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 NewsBizarre wedding prank goes wrong as groom left in torn clothes

    Bizarre wedding prank goes wrong as groom left in torn clothes

    Most weddings in the West are generally sedate, uneventful affairs, with toasts to the bride and groom while there are others which push the boundaries of tradition like one ceremony in China which resulted in torn trousers for the groom and revealing underwear that shocked guests outraged by tradition. In rural parts of China, certain long-standing wedding traditions continue to…

  • Thailand NewsSecret boozer busted: Wife drags husband out of restaurant, beats him up

    Secret boozer busted: Wife drags husband out of restaurant, beats him up

    A husband’s secret boozing caused a heated argument with his wife, who dragged him out of the restaurant in a fit of rage causing embarrassment for all concerned. Despite calling her husband more than 30 times in her anger, none of her calls were answered. Officers from Klaeng Police Station responded to a report from the public on April 2,…

  • World NewsParrot squeals on cheating Vietnamese man’s affair with maid to wife

    Parrot squeals on cheating Vietnamese man’s affair with maid to wife

    A Vietnamese man’s adultery was exposed after his pet parrot revealed his secret affair with the maid to his wife. The woman in question explained that she and her husband owned a successful furniture business in a big city. Their prosperous venture allowed her husband enough free time to pursue his hobbies. Meanwhile, the wife sought a maid to help…

  • Thailand NewsNo justice for victim: Suspect in kidnapping, rape, and murder walked free on technicality

    No justice for victim: Suspect in kidnapping, rape, and murder walked free on technicality

    Doi Saket Police Station revealed they could not arrest a serial sex offender who later went on to kidnap, rape, and murder a woman because it was a public holiday and the court was closed. The case involving the murder of a 36 year old car showroom saleswoman known as “Aom” has gathered significant attention. Aom, who worked at a dealership…

  • World NewsInternet idol Alice Wong criticised for starring in her first adult video | Thaiger

    Internet idol Alice Wong criticised for starring in her first adult video

    Alice Wong, half-Hong Kong, half-Malaysian Internet idol, has gained significant popularity for her sexy image and numerous followers. She is well-known for consistently sharing her sultry updates through various social media platforms. In a recent development that caused her fans’ hearts to race, Wong announced that she had released her first adult video, after deciding to take the plunge into…

  • Thailand NewsYoung boy saves coins to buy gold ring for his mother

    Young boy saves coins to buy gold ring for his mother

    Despite his young age, a big-hearted primary school boy saves coins to buy a gold ring for his mother, diligently collecting enough to fill a small safe. A TikTok user with the account name zumo4422 recently posted an inspiring video of a young boy carrying coins he had saved to buy a gold ring for his mother. The collected coins…

  • Thailand NewsUnhappy ever after: Groom laughs as bride falls on wedding day

    Unhappy ever after: Groom laughs as bride falls on wedding day

    A wedding celebration took an unexpected turn when the bride suddenly stumbled and fell in front of the guests. Shockingly, the groom’s reaction was to stand and laugh without offering any assistance. A Vietnamese website, docbao, reported the incident that occurred at a couple’s wedding ceremony. As the bride, dressed in a beautiful gown, was walking up the stage, her…

  • Thailand NewsHidden treasure trove: Spanish man finds 2 million baht in walls of dilapidated house

    Hidden treasure trove: Spanish man finds 2 million baht in walls of dilapidated house

    A Spanish man named Toño Piñeiro experienced a rollercoaster of emotions when he discovered £47,500 (about 2 million baht) hidden in the walls of a dilapidated house he had recently purchased. The house, located in the northwestern part of Spain, had been abandoned for over 40 years, and Piñeiro hoped to renovate it into a comfortable retirement home. While demolishing…

  • World NewsElderly Indonesian man reveals secret stash of money hidden under bed for years

    Elderly Indonesian man reveals secret stash of money hidden under bed for years

    An elderly Indonesian man revealed the secret of his hidden fortune beneath a mattress, that accumulated over several years, astonishing his relatives and neighbours. Over 20 people worked together to count the notes, resulting in a total amount of more than 100 million rupiah. As reported by Indonesian media, the 74 year old man had kept his private savings under…

  • Thailand NewsHot lottery numbers for tomorrow’s May 2 draw

    Hot lottery numbers for tomorrow’s May 2 draw

    As the government lottery draw tomorrow is fast approaching, many people are looking forward to learning which numbers are predicted to bring good luck this time. Individuals eager to take a chance at winning the big jackpot have been combing through past statistics to make educated guesses about the upcoming draw. Here is a summary of the popular numbers and…

  • Thailand NewsHeroic railway station officer saves deaf elderly woman from oncoming train in Surat Thani

    Heroic railway station officer saves deaf elderly woman from oncoming train in Surat Thani

    A heroic railway station officer in Surat Thani province saved the life of a hearing-impaired elderly woman as she tries to cross the tracks in the path of an oncoming train. The heroic act has garnered attention and praise from the public for the railway station officer’s quick thinking and dedication to his duties. In a recent social media post,…

  • Thailand NewsThai doctor found dead in a mysterious incident at her home in Phitsanulok

    Thai doctor found dead in a mysterious incident at her home in Phitsanulok

    A 60 year old Thai doctor was discovered dead in her home located in Ban Pa, Mueang Phitsanulok district yesterday at about 1pm. Police Lieutenant Colonel Somsak Konthiam, deputy chief of Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, received the report and proceeded to investigate the scene along with a team of police investigators, hospital medical staff, and rescue volunteers. The house where…

  • Thailand NewsMystery surrounds abduction of 35 year old car salesperson in Chiang Mai

    Mystery surrounds abduction of 35 year old car salesperson in Chiang Mai

    The case of Aom (not her real name), a 35 year old car salesperson working for a well-known automotive showroom near Kad Sam Yek in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, sparked concern when she disappeared, feared abducted, after meeting a 41 year old male customer at a coffee shop near her workplace on Saturday, April 29. The family reported her…

  • Thailand NewsBuddhist abbot’s secret affair with married woman results in disrobing

    Buddhist abbot’s secret affair with married woman results in disrobing

    A Buddhist abbot found himself embroiled in controversy after allegedly having a secret year-long affair with a local woman. The family of the woman visited the temple to confront the abbot, leading to the revelation of evidence that subsequently pressured him to disrobe. Yesterday, April 30, a group of family members arrived at a temple located in Chumphon province, due to…