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.
  • China NewsUnveiling 2023’s happiest cities in China: Chenzhou and Hangzhou take the lead

    Unveiling 2023’s happiest cities in China: Chenzhou and Hangzhou take the lead

    The annual 2023 China’s Happiest Cities conference was held in Chenzhou, the capital of Hunan province, revealing China‘s happiest cities of the year yesterday (November 24). The top 10 happiest cities, including Chenzhou, a UNESCO creative city for gastronomy, and Hangzhou, once praised as a paradise city by Italian traveller Marco Polo, were disclosed. In addition to Chenzhou and Hangzhou,…

  • Thailand NewsMalaysian woman seeks second wife for high-demand husband for 20,000 baht

    Malaysian woman seeks second wife for high-demand husband for 20,000 baht

    A 28 year old Malaysian woman caused quite a stir when she anonymously announced her intentions to find a second wife for her husband. She cited her husband’s high sexual needs due to work stress as the reason for this unconventional arrangement. The woman’s engineer husband, who earns a salary of 18,000 Malaysian Ringgit (136,000 baht), is struggling with high…

  • China NewsChinese father shows confidence in son’s future despite poor grades

    Chinese father shows confidence in son’s future despite poor grades

    Even with a son who has the worst grades in his class, a Chinese father stood firm in a parent meeting, voicing his belief in a bright future for his child. The meeting took place at a primary school in Chingtao, Shantung province, China, where the father of the worst student in the class received commendations from other parents for…

  • World NewsDiary decoded: Anne Frank’s secrets unveiled, hidden jokes, sex and unexpected lessons revealed with digital discovery

    Diary decoded: Anne Frank’s secrets unveiled, hidden jokes, sex and unexpected lessons revealed with digital discovery

    Hidden jokes and sex education have been revealed from the previously undisclosed content of Anne Frank’s diary, thanks to digital technology. The mysterious brown-paper-covered pages of the diary offered a unique perspective of a 13 year old Jewish girl during World War II. Researchers from the Anne Frank Museum, War, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies Institute of the Netherlands, and Huygens…

  • Crime NewsTeenage love rivalry ends in brutal murder in southern Thailand

    Teenage love rivalry ends in brutal murder in southern Thailand

    The brutal murder of a 16 year old boy has been traced back to a love rivalry over a 14 year old girl. The victim was reportedly beaten by a gang of youths around his age in a shocking incident that took place in the Thung Song district of Nakhon Si Thammarat. On November 19, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jittinan Suwanchatree…

  • Thailand NewsWat Suan Kaew’s head monk offers ‘face down’ charms for 10 baht

    Wat Suan Kaew’s head monk offers ‘face down’ charms for 10 baht

    The head monk of Wat Suan Kaew, Bang Len subdistrict, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi, is distributing face down charms to remind Buddhists to use morality, concentration, and wisdom in their battle against greed, anger, and delusion. The charms are available to the public participating in merit-making at the temple or for a donation of 10 baht each to share with…

  • World NewsEnglish antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    English antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    An English antique collector discovered a treasure trove after purchasing a deceased friend’s furniture for 7,000 pounds (309,000 baht). Initially, the antique collector, Alex Archbold, only wished to acquire the piano used by the late Bette Joan Rac, better known as Madame Rac, for her music lessons. However, upon entering the house, he stumbled upon a jackpot: a house filled…

  • China NewsSchoolboy in China chooses forest nap over long bus wait igniting nationwide reflection

    Schoolboy in China chooses forest nap over long bus wait igniting nationwide reflection

    An eight year old schoolboy disappeared whilst waiting for his school bus sparking a frantic search for several hours. Eventually, he was found sleeping in a nearby forest. Upon waking, he explained that he had decided to sleep there because of the long wait for the school bus. The incident happened in the city of Xi’an, China, and drew significant attention from…

  • Road deathsElderly man dies in car crash en route to funeral in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    Elderly man dies in car crash en route to funeral in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    A 72 year old man lost his life in a fatal car crash while on his way to help organise a funeral. His vehicle crashed into an electricity pole in the middle of a road. The car crash accident occurred on Highway 309, near the Plan Poon u-turn in Phutthao subdistrict, Bang Pahan district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.…

  • Thailand NewsUnexpected love sprouts in the cabbage aisle: A market trip blossoms into a captivating romance

    Unexpected love sprouts in the cabbage aisle: A market trip blossoms into a captivating romance

