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 NewsWall-crawler wonder: Internet marvels at Chinese girl’s super-TV viewing skills (video)

    Wall-crawler wonder: Internet marvels at Chinese girl’s super-TV viewing skills (video)

    A video of an eight year old Chinese girl clinging to a tall wall while watching television has sparked an Internet debate over her superhero-like powers, only to be soberly explained later. As previously reported, the girl’s mother unknowingly shared footage of her daughter’s peculiar leisurely habits on a popular social platform. The video was uploaded onto Douyin – a…

  • World NewsUnusual case: Foot hair removal turns septic, lands Vietnamese woman in hospital

    Unusual case: Foot hair removal turns septic, lands Vietnamese woman in hospital

    A 19 year old Vietnamese woman faced a distressing ordeal when an attempt to pluck out foot hair resulted in a severe infection. Hospitalised for nearly two weeks, she endured a high fever and inflammation, with her left foot turning red and her toes festering. Dr Le Van Thieu from the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi provided insight…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsThao Wessuwan spirit invocation ceremony in Rayong draws devout Buddhists and tourists

    Thao Wessuwan spirit invocation ceremony in Rayong draws devout Buddhists and tourists

    Amidst a downpour, villagers assembled for a traditional ‘Thao Wessuwan’ spirit invocation ceremony at the Wat Noen Suk temple, also known as Wat Laok, in Rayong province yesterday. The event, led by Anan Nakniyom, the Deputy Governor of Rayong, saw participation from various government and private sector organisations, as well as devout local Buddhists. The temple area turned into a…

  • Thailand NewsFood allergy: Thai woman’s severe reaction to buffet lunch prompts food safety warning

    Food allergy: Thai woman’s severe reaction to buffet lunch prompts food safety warning

    After eating at a well-known buffet, a woman suffered severe food allergy reactions. She took to TikTok to recount her ordeal, warning others of the potential risks associated with consuming food from such establishments, and calling for businesses to exercise more caution regarding food safety. The woman posted a video on TikTok. She said… “That this incident won’t happen to…

  • World NewsYoung man flips girlfriend’s father upside down at wedding in enthusiastic introduction gone wrong

    Young man flips girlfriend’s father upside down at wedding in enthusiastic introduction gone wrong

    It doesn’t matter who you are, a first impression is a powerful thing, especially when meeting a romantic partner’s family. Despite best intentions, sometimes these encounters can go spectacularly wrong due to a lack of control over one’s behaviour. Regrettably, a recent incident involving a young Vietnamese man‘s overzealous introduction to his girlfriend’s family illustrates such an unfortunate circumstance. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai delivery rider assaulted roadside, manhunt for patterned shirt suspect underway

    Thai delivery rider assaulted roadside, manhunt for patterned shirt suspect underway

    In a harrowing assault incident, a female delivery rider was assaulted and left dazed and confused on a Thai roadside. The woman, identified as 36 year old Pennapha, was found offering no recollection of the incident and suffered visible injuries. Rescue services were promptly alerted, assisting the victim before advising her to report the matter to Chaiyaphruek Police in Nonthaburi…

  • World News3-day old unwashed face towels could be as germ-laden as lavatory, warns doctor

    3-day old unwashed face towels could be as germ-laden as lavatory, warns doctor

    Unclean face towels are a breeding ground for severe bacteria and within just three days can become as polluted as a lavatory, one doctor warns. This is not directly apparent to the naked eye, nor is it benign. The predicament facing face towel users was highlighted by Huang Xuan, a Chinese doctor specialising in the care of critically ill patients.…

  • Crime NewsNonthaburi clash over cruel joke triggers shocking gunfire: Three injured

    Nonthaburi clash over cruel joke triggers shocking gunfire: Three injured

    A cruel joke resulted in shocking gunfire, with a total of seven shots fired and three people injured. The incident took place around 10pm yesterday, in front of Building 85 in the Euar Arthorn 2 Project area, in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi, Thailand. The scene of the incident revealed a littering of bullet casings, six in total, along…

  • China NewsMother caught having affair with son’s 16 year old classmate

    Mother caught having affair with son’s 16 year old classmate

    A widely shared online news story from China recently shocked the community when a middle-aged man discovered his wife having an affair with their son’s 16 year old classmate. He walked in on them while they were in bed together, sparking a physical confrontation, with the couple’s son intervening. The incident happened to 42 year old Li, an ordinary office…

  • China NewsPoisoning attempt on diligent Chinese employee: Colleague held responsible in twisted tale

