-air drama: Unruly passenger instigates chaos on Thai Airways flight to Frankfurt

    Mid-air drama: Unruly passenger instigates chaos on Thai Airways flight to Frankfurt

    A mid-air drama played out on a Bangkok–Frankfurt Thai Airways flight, where a brawling passenger onboard resulted in German police intervention upon landing. The swift and professional handling of the situation by the airline staff received applause from passengers. One of the flight passengers, Kitiphong Santiwatr, relived the tense flight experience on the Facebook group Travel to Europe by Yourself.…

  • World NewsVietnamese woman’s TikTok comparison of lavish lifestyle and fisherman father sparks debate

    Vietnamese woman’s TikTok comparison of lavish lifestyle and fisherman father sparks debate

    A distinct paradigm of privilege and struggle has emerged, depicted by a Vietnamese woman on TikTok, that not only made her a trending topic online but also stirred a contentious debate. As she uploaded a comparison of her plush lifestyle to her fisherman father‘s minimalistic existence, which ironically funds her very comforts, it conjured empathy as well as condemnation from…

  • Thailand NewsRain reigns: Thailand weather woes continues despite sunny predictions

    Rain reigns: Thailand weather woes continues despite sunny predictions

    Despite optimistic weather forecasts for hotter, drier days, Thailand continues to experience unrelenting rainfall with areas in the eastern, central, and western sides of the south hit heavily. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which raises the risk of flash floods and wild watercourses, particularly in areas near mountains and rivers. The prevalent…

  • Thailand NewsToddler’s query on sex ignites debate on when birds and bees should be taught

    Toddler’s query on sex ignites debate on when birds and bees should be taught

    A surprising question posed by a three year old boy to his father at a public gathering sparked a debate about the appropriate time for children to learn about sex and development. The man handled the situation with tact despite the unexpected challenge raised by his young son. Parents often encounter awkward situations due to their children’s inherent curiosity. A…