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 NewsBittersweet bite: Tearful TikTok video of woman savouring late mother’s final meal melts hearts online

    Bittersweet bite: Tearful TikTok video of woman savouring late mother’s final meal melts hearts online

    A heart-wrenching TikTok video has gone viral, featuring a woman tearfully eating the last meal prepared by her late mother, sparking an outpouring of support from netizens worldwide. A TikTok user, @boi_masam, tearfully shared a 51-second clip of herself eating a meal. In the video, she reveals that her mother passed away on May 27 and had cooked it as…

  • World NewsCouple uncovers century-old secret well beneath kitchen floor during renovation

    Couple uncovers century-old secret well beneath kitchen floor during renovation

    A couple discovered a secret well over 100 years old hidden under their kitchen floor while renovating their recently purchased home. The well, with a depth of six metres, dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria. The couple, 28 year old Emma Harrison and 27 year old Rhys Stainer from the United Kingdom, found the unexpected secret beneath the…

  • Politics NewsPrayut government accused of severe ethical breach over Thai constitution violation in torture law delay

    Prayut government accused of severe ethical breach over Thai constitution violation in torture law delay

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) received a petition from the Thai Constitution Protection Association and officials of the May 1992 Heroes’ Relatives Committee. The petition accuses the government of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, particularly Somkid Thepsuthin, the former Minister of Justice, of violating the Thai Constitution through the deliberate postponement of the implementation of the anti-torture and enforced disappearance law. Srisuwan…

  • World NewsFurious wife clings to car and exposes husband’s mistress (video)

    Furious wife clings to car and exposes husband’s mistress (video)

    A Chinese wife shopping with her children got a shocking surprise when she caught her husband in a car with his mistress, leading to a dramatic scene in which she was dragged along the road for 20 meters. The incident has since gone viral online. The event occurred in Xuejiagou, Hebei province, China and started when the wife spotted her husband’s…

  • Thailand NewsGastrointestinal shocker: Viral video reveals nose-tickling tapeworm terror (video)

    Gastrointestinal shocker: Viral video reveals nose-tickling tapeworm terror (video)

    A video circulating online, showing the removal of a tapeworm of over one metre in length from a patient’s nose, has sparked fears for those who consume raw beef or pork dishes such as Larb, Koy, and Soi Joo. The event probably took place in Laos. The disturbing footage was first posted on Facebook by user Taning Ksb about six…

  • World NewsFloor tiles fright: Thai woman in Malaysian condo gets explosive surprise (video)

    Floor tiles fright: Thai woman in Malaysian condo gets explosive surprise (video)

    A Thai woman residing in a condominium in Malaysia was shocked when her floor tiles suddenly exploded, initially fearing the building was collapsing. Neighbours reassured her that this has occurred before and is common in the area due to extreme weather conditions. The woman, known as @cake.lansi on TikTok, posted a video capturing the terrifying moment when the tiles violently…

  • Thailand NewsGhosts or coincidence? DJ’s death adds to haunted room’s dark history

    Ghosts or coincidence? DJ’s death adds to haunted room’s dark history

    A former popular DJ was found dead in his haunted room, leaving a haunting note about ghosts and previous deaths. Neighbours were unaware of the tragic incident until a foul smell led rescuers to investigate. On June 4, the Sawang Phon Kuson Rayong Rescue Foundation, local authorities, and police officers from Muang Rayong Police Station responded to a rented room…

  • Thailand NewsPostman faces 200,000 baht baht bill for lost parcel

    Postman faces 200,000 baht baht bill for lost parcel

    In the Nang Rong district of Buriram province, a postal worker has reported the disappearance of a valuable parcel worth over 200,000 baht (about US$5,800). Seeking fairness and assistance, the postman is uncertain about the fate of the package. The customer who lodged the complaint is demanding compensation for the lost merchandise. Uthai, the postman, admits he signed for the…

  • Thailand NewsNewly engaged teen dies in tragic car accident, grief-stricken family mourns

    Newly engaged teen dies in tragic car accident, grief-stricken family mourns

    A 19 year old man tragically died in a car accident after crashing into a tree just days after his engagement. The victim was driving back home from his fiancée’s house when he lost his life in the early hours of the incident. At around 3.30am, police officer Sirichai Charoen Siri, from the Prakhon Chai Police Station in Buriram province,…

  • Thailand NewsMusic teacher assaults 10 year old girl with ADHD in Nonthaburi school