    A captivating incident surfaced on social media when a woman revealed her market visit to buy cabbages, which turned into an unexpected romance. Unable to find cabbages of her preference, the woman’s attention was drawn to an attractive young man emerging from a nearby vegetable store, presumed to be the shop owner’s son. The woman intrigued and excited, approached the…

  • Thailand NewsChina: Unsuspecting woman mistakes 1.5 million baht luxury phone for cheap handset

    China: Unsuspecting woman mistakes 1.5 million baht luxury phone for cheap handset

    A woman stumbled upon a luxury phone in Jiangsu province, China, initially assuming it to be a cheap handset for the elderly due to its simplistic design. However, the mobile phone belonged to a businessman and was a luxurious Rolls-Royce of the mobile industry, valued at over 300,000 yuan (1.5 million baht). According to CTWANT, the woman picked up the…

  • Thailand NewsBeauty sizzles: Chon Buri meatball vendor turns heads as her tasty treats go viral

    Beauty sizzles: Chon Buri meatball vendor turns heads as her tasty treats go viral

    A fried meatball vendor in Chon Buri has unexpectedly gone viral due to her beauty. She revealed that she has been selling these meatballs for nearly three years now. The incident came to light when a Facebook fan page, Chon Buri News Today, posted photos of a beautiful woman selling fried meatballs in front of a public park. Once posted,…

  • World NewsScottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    Scottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor

    A 22 year old mother in Scotland had a chilling encounter when she spotted an intruder crawling out from under her bed via her Baby Monitor app on her mobile phone while she and her one year old son were away visiting a friend. Swiftly, she contacted the police. The monitoring system, installed to keep an eye on her toddler, had…

  • World NewsProduction manager wins over 100,000 million baht in Taiwan Power Lottery

    Production manager wins over 100,000 million baht in Taiwan Power Lottery

    A 50 year old man from Kaohsiung district hit the jackpot of the 27th round of the Taiwan Power Lottery, taking home a whopping 911 million Taiwanese dollars (100,510 million baht). The lottery win prize was won through an online purchase with a meagre 700 Taiwanese dollars (774 baht). Liaw, a lottery shop owner for ten years, recounted an incident…

  • China NewsBlind date rejection sparks debate as Chinese man turns down woman due to her haircut

    Blind date rejection sparks debate as Chinese man turns down woman due to her haircut

    A blind date in China ended abruptly as the man turned down the woman, despite her beauty, due to disliking her haircut. First impressions, especially in romantic pursuits, often hinge on physical appearance, leading some to make snap judgements based on looks alone. The blind date incident sparked online debate in the Chinese social media sphere when a beautiful woman…

  • China NewsWedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate

    Wedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate

    A bride was delighted to receive a large red envelope wedding gift from her ex-boyfriend, the content of which totalled 233 yuan. Despite the sum not being substantial, it displayed sincerity, causing some online commenters to be alarmed, suggesting the amount harbours an ominous meaning. The narrative of inviting former lovers to weddings occasionally provides comedic tales, largely due to…

  • Thailand NewsRayong resident scoops 6 million baht jackpot in Thai government lottery

    Rayong resident scoops 6 million baht jackpot in Thai government lottery

    A resident from Khao Chamao district in Rayong province hit the jackpot, winning the first prize in the Thai government lottery. The 50 year old Rayong resident, Chai Chet, claimed his fortune of 6 million baht after dreaming of his late grandfather. The Thai government lottery’s results were announced yesterday, with the winning number for the first prize being 557990.…

  • China NewsUnexpected love story: Woman finds true connection on the streets

    Unexpected love story: Woman finds true connection on the streets

    A 28 year old woman was evicted from her home by her mother for refusing to attend a matchmaking event, leading her to sleep on the street. In this unexpected love story, she met an audacious young man who proposed to be her boyfriend. The woman was discovered sleeping on the pavement instead of her comfortable bedroom at home. She…

  • World NewsTango of revenge: Argentine man mastermind’s samba trip to Brazil, funded by unfaithful girlfriend

    Tango of revenge: Argentine man mastermind’s samba trip to Brazil, funded by unfaithful girlfriend

    An Argentine man devised a cunning plan to exact revenge on his unfaithful girlfriend by taking her on a luxurious trip to Brazil, all funded by her. The video of the incident, shared on TikTok, has drawn attention from millions of viewers, garnering over two million views. Charlie captured himself and his girlfriend walking along the beach in the video…

  • Thailand NewsNortheast Thailand: Villagers flock to Ya Kok shrine for lottery luck