    Poisoning attempt on diligent Chinese employee: Colleague held responsible in twisted tale

    In a shocking revelation, a diligent worker in China discovered he was the target of a poisoning attempt by a colleague. The assailant targeted a dedicated employee of a research institute in Jilin province, putting a deadly substance in his drinking water. Renowned for his impressive agility and competence, Li had risen to the role of new project manager at…

  • Crime News3 victims report vehicle theft and conning involving nearly 2 million baht

    3 victims report vehicle theft and conning involving nearly 2 million baht

    Three people reported a case of fraud and vehicle theft to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today. The case involved a hustler who claimed to be associated with local law enforcement in the Pak Chong district of the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province. The accused is alleged to have borrowed vehicles since 2020 under various pretences before running away with the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMonsoon forecast triggers flood alerts across Thailand, mariners advised caution

    Monsoon forecast triggers flood alerts across Thailand, mariners advised caution

    The Thai Meteorological Department forecasted inclement weather for the next 24 hours due to a strong southwesterly monsoon hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This has resulted in widespread thunderstorms and scattered heavy rains, particularly in the northeast and central regions of the country. Some areas in the eastern and southern regions are expected to face…

  • Thailand NewsTemple incident: Monk prompts killing of dog in Chiang Mai, causes public outrage

    Temple incident: Monk prompts killing of dog in Chiang Mai, causes public outrage

    A shocking incident at a temple in Thailand’s northern Chiang Mai province saw the temple’s leading monk command a follower to shoot and kill a dog, according to an anonymous source on Monday. This graphic scenario, caught on video, stirred public outrage for the cruel treatment of the animal and raised questions about monk conduct and regulations surrounding firearm possession. The…

  • Thailand NewsHell Erupting Noodles draw foodies to Lampang for old Ayutthaya recipe

    Hell Erupting Noodles draw foodies to Lampang for old Ayutthaya recipe

    Diners have been flocking to Lampang province, northern Thailand, for a unique culinary experience dubbed “Hell Erupting Noodles.” It’s a distinctive selection of “Kwai Teow Rue” or boat noodles based on an old recipe from the province of Ayutthaya, served up from a strategically located eatery right in the heart of Sri Chum Square. The Hell Erupting Noodles shop can…

  • Thailand NewsScorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand

    Scorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand

    A woman needed medical attention after getting stung by a scorpion after the deadly creature made a nest in some Longkong fruit in southern Thailand. A Thai man alerted fellow netizens after finding four of these deadly creatures hiding within 2 kilogrammes of the fruit bought for his mother. The shocking incident led to an outpouring of similar experiences from the…

  • Thailand NewsThai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest

    Thai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest

    A TikTok video posted by a Thai teacher portraying a phenomenon dubbed as “Fog swallowing people,” elicited widespread interest. The footage captured students gradually disappearing into a foggy atmosphere, creating a surreal, wintry scene at a local school. @thanwaball ที่นี่ไม่เคยคาดเดาสภาพอากาศได้เลย 😆 #พิธีทบทวนคําปฏิญาณและสวนสนาม ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – เเบงค์ อีสานนครศิลป์ – บอจอ เเบงค์จักร🙉 Footage showcased students of a school, dressed in their scout…

  • Central Thailand NewsAyutthaya paper recycling factory suffers 30 million baht fire damage

    Ayutthaya paper recycling factory suffers 30 million baht fire damage

    A devastating fire engulfed a large paper recycling factory in Bang Pa-In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, causing damage estimated to be above 30 million baht. Over 1,000 tonnes of stacked paper served as significant fuel for a blaze that took over two hours for firefighters to subdue. At around 10pm last night, police officials led by Phongpanot Meeto, a deputy…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens

    Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens

    A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…

  • World NewsIndonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband

    Indonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband

    In a startling display of deception and betrayal, a single mother encountered a harsh reality when she found pictures of her husband with another woman. The woman had been raising their daughter alone since her birth, assuming her husband’s constant absence was due to his work in Singapore. For the past four years, Feera’s husband has been working in Singapore to…

  • Thailand NewsInappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online

    Inappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online

    A wedding in Vietnam was scrutiny following the behaviour of four young women recently, sparking fiery discussions online. The four all dressed in Vietnam‘s traditional Ao Dai attire, their chosen hue being sweet pink for the occasion, and posed for pictures in a way that did not sit well with netizens. Their chosen poses involved revealing their derriere by purposely…

  • Crime NewsTeen pregnancy scandal in Samut Prakan: Uncle accused of sexual abuse