    Music teacher assaults 10 year old girl with ADHD in Nonthaburi school

    A 50 year old father filed a complaint against a music teacher for physically abusing his 10 year old daughter, a fourth-grade student, in a school located in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The little girl was allegedly slapped and kicked, leaving a shoe print on the back of her shirt and suffering from physical pain. The father, Pongsak, said…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage boy found dead on Rayong beach after first visit with family

    Teenage boy found dead on Rayong beach after first visit with family

    The body of a teenage boy who had gone missing while swimming at Suan Son Beach in Rayong province has been found, floating approximately 2 kilometres from the scene of the incident. The teenager’s mother collapsed upon seeing her son’s body. Yesterday, a 14 year old boy was visiting the seaside for the first time with his family. While playing…

  • Thailand NewsCreepy crawler goes viral: Giant centipede ‘wall-stounds’ online viewers (video)

    Creepy crawler goes viral: Giant centipede ‘wall-stounds’ online viewers (video)

    A viral video recently circulating online has captured a giant centipede climbing up a residential wall, leaving viewers intrigued and startled. The clip, posted by TikTok user @paphatsanat, has accumulated over 6 million views since it was uploaded on social media. The owner of the clip said… “I have never seen such a huge and long centipede in my life.”…

  • Thailand NewsThunderstorms hit Thailand: Heavy rainfall sparks flash flood warnings

    Thunderstorms hit Thailand: Heavy rainfall sparks flash flood warnings

    The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for increased thunderstorms, affecting 37 provinces across the country, including Bangkok. Heavy rainfall is expected in several areas, potentially causing sudden flooding and flash floods, particularly in hilly regions and low-lying areas. The warning is a result of the southwest monsoon, intensified over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, as…

  • Crime NewsThai fraudster nabbed for cloud storage scam targeting 3,000 victims

    Thai fraudster nabbed for cloud storage scam targeting 3,000 victims

    A 69 year old Thai woman, known as Pattana, was arrested at a religious facility in Nakhon Ratchasima province for her alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme at a company that deceived over 3,000 victims, causing nearly 1.3 billion baht in damages. Pattana’s son reportedly used her name in a fraudulent company that offered high returns from cloud storage investments.…

  • Northern Thailand NewsInappropriate performance at renowned Thai temple event sparks criticism

    Inappropriate performance at renowned Thai temple event sparks criticism

    An inappropriate performance sparked criticism during a temple event in Thailand‘s northern Phayao province, resulting in public criticism and an impact on the temple’s reputation. The show, featuring the Likay troupe, displayed some explicit adult scenes not suitable for a family audience. The performance was held during an annual event held between May 25 and June 3. Viewers were shocked…

  • Crime NewsSleeping Thai man attacked with acid, suspect flees neighbouring room

    Sleeping Thai man attacked with acid, suspect flees neighbouring room

    A 46 year old Thai man was attacked with acid while asleep in his rented room in Thailand’s central Samut Prakan province. The neighbouring room’s tenant, who had a previous altercation with the victim, disappeared after the incident. Officers from Samut Prakan’s Samrong Nuea station were notified at 4pm yesterday about a man who had been splashed with acid in…

  • China NewsToxic beauty standards: Chinese teen dies after losing 25kg to impress a boy

    Toxic beauty standards: Chinese teen dies after losing 25kg to impress a boy

    A Chinese girl, 15 years old, dies after losing 25kg in a quest to win over a boy who preferred thinner women, raising concerns regarding beauty standards in social media. The teenager resorted to extreme methods to lose weight, eventually resulting in her tragic death. The story of Xiaoling (pseudonym), 15 years old, from Tongguan in Guangdong Province, southeast China,…

  • China News3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone

    3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone

    A sudden death of a Chinese three year old girl at a nursery school has raised questions about the teacher’s supervision after CCTV footage showed the girl having two seizures while the teacher was focused on her phone. The girl’s family blames her neglect for the tragedy. Local media reports the father of the deceased child filed a complaint, stating…

  • World NewsMalaysian man’s short paternity leave ends in wife’s tragic death, leading to labour rights scrutiny

    Malaysian man’s short paternity leave ends in wife’s tragic death, leading to labour rights scrutiny

    A Malaysian man faced heartbreak when his employer granted only two days of paternity leave for the birth of his child, resulting in his return home to discover his wife dead, and his newborn desperately crying. Public outcry surrounds the employer’s decision, resulting in calls for labour rights scrutiny. This incident happened in Malaysia. According to reports, the man works…

  • Thailand NewsChinese groom’s dowry delivery goes viral, armouring his love with 48 million baht

    Chinese groom’s dowry delivery goes viral, armouring his love with 48 million baht