    Northeast Thailand: Villagers flock to Ya Kok shrine for lottery luck

    Residents of the village of Mab Krad, Khok Krachai, Khon Buri, and Nakhon Ratchasima, are gathering at the Ya Kok shrine to seek good fortune for the upcoming lottery draw. This follows the appearance of the second-prize lottery number. Residents offer worship items including savoury and sweet food like pork heads, boiled chicken, and beverages. They lay their purchased lottery…

  • China NewsChinese bride shocked by real amount in gift card from mother-in-law

    Chinese bride shocked by real amount in gift card from mother-in-law

    A Chinese woman, who works for an Internet company, shared an unusual mother-in-law and daughter-in-law experience. After marrying her husband last year, the 28 year old Lin received a bank card as a gift from her mother-in-law but was shocked when she discovered the real amount of money in it. Lin revealed that her husband’s parents are government officials with…

  • China NewsChinese company uses doll as overnight security officer

    Chinese company uses doll as overnight security officer

    A security breach occurred at a company in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, where an unusual tactic was used to resolve a staff shortage at a Chinese company. The company placed a doll, dressed as a security officer, in the CCTV room for overnight monitoring. This risky strategy was heavily criticized for its potential security implications. The incident was revealed when…

  • Thailand NewsJob interview attire: Woman’s revealing dress sparks controversy

    Job interview attire: Woman’s revealing dress sparks controversy

    A young woman from Guangzhou, China caused concern for her job interviewers by her choice of attire, a revealing black dress. In an increasingly competitive job market, potential candidates are going to great lengths to distinguish themselves. Beyond skills and abilities, physical appearance and personal image have become critical elements in securing employment or even a life partner. A young…

  • Thailand NewsCentral Thailand: Prasat Bun Sathan Foundation honours preserved Golden Babies

    Central Thailand: Prasat Bun Sathan Foundation honours preserved Golden Babies

    A ceremony was held today to honour eight Golden Babies and three adult bodies, all remarkably preserved, at the Phitsanulok‘s Prasat Bun Sathan Foundation. This was part of their third ceremony for collecting and cremating unidentified bodies. The bodies were exhumed from 453 graves at the Khao Fah Cemetery. The ceremony attracted many individuals who sought blessings, believed to be…

  • China NewsMan attempts to return wife for leaving child home alone, mother-in-law refuses

    Man attempts to return wife for leaving child home alone, mother-in-law refuses

    A man returned his wife to her mother’s home after she repeatedly left their young daughter alone to sneak out and play cards. However, the mother-in-law refused to accept her back, stating that no returns were allowed. The man had given his wife a dowry of 380,000 yuan (1.86 million baht) when they married. Initially, their married life was joyful…

  • Thailand NewsIndian man dies filming snake challenge

    Indian man dies filming snake challenge

    A 22 year old Indian man died in a state of intoxication while filming himself playing with a snake. The video, which is four minutes and 38 seconds long, shows 22 year old Rohit Jaiswal impersonating Shiva, the god of destruction, wrapping a snake around the hand and neck of the young Indian man from the state of Uttar Pradesh. The…

  • World NewsUnexpected connection: Late mother’s number replies

    Unexpected connection: Late mother’s number replies

    A surprising incident caught the attention of the online world when Minnie, a young woman from Singapore, received an unexpected reply from the mobile number of her mother who passed away four years ago. Minnie continued to send text messages to her mother’s phone number intermittently, using this method to alleviate her sorrow and feel as though she was still…

  • World NewsNightly jogs expose wife’s affair prompting immediate divorce

    Nightly jogs expose wife’s affair prompting immediate divorce

    A man working away from home discovered his wife’s nightly jogs were not as innocent as she claimed. This revelation followed an anonymous phone call hinting at the truth, leading to an immediate divorce. Three years prior, Zhang, a man in his late twenties, married his 27 year old wife, Yan. Not long after their marriage, he had to travel…

  • Thailand NewsThai merchant in warrior outfit draws crowds for lottery luck at local temple

    Thai merchant in warrior outfit draws crowds for lottery luck at local temple

    A merchant has donned a warrior outfit in a bid to promote some good luck ahead of tomorrow’s national lottery draw. At Wat Salalee, Bang Phai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province, residents yesterday flocked to the local temple to pray for fortune, seek career advice, and crack an egg for lucky numbers. The lottery good luck faithful have returned multiple…

  • Thailand NewsTCAS round 3 fees waived by Thai government for higher education boost

    TCAS round 3 fees waived by Thai government for higher education boost

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the TCAS Round 3 testing fees will be waived to alleviate the financial burden on students and parents. This initiative provides an opportunity for all Thai students to pursue higher education. During a policy presentation and inspection at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI),…