    Teen pregnancy scandal in Samut Prakan: Uncle accused of sexual abuse

    The mother of a teenage daughter filed a complaint against the 15 year old’s uncle for rape leading to her pregnancy in Samut Prakan province. The teenage girl’s 37 year old mother stated the uncle has been sexually abusing her daughter since she was 14. She is eight months’ pregnant. The pair arrived at Bang Sao Thong Police Station to…

  • Central Thailand NewsNonthaburi shopping centre halts escalator after flip-flop mishap causes safety concerns

    Nonthaburi shopping centre halts escalator after flip-flop mishap causes safety concerns

    A footwear mishap at a bustling shopping centre in Nonthaburi caught the attention of onlookers and spurred immediate safety precautions. A video shared by Pook Saranya, a TikTok user, revealed a flip-flop getting trapped in an escalator, creating a temporary halt in its operation. Subsequent attempts by a custodian and a security officer to retrieve the trapped footwear are captured…

  • Thailand NewsSurin’s senior sensation: 60 year old man hits the jackpot, becomes multi-millionaire in Thai lottery

    Surin’s senior sensation: 60 year old man hits the jackpot, becomes multi-millionaire in Thai lottery

    A 60 year old man from Ta Prao in Surin province in northeast Thailand is suddenly a multi-millionaire after scooping the jackpot in yesterday’s Thai lottery, taking home a cool 12 million baht from two first prizes and two digit-end tickets. Suchati Rerobroy’s life took an unexpected turn when his daughter-in-law called him, suggesting he will no longer live in…

  • China NewsSneaky slither: Customs officers uncover woman smuggling 5 snakes in her underwear

    Sneaky slither: Customs officers uncover woman smuggling 5 snakes in her underwear

    The vigilance deployed by customs officers was tested recently when they became suspicious of a woman who seemed agitated. Shock ensued when they discovered that she had five snakes concealed within her underwear, having smuggled them all the way from America. Late last month, customs officials at a port in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, became suspicious of the woman’s demeanour.…

  • Crime NewsExemplary Thai teacher arrested for fraud, duping victims with fake accommodation offers

    Exemplary Thai teacher arrested for fraud, duping victims with fake accommodation offers

    In an intriguing turn of events, a former eminent Thai language teacher from a reputable school in Bangkok, who was a No.1 honour graduate from a prestigious university and recipient of the ‘Exemplary Thai Language Teacher of the Year’ award in 2017, has been accused of deceptively renting accommodation. It transpires that the fraudulent accommodation offerings were purportedly for big…

  • Thailand NewsLegendary Thai king cobra performer retires after decades of venomous shows

    Legendary Thai king cobra performer retires after decades of venomous shows

    A 62 year old man known as the King of King Cobra in Thailand announced his retirement from a 28-year career in snake exhibitions, most notably kissing the venomous cobra, a stunt which won him Guinness World Records. His decision came after his wife expressed her worry for his safety, given the risk of severe neurotoxicity if bitten, especially at…

  • Northern Thailand NewsDazed son found in Uthai Thani after bizarre dragon fruit incident

    Dazed son found in Uthai Thani after bizarre dragon fruit incident

    Reports yesterday emerged of a bewildering vanishment and an unforeseen rescue from Uthai Thani province. A 58 year old man made contact with local rescue authorities to inform them that his 29 year old son had gone missing in their village in Thong Luang, Huay Khot district, Uthai Thani. The missing man’s father, Boonthum, relayed what transpired before Vichit’s sudden…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge

    Chon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge

    A woman was rescued after falling from a new bridge in the seaside town of Ban Suan in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred yesterday evening when local municipal officers were notified that a woman had fallen off the new bridge in the main city district. The rescue team launched a drone to trace the woman and found her sitting in…

  • South Thailand NewsSongkhla temple encourages solar cell donations, not traditional wax candles, for Lent

    Songkhla temple encourages solar cell donations, not traditional wax candles, for Lent

    A temple in Songkhla province put up a clear sign requesting that instead of offering traditional wax candles for the upcoming Buddhist Lent, supporters should donate solar cells. The use of local language on the signage has added a touch of levity and sparked conversation amongst the community. Lieb Temple has grabbed attention with its unique request showcased on banners…

  • World NewsChinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    Chinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    A terrible assault has drawn significant attention online after a husband brutally attacked his wife within the confines of a governmental department in China. Despite intervention from officers present, he continued to assault her before they eventually divorced. The shocking incident reportedly happened yesterday morning at a marriage registry situated within Pinhai City Hall in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, China. A…