    A Chinese groom caused a stir on social media after using an armoured pickup truck and a team of bodyguards to transport a dowry worth more than 48 million baht (US$1.4 million) to his bride’s family. The Chinese dowry included cash, gold, luxury watches, diamonds, and jewellery. The elaborate dowry presentation took place on Tuesday, May 30, in Taizhou, Zhejiang…

  • World NewsIndian bride rejects groom at wedding after discovering his bald truth

    Indian bride rejects groom at wedding after discovering his bald truth

    A wedding in India was cancelled after the bride discovered the groom’s baldness during the ceremony, causing her to faint mid-event. Following her recovery, she demanded the wedding be called off, sparking disputes between both families. The incident occurred in India on February 23, 2023, as the groom and his family visited the bride’s home for the wedding ceremony. As…

  • Thailand NewsThai homeowner haunted by ghostly tokay gecko, forced to flee

    Thai homeowner haunted by ghostly tokay gecko, forced to flee

    A homeowner in Surin province has been driven to spend sleepless nights away from her own home due to the ghostly presence of a dead tokay gecko. Jitapha Pothisa, the distressed owner, claims to frequently hear the eerie calls of the phantom lizard but has never actually seen it. The unsettling experience has compelled the 32 year old mother of…

  • Thailand NewsRoadblock frustration: Chiang Mai woman’s year-long struggle to register and insure EV

    Roadblock frustration: Chiang Mai woman’s year-long struggle to register and insure EV

    A Chiang Mai woman revealed her distress after buying an electric vehicle (EV) only to find herself unable to register it with the transport authorities and get insurance for over a year. The woman claims that numerous others face the same issue. A Facebook user named “Sipim Manassawat,” a young woman living in Chiang Mai province shared her harrowing experience…

  • Thailand NewsJackpot triumph: Lucky winner pockets 36 million baht from digital lottery ‘E-Wallet’

    Jackpot triumph: Lucky winner pockets 36 million baht from digital lottery ‘E-Wallet’

    One lucky winner claimed the first prize of the digital lottery “E-Wallet” and scooped 36 million baht (US$1,000,000) from six tickets. Following the announcement of the government Lottery results today, June 1, the winning ticket numbers for the first prize were 125272, while the three-digit suffix prize numbers were 971 and 386. The two-digit suffix prize numbers were 09. According…

  • Thailand NewsGovernment confirms 4-month electricity discount for users below 300 units

    Government confirms 4-month electricity discount for users below 300 units

    The Thai government confirmed a four-month electricity discount from May to August this year. This relief measure aims to alleviate energy price hardship for users who consume no more than 300 units per month, with an additional 150 baht rebate per household in May for those using no more than 500 units. Anucha Burapachaisr, deputy presidential secretary on political affairs,…

  • Thailand NewsLottery expert Uncle Pong deciphers cultural image on ticket for June 1 draw

    Lottery expert Uncle Pong deciphers cultural image on ticket for June 1 draw

    Lottery enthusiasts eagerly follow “Uncle Pong” for his analysis of six-digit numbers derived from the Thai Government Lottery’s cover image for today’s June 1 draw, depicting Mahasarakham Province‘s cultural festival featuring rice-stuffed puppets. One popular trend for lottery aficionados is the interpretation of winning numbers based on the images found on the covers of Thai government lottery tickets. Recently, TikTok…

  • China NewsWoman tumbles down China’s longest escalator while posing for photos

    Woman tumbles down China’s longest escalator while posing for photos

    A woman tumbled from a 20-story escalator at the Crown Plaza in Chongqing, China. The shocking incident left her friends and fellow passengers in disbelief and raised concerns about safety measures in public spaces. The Crown Plaza escalator links two streets and a train station at a crossroads in Chongqing, Sichuan, China. At a height of almost 20 storeys, it…

  • Thailand NewsThai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared

    Thai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared

    A revered Thai monk and his supporters are hitting back after accusations of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct have been cleared. The monk, 73 year old Luang Por Wang of Wat Ban Kluey in Nakhon Ratchasima province, along with his nephew, 38 year old Thanawat Saeveekul, filed a complaint with the police after an investigation showed no evidence of misconduct. The…

  • World NewsOutrage in China: Mother defends son’s shocking attack on sleeping baby

    Outrage in China: Mother defends son’s shocking attack on sleeping baby

    A disturbing incident unfolded in Guangzhou, China, when a young boy intentionally kicked a sleeping baby, sparking widespread public outrage. Remarkably, the aggressor’s mother refused to apologise and instructed the shop owner to take legal action if she was so concerned. The boy intentionally kicked the sleeping 11 month old baby in a shop on Saturday, May 27, making the…